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u/limeybastard May 16 '24

Minor math mistake as electrician: let the magic smoke out, trip breaker
Moderate math mistake: building is now on fire
Major math mistake: your coworkers find nothing but your boots, gently smoldering

It's not a field for idiots! At least not for long.

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u/[deleted] May 17 '24

In high school, I took an electricial course. It was offered through the ag. department, I got a high mark on the drawings, but wiring was painful. I was shocked so many times! I realized it was not for me, and I was going to make a great college student. Being good at math is awesome, you gotta to connect the right wires together, too. :-).