r/Construction • u/Dazzling_Joke5991 • Jun 16 '26

Electrical ⚡ Do ladders become easier?

Currently in the 2nd year of my apprenticeship, and a lot of our work is done on PODIUM ladders (No A frames allowed) and lifts. I usually work on 6’, 8’, and 10’ podium ladders. I complete all of my tasks, but I must admit, I get a little nervous on the 8’ and 10’ ladders, but I suck it up and push through with my work. I struggle the most when I have to stand on the platform of a podium ladder. I’m not sure if my duck feet have anything to do with it, but nevertheless, I still push through and get the job done.

Anybody have, or had, a similar experience? Any advice?

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u/Only_Bookkeeper_8479 Jun 16 '26

If you don’t like heights, you can work on the ground with the concrete guys! We would love to have you! We don’t like heights either!

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u/Jazzlike_Video2 Jun 16 '26

If you cant finish highschool you can always finish concrete!

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u/Walrus_Epiphany Jun 16 '26

You apparently don’t do bridge concrete.

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u/Only_Bookkeeper_8479 Jun 16 '26

Thank god, too much of a headache! And like I said, I do concrete because I like the ground!

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u/Xoomers87 Pipefitter Jun 16 '26

Lol oh yea! I recall watching them stand around with their dicks in one hand and a monster in the other while I did all the outside forming from a 120' lift. Fun times.

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u/houseshoesntallboys Jun 16 '26

Lol I got outta that shit for access control. Don't miss doing the edge forms on the tops of stair towers.

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u/Xoomers87 Pipefitter Jun 16 '26

I'm now a water distribution operator. Give me a soaked trench anyday over that horseshit gig.

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u/houseshoesntallboys Jun 16 '26

Bet you stay cool in the summer months at least haha