Joys of apprenticeship.

Quite a few things, really...

We took a test on series-parallel circuits in school. For some bizarre reason, we scored a 92%, even though the two previous exams we scored rather low. More studying would behoove us, perhaps. For me, I can understand the mathematical applications for direct-current theory, however I seem to have a difficult time knowing exactly which formulas to use, and when. I know it will only become more difficult next year; right now, we only have wattage, voltage, amperage and resistance with which to work. Next year, inductance, frequency, reactance, and a plethora of other variables will be added. We have never been very eager to study, and that is a shame, as it is becoming more and more necessary.

And yet, when will we have the time? As of now, we are working unbelievable hours. Aside from that, we have our mandatory classes; wireman classes, of course, but then the required extra-curricular classes as well: welding, hoisting and rigging, H.E.E.A.T., fire alarm...just to name a few. Sometimes I believe the apprenticeship is designed much like military basic training. The apprentice is meant to be broken, and built back up to a competent, qualified journeyman. And as it stands, we have four more years of this.

I do believe it is well-worth it, however...we need only to make the best of it.