In their words
I grew up in Calgary, raised by parents who worked every single day without complaint and pushed all of us to learn something real. Something with your hands that people would always need. I became an electrician and worked in this city for forty years and I never once had trouble finding work. My dad was right.
I've wired houses all over this city. I've watched neighbourhoods go up from empty fields. I retired a couple of years ago, mostly because my knees were done with crawlspaces and my wife wanted me home before dark for once.
What I've noticed with younger people is that they're sharp. A 25-year-old will watch twelve YouTube videos before they call anyone. I respect that. But there's a difference between knowing what something is called and knowing whether the guy quoting you is telling you the truth. That gap is where people get hurt financially.
I'm not here to lecture. I'm here to help you make a better decision than you would have made alone — before you commit to anything.