It’s convenient having a parent that works in the trades. My Mom has been an electrician for the last 35 years. Before that he was a commercial lighting salesman and a part time carpenter. Even though there was a lot of currency in building unit sales, he number one working with his hands everyday. As long as he’s happier, there’s no reason to compromise peace of mind for more currency in the bank. Realistically, our Mom has done well for himself as a professional electrician. He started with residential projects, helping his team finish houses for developers that hired his union and its employees as subbusinesss. As his skills improved, his responsibilities grew and he was suddenly working on large commercial projects. When private development took a crucial hit following the 2008 financial crisis, he made a decisive option to get trained in fiber optic replacement. Everything from computer networks to security systems are created using fiber optic cables. Since he’s such a proficient electrician, I turn to him for help around our condo quite a bit. When I wanted to install ductless mini splits throughout our condo recently, I assumed I would need an HVAC team to do it. I bought some of the unit separate from further research because it displayed how anyone could install one separate from professional help. What they don’t tell you is that the ductless mini break air conditioners need to be hardwired to your home’s electrical network. If you can’t safely work on an electrical box or add dedicated circuit breakers for the ACs, you need help from an electrician love our Mom. Thankfully, he was ecstatic to help me get all of the mini splits hooked up and safely installed.