Meet The Stressed Out Electrician... Who's Earning £150,000

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The electrician who’s earning a whopping £150,000 a year - but says it’s stressing him out
… a court fines the electrical bunglers who left a TV presenter’s home crackling with sparks…
…and the knife-wielding tool thieves who will stop at nothing to get into your van…
Welcome to Electrical News Weekly 30th May
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00:00 Welcome to eFIXX Electrical News Weekly
00:34 Workload of £150,000 a year spark puts a strain on his mental health
01:50 TV Presenters home left crackling with sparks
03:30 Tool thieves are at large again
03:55 Electrician confronted by van thieves with knives
05:00 This week we launch our new CPD platform
05:50 Marshall Tufflex giving away Grand Prix tickets at CEF Live
06:43 Keep an eye out for the Lewden Roadshow
07:05 Thanks to our premium partners
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@montystelevision3238 Жыл бұрын

I'm so stressed because I am doing too much work earning £150,000 a year. OK So turn work away and earn less. The reason I am a self employed spark is I get to choose the work I do and the hours I put in. For a moment I thought it was all about Artisan Jordan's pay from his company.

@efixx Жыл бұрын

Yeah, sometimes you need to re-evaluate a bit don't you? 👍

@glynjones8187 Жыл бұрын

Problem with our trade is that all the younger generation coming in are either not getting a proper apprenticeship or are only trying to get into it because they want big money but don't want to put the work in. I'm finding more and more that do not have the required basic skills from school to carry on in the trade, the schools need to stop saying that if you're not good at Maths and English a trade is the way to go, rant over.

@efixx Жыл бұрын

Rant pretty much agreed with to be fair Glyn. I think lots of young people are happy to work but just haven't developed the skills really. 🤔

@AS19283 Жыл бұрын

Danny’s work making it appealing is top notch but also leads to loads of people starting with the wrong attitude and means they quit when they get paid to train (poor them) or they get paid £35k staff wage once they have experience. Should clearly be stated it’s company pay (and still fair play to Danny) but not accurate. Ain’t Pimlico sparks for most of us

@glynjones8187 Жыл бұрын

@@efixx I agree that the skills need to be developed but the basic skills are not there from school. The problem is a kid at 16 who hates Maths and English because they haven't been shown practical application of it in school comes into FE hating it and reject the thought that it's useful. There is only so much you can do in a limited time frame as a lecturer to convince the person it's a needed life skill. Honestly it's a battle most of the time and it's a shame as the ones who fight the hardest against it need it the most.

@glynjones8187 Жыл бұрын

@@AS19283 you start off on a bad wage and work up its always been the way but unfortunately some people expect top money with no skills. It's called the Dunning kruger effect.

@samjburns07 Жыл бұрын

I really hope that I don't do that, starting my apprenticeship in July 😳

@jameshorspool5054 Жыл бұрын

Excellent content, keep up the great work Joe!!

@Dog-whisperer7494 Жыл бұрын

Great news weekly as always Joe 👍

@efixx Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sean! 😃

@tincanpete Жыл бұрын

Flapjack and ta-da :) Great episode as always, thanks!

@efixx Жыл бұрын

Good guesses and thanks very much, you're welcome. 😊

@JAxford Жыл бұрын

Flapjack and Shoal. There is a lot of great innovative products and ideas coming out of the UK. Thanks to the eFIXX team for spreading the word to the colonies and the world.

@efixx Жыл бұрын

Our absolute pleasure! 😊

@A.Y.A Жыл бұрын

The words fo this week are crackling And mackerel. And as always thank you.

@efixx Жыл бұрын

Good guesses and you are very welcome! 😊

@deang5622 Жыл бұрын

They word selection thing, it sounds very fishy to me.

@smiffysmiffy123 Жыл бұрын

I'd say that's £150k turnover, be surprised if that's take home pay.

@efixx Жыл бұрын

I think that's a fair shout. 👍

@tobysherring1369 Жыл бұрын

Maybe, but the point about mental health stands.

@coolmonkey619 Жыл бұрын

@@efixx take home 60k?

@DTech101 Жыл бұрын

That van friendly conduit team must have a Glass booth…. So they can see you coming!

@efixx Жыл бұрын

Pretty nifty for those with smaller vans no?

@adamseddon1555 Жыл бұрын

@@efixx more cost effective to have a tube thing on the roof id say?

@pgecontracting4969 9 ай бұрын

ta-Da and mackerel I think are the two words you nicely popped into this session.

@ElectricalReview Жыл бұрын

I just love this electrician work I do🎉🎉🎉❤

@efixx Жыл бұрын

Us too. 💪

@bongyb9407 Жыл бұрын

flapjack and shoal , nice work again joe 👍

@efixx Жыл бұрын

Great guesses and thanks very much for the kind words, had a cold recording thsi one so glad it came across well! 😊

@goober-ll1wx Жыл бұрын

Well guess what, running your own business you can say no to jobs, you cant take on all the work out of greed then moan about it after the fact.

@efixx Жыл бұрын

Always difficult to turn down work as a self-employed bloke, never know when it might dry up, that adds to the stress. 🤷

@raychambers3646 Жыл бұрын

Maths and English essential learning skills ,before you even start your college education , I've actually met sparks that all know is twin +e ,conduit ,tray and trunking like mystic art .

@efixx Жыл бұрын

True, true.

@barbakot1 11 ай бұрын

Moldovians are on the Effix news🎉🎉😊

@postiemania 14 күн бұрын

£2000 would not replace the tools in my tool bag. Insurance is very hard to get for tradespersons tools.

@TheManLab7 Жыл бұрын

You don't have to pay a racketeering sceem (NIC EIC) to do any electrical work. Just as long as your a COMPETENT sparks (with a few years under your belt), then that's all that matters.

@adamseddon1555 Жыл бұрын

correct me if I'm wrong but to do "notifiable work" in dwellings (cu change, install a new circuit, work in zones of bathroom) you must inform BC. by far the cheapest way to do this is by being part of a CPS such as niceic? you can pay BC directly every time to inform them of notifiable work of course but my local BC said its £270 and they have to send one of their "electrical contractors" round to check it (i assume "their electrical contractors" is just someone whos part of NIEIC, napit ETC. who will sign it off and inform BC through them...)

@uplightuk8924 11 ай бұрын

@@adamseddon1555 Correct. If you are running a company then it is vital you are CPS registered. You won’t be landing any big contracts if you’re not registered with a CPS. Now if you are just a one man band electrician then it really isn’t necessary.

@Dog-whisperer7494 Жыл бұрын

What is the link for the new training platform. Please Joe

@efixx Жыл бұрын

It's in the description but here you go: training.efixx.co.uk/course/an-introduction-to-lighting-design-in-association-with-robus-lighting?previouspage=home&isenrolled=no#/home

@bluebellelectrical Жыл бұрын

Flapjack and mackrel? Hope that's not Joe's Supper?!!

@efixx Жыл бұрын

I've had worse to be fair.... 🤔😂

@troyboy4345 Жыл бұрын

The words this week are .... Police and 15 minutes ..... Joke !

@efixx Жыл бұрын

Guesses or social commentary? 🤔😂

@orielzob2821 Жыл бұрын

Electrical 'Bangerlers' and Flapjack

@Marcelipol Жыл бұрын

Flapjack and mackerel

@efixx Жыл бұрын

Great guesses, listen to next week's episode to see if you got them right! 😃

@gino2465 Жыл бұрын

Why does some smart person do some app that every one can join and give serial numbers of every item as every item has one. Then this data base could be used with eBay as I am sure they would want to be on board as sellers must give a serial number before listing. Do you see where I am going

@nickbea3443 Жыл бұрын

Earning £150k but doing too much work? Put your rate up, lose work, have more time for yourself but get the same income. Simple really as there's such a demand ATM

@efixx Жыл бұрын

Might be time for a re-evaluation. 🤔

@deang5622 Жыл бұрын

I doubt it would work like that. You can't charge more for the exact same job, that's just ripping people off. People want something extra for the increased price. What you do is just turn jobs down. That's how you reduce the stress. And if your partner gets stroppy over the reduced income, then get rid of her.😂

@Thegardener87 Жыл бұрын

Mackerel, Flapjack

@efixx Жыл бұрын

Great guesses Robert, tune in next week to see if you got it right! 😃

@TedCornish Жыл бұрын

Flapjack and mackerel 👍👍

@efixx Жыл бұрын

Nice guesses there Ted, tune in next week to see if you're right! 😊

@TedCornish Жыл бұрын

@@efixx thanks mate I’ve been watching for ages so I’m their 👍👍

@gadgetman36 Жыл бұрын

Shoal and Mackerel

@efixx Жыл бұрын

Good guesses. 👍

@eded6163 Жыл бұрын

2:44 You made it sound like NICEIC qualified are the top electricians.

@deang5622 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, total nonsense. NICEIC just charge a lot more on their fees

@karlmoorbey9145 11 ай бұрын

Sorry to be a pedant, but I thought the NICEIC was a registration scheme (pay to join) and not a qualification.

@deang5622 11 ай бұрын

@@karlmoorbey9145 You are correct. It is not a qualification scheme, it is a registration scheme.

@rogerbrookfield9232 Жыл бұрын

Flapjack and warm glow

@markobrien7802 Жыл бұрын

Mackerel and flapjack

@efixx Жыл бұрын

Good guesses Mark, make sure you tune in next week to see if you got it! 😃

@Harrybrooks88 Жыл бұрын

Flapjack and Mackerel

@efixx Жыл бұрын

Or as I call it... Lunch! 😃

@aredditor4272 Жыл бұрын

In the US, one can earn that plus more working for utilities and government jobs. Days off where you don't have the pressure self employed folks have, paid holidays, very good health coverage, very good retirement.

@efixx Жыл бұрын

Sounds good, are they recruiting? 😃

@aredditor4272 Жыл бұрын

@@efixx Yes. I'm in Los Angeles, someone would have to PM me for me to tell them what the best path is. I think many jurisdictions are looking for youngish guys with at least a construction background, a certified course(easier than you'd think), and registration with IBEW. Another plus would be a certification to drive heavy vehicles In California that would be a class B or A drivers license. Actual experience as an electrician isn't necessarily required. For example; if you were doing concrete or roofing for more than a year, you've at least shown you're OK with heavy physical labor.

@AS19283 Жыл бұрын

Worked in the Northwest and got 8 paid holidays 😂 $40+/hr true but healthcare expensive even with company paying the primary costs and hell to pay if you use a tier 2 or 3 provider 🤢🤬💩😂

@AS19283 Жыл бұрын

@@efixx most US states are the same as here with our varying a fair bit. UK apprenticeships (proper ones) are recognised pending local regs exam and sometimes test. Huge regs book and a longer exam often but not always the case. Florida just buy some insurance and get cracking 😂

@aredditor4272 Жыл бұрын

@@AS19283some of my family works for government bureaus. Best benefits.

@PHealey1981 Жыл бұрын

Flapjack, Mackerel

@efixx Жыл бұрын

Good guesses Paul, tune in next week to see if you're right! 😃

@PHealey1981 Жыл бұрын

@@efixx have a good day guys!

@Dog-whisperer7494 Жыл бұрын

Flapjack and t-da

@Total-Solutions Жыл бұрын

Correct spelling, Flapjack - Mackerel

@efixx Жыл бұрын

Well done sir but no extra points for correct spelling... not in this game! 😁

@timewart1279 Жыл бұрын

Flapjack mackerel

@kangtheconqueror Жыл бұрын

Flapjack & mackerel.

@PhukYougoogle-vx2qm Жыл бұрын

£150k ? Not a very busy electrician then, the guys on the same site as me are earning £250k-£300k

@efixx Жыл бұрын

What?! Got any jobs going?

@PhukYougoogle-vx2qm Жыл бұрын

Got a new site starting first week in July in London , should be in need of a few sparks there

@TryDiy Жыл бұрын

Workloads are 100% too much, do half as much and earn £75k instead, job done!

@BennySuttonMusic Жыл бұрын

and now he's got to pay tax on it!

@efixx Жыл бұрын

Yup, hospitals don't run themselves! 😃

@BennySuttonMusic Жыл бұрын

@@efixx if only it went to the NHS - not to Boris and his cronies slush funds!

@mark_just_mark Жыл бұрын

Crackling and Flapjack

@efixx Жыл бұрын

Good guesses Mark. 😃

@TheMartyMarf Жыл бұрын

School and bask surely 😂

@khalidakhtar8341 Жыл бұрын

Work in the new builds and lads regularly hit close to £80000 would say 100k is abit of a stretch witho in running your own company

@efixx Жыл бұрын

Incredible really, is that six days a week?

@rival_son 11 ай бұрын

Maybe they could earn a little less and do a decent job? So much awful work in new builds these days.

@johnchristmas7522 11 ай бұрын

We used to call them wet string jobs!

@andrewwatson3576 Жыл бұрын

flap jack??

@efixx Жыл бұрын

Yes please! Oh wait was that a challenge word guess? 🤔😂

@brhbrh5572 Жыл бұрын

Flapjack & ta-da?

@efixx Жыл бұрын

Like a much worse Netflix and chill.

@Ste2023 Жыл бұрын

Humble Brag me thinks

@efixx Жыл бұрын

😂 Maybe...

@rogerbrookfield9232 Жыл бұрын

Flapjack and Bask

@labelectrical Жыл бұрын

Crackling and flapjack

@efixx Жыл бұрын

Good guesses, make sure you listen in next week to see if you're right! 😃

@rogerbrookfield9232 Жыл бұрын

Flapjack and TaDa

@lewismajor756 4 ай бұрын

Flapjack ..Mackeral bit fishy lol

@britishbluetess 11 ай бұрын

Bumsex and mackeral

@stevejacklin8462 Жыл бұрын

flapjack bungling

@efixx Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a description of my time on the Great British Bake Off!

@asamitchell7948 Жыл бұрын

Ta da and mackeral

@efixx Жыл бұрын

Great guesses! Tune in next week to see if you got it. 👍

@barrybritcher Жыл бұрын

cant be artisan, it would be 300k

@Dog-whisperer7494 Жыл бұрын

Flapjack and bask

@efixx Жыл бұрын

Good guesses Sean. 👍

@PHealey1981 Жыл бұрын

I’ve a grim prediction. Someone will get hurt or worse with this tool theft situation. Anyone fancy marching down to Downing Street? It really does need the government to take this issue more seriously.

@TheManLab7 Жыл бұрын

The police are DUCKING useless when it comes to tool theft. Everyone needs to be able to look after themselves and their property e.g. pistol's or shotgun's.

@richardwallace3477 Жыл бұрын

Empty the van after a days work and leave it open: helps keep your muscles strong. Immobilise it of course.

@deang5622 Жыл бұрын

The courts would never in a million years let you get away with killing someone for trying to or successfully stealing your tools. The principle of a proportionate response always applies.

@TheManLab7 Жыл бұрын

@@deang5622 who said killing? All you need to do is make sure that they've never come back again.

@deang5622 Жыл бұрын

@@TheManLab7You said Pistols or shotguns. They are weapons designed to kill. If you fire one of those then you are expecting to kill the other person. And that is what you intended even if you did not say it. Don't try to claim otherwise. Just threatening someone with a firearm is going to land you in prison. So let's just stop this immature bravado chat, shall we?

@adrianmorning.1555 11 ай бұрын

Poor stressed out soul 150k - well just take on half the work and you'd still be twice the average salary and stress free! Re that second story using a so called family member being killed in Ukraine as an excuse for crap work - disgusting!

@OghamTheBold Жыл бұрын

_"TV Presenter's home"_ - was it *Holly Willoughby* ? P risons are full and UC (Upped C rime) Good news though _P rince A ndrew_ #retired at 36 on £250,000