Hot take: Explaining job timelines to bosses keeps everyone sane

Had a project manager last week who thought we could rewire a whole basement in one day. I pulled out my phone and walked him through the steps, like pulling permits and testing circuits. He had no idea it took that long. We ended up adding two more days to the plan. Now the client is happy and we didn't rush. Always break down the work for non-electricians in charge. It stops crazy deadlines before they start.

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jesse_barnes3720h ago

Unbelievable! One day for a full basement rewire? Even just pulling all that wire through the walls and stapling it properly takes way more time than that, forget about the panel work.

thomaswebb20h ago

Yeah, "one day for a full basement rewire" sounds sketchy. I've seen crews do it, but they usually have a team of three and they cut every corner (like not stapling properly). Honestly, if it's just one person, it's gonna take at least a week to do it right.