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Hey all!

How did you all get into this business?

I wanted to get into wiring new offices/buildings, and installing/programming phone systems.

I went to college for Network and Information Technology becuase they discontinued the Telecommunications program the year before I went.

I went for college for one year and did'nt go back (although I should have)

What did you goto college for and how did you get into phone systems?

Thanks.

Well you know me, and I got my experience by working with my dad's work...learning hands on in the field. I think you will find that most of us here learned the trade by doing it. Nowadays you need the IT experience to go along with phones.

Jeff nailed it, I have a degree in telecommunications management but all my real knowledge comes from field work

Started as a hobby as a kid. Architecture was my major in college. No classroom will ever teach you everything you need to know in this business. Hard work and a lot of hands-on is the only way to truly learn it.

The problem is where I live there isn't much "hands on" available.

Started with Ma Bell the fall after I got out of high school.

It was so far back that everything was still mechanical so I grew up with the technology as it developed.

Hard work, observe what is going on in the other trades and how it effects your project, and follow the industry standards and you will do okay.

My $1-2.98.

Say, Carp, as long as you've been around I'm surprised you haven't been asked to complete your profile, as in where you are at. Please add that to your profile.

Hands on can be as simple as doing residential to gain the experience and transfer it to the business side. It will teach you how buildings are built, how to set up runs, and terminate in one common site, no different than any other backboard.

Good luck,

Ken.

Uncle Sam started me back in '72. If you do quality work, are dedicated and treat people right you will start a good business. Hands-on is your best teacher and supplement that with tech classes and a mentor. If you are looking for direction, look in the want ads and see what jobs are posted and the type of equipment knowlege required and go in that direction. Try to remember this, nobody knows everything but the smart ones surround themselves with quality. One other piece of advice...the world can strip you down to nothing leaving you only with your "word". When your word is given, live up to it.

Profile updated.

Sorry

Thanks, Carp.

I'm not sure where you are in NY, but we in the more rural areas of the U. S. have a similar situation. It is hard to find multiline business that need upgrades or getting well enough known to be the "go to" guy when it comes to telecom.

As Don said, quality and your word goes a long ways. Your reputation is a valuable commodity.

Just my thoughts,

Ken.

There weren't any classes when most of us started, I trained my self working for the local tel co. back in the days when they did it all. I would suggest to learn what you can when you can.
and ya know it really hasn't changed much..signal goes from point A to point B and beyond, it's how it gets there that constantly in change.

I saw your web site, did you make that? and if so what purpose does it serve?
just curious