WARNING about HVAC trade schools

[supertek65]

J88

your education is priceless and nobody can take it away from you!

you may have to work for some crooks like most of us had to because sometimes those are the only jobs!

when you are appyling look for crooked words like:
billable hours
commission
flat rate
piece work
sales technician
bonuses
incentives

contractors 2000
contractors success group
diamond anything!
just about any contractor in california!


contractors that push warranties and rip off service agreements gold silver platinum etcc!
service agreements are good and necessary!
they should be tangible and beneficial to the customer and affordable!
they do not need a $400 warranty on a $500 water heater!
we fix air conditioners!
look for a company that wants trained, qualified technicians!
emphasis on training!!

If you go to work every day and feel good about your work?
then you have found a good job!

frank

Hello, i'm new to the forums so I just want to say that i'm quite nervous when I hear stories of negativity that come from HVAC personnel. I recently received my diploma for HVAC technology from WyoTech in Long Beach, California. Yeah, I know... about 10k for school but hey, prior to this... I didn't know diddly-squat (lol flanders...) anyway... I'm a confident/positive type of dude that believes my potential and dedication is infinite. So my philosophy in the end is if you got the right attitude and are a genuinely good person, good things happen. Yeah the world isn't perfect and business can be cut-throat sometimes, but that doesn't mean the sky is going to fall. HARD WORK pays off.

Then again, this is coming from a guy that hasn't worked a day in the field! I only got my education but i'm ready to work! Besides all that, i'm getting the impression that even though I spent 9 months learning the trade and excellent training, it's not going to matter? I hope not. SHEESH! Anyone want to give me any advice? Where to start? What to look for? My school gave me allll sorts of tools too... i'm just looking to start gaining experience. Should I make business cards? So far my game plan is to send out resumes and get hired. Anything motivational would be greatly appreciated. I got big dreams and aspirations for me and my family, as do a lot of you! So let's help each other out!

[Jonathan88]

Thanks supertek, for the heads up! Will do! I appreciate it bro!

[supertek65]

no problem man!!

this truly is a great craft!

You HAVE to go to school and you have to start somewhere!

Thanks supertek, for the heads up! Will do! I appreciate it bro!

[icehouse]

no problem man!!

this truly is a great craft!

You HAVE to go to school and you have to start somewhere!

Tell em Fronk

[supertek65]

and never trust anybody from shady pines!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[supertek65]

Bobbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jonathan88]

shady pines? and when you say diamond anything are you referring to that "smell good plumber" company?

[supertek65]

shady pines is a reference to the old folks home from GOLDEN GIRLS

Bob ICEHOUSE lives there!

and diamond??? YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

same with anything BRAZIL!!!!!!!!!!!

shady pines? and when you say diamond anything are you referring to that "smell good plumber" company?

[Jonathan88]

LOL! Golden girls, that lil old ladys hilarious!... you're crazy :P thanks again!

[supertek65]

j88
if you are in CA?
look at the contractor lic#
my ca lic # is 648168

go to cslb website and look at the contractors license, leans, BBB complaints and insurance
also look at the number
i got my license in 1990 # 648168
a good contractor should have an old #

here is an example of a ligit contractor in CAhttp://www.rlhellwig.com/index.html

[supertek65]

stupid golden girls

[C_ocampo9]

Hey Jonathan88 . My name is Cesar ocampo I'm a studen at Lincoln technical institue I'm also doing Hvac . I was just wondering if you could help me write an essay for a scholarship opportunity . I'm horrible at writing essays and I don't really have much friends. If you could help that would be great . Thank

[icehouse]

Hey Jonathan88 . My name is Cesar ocampo I'm a studen at Lincoln technical institue I'm also doing Hvac . I was just wondering if you could help me write an essay for a scholarship opportunity . I'm horrible at writing essays and I don't really have much friends. If you could help that would be great . Thank

From "Shady Pines", send me an e-mail (in profile) I have a little experience in the HVAC/R field. Just ask Supertek

[C_ocampo9]

Heh what's your email? Thanks for trying to help

[C_ocampo9]

Hey what's your email? Thanks for trying to help

[Jonathan88]

yeah, i'll help you! go ahead and shoot me an email with more detail and i'll see what I can do

[Jonathan88]

Hey Jonathan88 . My name is Cesar ocampo I'm a studen at Lincoln technical institue I'm also doing Hvac . I was just wondering if you could help me write an essay for a scholarship opportunity . I'm horrible at writing essays and I don't really have much friends. If you could help that would be great . Thank

yeah, i'll help you out! go ahead and shoot me an email with more detail and i'll see what I can do

[icehouse]

Heh what's your email? Thanks for trying to help

Got your e-mail, give me a few

[supertek65]

I may not be able to help with your essay?
But I can confirm that ICEHOUSE has plenty of experience!
and is also a great guy!

Frank

[C_ocampo9]

ThanK you icehouse and thank you frank for all your help .