No, Stop That. Do it This Way.
Sidewalk supervisors have all their answers, even if they do not know anything about what you are trying to do. They will watch your every move and make suggestions until you would like to scream. They will watch five men working in a manhole and yell down Do it this way or that way and you will get it done quicker. The truth is, if they left you alone, you would get it done faster and without the stress of them yelling out ideas constantly. No one is a jack of all trades, so keep your unqualified comments to yourself and make everyone’s life easier and more efficient. If you cannot work and help, do not offer suggestions on how to do the work.
Journeymen
I have seen some journey men tell a master electrician that their old school method of electrical work is wrong. They want to cut corners and get the job done quicker. I do not hire anyone with that attitude. I have had the same electrician for years. All of their workers are trained, and they get it done right the first time. They are dependable.
The Backseat Driver
They will say you should have stepped on it and made it through that stop sign before the light turned red. Also, if you had turned sooner, you could have gotten there sooner. Backseat drivers can cause accidents by distracting you from your driving. If a backseat driver starts telling you how to drive, ask them to take over and see what happens. I almost guarantee they will say you should keep driving because they actually enjoy bossing you.
I Saw One Woman Telling Her Husband How To Edge Their Sidewalk
. Her poor husband was following her every order. I bet the poor man edged that sidewalk three times before it met her satisfaction. I would have gone into the house right away and let her do it herself. One time, a woman was telling her husband how to sweep off the sidewalk. I would have said, since you know all of the ins and outs about it, you do it then. I have seen men boss their wives, also telling them that guests are coming over and they will have to cook a meal for them. The woman should be asked beforehand, as she may be too tired to prepare a big meal without any warning. Do not boss your husband or wife around, as it is neither kind nor dignified.
Sidewalk Supervisors Be Still
A sidewalk supervisor is not intelligent and wants to portray themselves as a jack of all trades, even though they have not participated in any trade they claim to be informed about. People will get the job done without your quirky, silly little ideas. People will think more of you if you make suggestions based on your knowledge, rather than just wanting to be heard and considering yourself the solution to everyone’s problems. Silence can speak volumes, and loose lips that cannot stay shut can sink ships.
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