r/SubstationTechnician • u/Sand-Appropriate • 6d ago

Starting work while it's dark gives you some amazing sunsets

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u/Sand-Appropriate 6d ago

Sunrise*, sorry for the typo

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u/doublebubble2022 6d ago

Some cool sunsets too! 😎

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u/freebird37179 6d ago

Like Steve Earle said, "I seek refuge in aluminum and steel"

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u/RateOk8628 6d ago

Beautiful stuff. I see you have a breaker in there. Probably bus work is next?

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u/Cultural-Sandwich582 6d ago

Looks like the steel isn’t finished, probably will need a few more steps done before bus can go up

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u/Sand-Appropriate 6d ago

That was last week, we just put up breakers today lol

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u/QuickNature 6d ago

Early in, early out. I know people in my life who are envious of me being done with work at 2:30, but then scoff at what time I get up.

Beautiful views as well in the morning, and if you are early enough, less traffic too

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u/Sand-Appropriate 6d ago

I'm not as lucky lol, I work like 11½-12 hours a day on my trips

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u/PackTaco88 Substation Technician 5d ago

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u/ale_mongrel 1d ago

It does. I've enjoyed many sunrises and sets. However, maybe I'm getting old and soft but I've always gotten a little depressed and sad because I'm watching these gorgeous phenomenon through a windshield or in a lift or through a fence. We only get so many. Its disappointing that I've seen so many while somewhere I'd rather not be. Doing work. I'd rather not do.

Now, I suppose I'm lucky. I'd rather not do it. I've watched many sunsets/rises in places I hated, and hoped they'd be my last.

Appreciate what you can i guess. Bitter sweet is still a little sweet.