i got fired
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- I got fired - and it was completely my fault. I didn't ask for help, I didn't ask for support, I didn't ask.
Health and Safety Professionals when they just get started in this field, they are left up to their own devices, they are left thrown to the wolves and are required to either hone their skills and swim, or get overcome by the anxiety and sink to the bottom.
I realized this lesson once it was too late and I was terminated from a job that would be have very great, had I have just asked for help and support so that I may fully understand what it was I was needed to do, and how to do it.
Let this video be a lesson. Let me hard learned lesson be some OE for you to take back with you in order to help you succeed.
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In case it wasn’t clear in the video, this happened when I first got started in the H&S Profession. No, I have not recently been fired 😅
Just found this channel. Thank you sir - great stuff here. I'm a Training Supervisor at a warehouse and trying to get people to follow through with safety stuff. Thank you sir.
Hey Jason thanks a lot for the subscribe and the kind words! Let me know if you have anything you would like to have a video based on! Very happy to have you here!
I am an EHS Manager for a large company currently but I had a company (last job) take a massive chance on me. I have a mountain of leadership experience behind me starting at age 15 (JROTC, US Army - Training and operations, Drug enforcement, etc.) but i had 0 real safety experience. They made me a program coordinator, the 2 biggest programs being environment and safety, and it changed my life. I have no degree, no certs, nothing at all but I'm doing a job many people have a masters degree to do.
My 2 cents of advice for anyone in this field is 1. be resourceful and 2. Ask questions (in that order). I do my best to not be totally clueless when I ask for help. I'm working with dust explosions currently so I purchased a textbook and read the OTM. I'm still clueless, but I was able to present a good amount of information and explain to my boss why we need to hire a fire safety engineer to help us.
Being clueless with knowledge has helped protect me from "this guy has no idea what he's doing."
Hey this is an excellent tip! You are absolutely right! Thanks for this addition!
Extreme accountability right here. Great watch.
30+ year CSP here and you nailed it. If you are experienced, seek out folks to mentor and you will keep learning and avoid working off outdated information and methods. Thanks for your honesty and talking like the rest of us.
Absolutely! Sadly some people in this profession feel threatened by the newcomers and do not want to extend the helping hand to help improve this field, nor do they feel as if they can learn something from the newcomers and it is rather disheartening! Thank you so much for the comment Megan! Maybe you can share it to help spread the word and get rid of some of these bad apples!
I feel like your talking right to me and my situation atm. I just started my first health and safety job 4 months ago and its hard! Excited to start watching your videos! Keep up the good work!
Oh trust I completely understand! If you have anything you need help with or an something you want me to make a video on for you then let me know and I’ll hook you up! You will be fine though, just make sure to keep reminding yourself that you are NOT expected to know and remember everything, and don’t be afraid to talk to people and ask a ton of questions! Even if it’s going to the field, watching people work and asking questions about how or why they do certain things.
Check out one of my first videos before watching any of the other ones “How to Build Trust with the Craft” - this will help you out quite a bit as well.
And if you need further support check out our patreon for one of our mentorship programs, I would absolutely LOVE to work with you!!
I am just about to start my journey in this career path and I am for sure nervous, but you’re totally right! Asking questions is normal
Exactly Oscar! Don’t be afraid to ask questions, it’s normal, it’s expected and if anyone gives you static for asking something you can tell them that Terry said they can go “F*** themselves” 🤣😂
I have been both people, both asking too many questions (so they said) and, not asking enough questions and making assumptions. Never assume anything about safety, you have to make darn Sure what you are saying is understood and complied with. Excellent video and well said. Jim H.
Absolutely true Jim! In this industry if we assume something, people can get injured or even killed - even ourselves
This is great and true! You’ve definitely won my respect for just being honest and real . More people should be like this !! Keep it up
Thanks Ashley! I only know how to be one way and not everybody likes that, lol! I also haven’t forgotten about your video request! Past few weeks have been busy but I am working on it! Thanks for the comment! I always love getting them!
This is absolutely amazing. I've been on the safety committee at my job for over 5 years and last year we got a new safety manager and he was YOUNG it is his first job. And he was just freaking out me and another guy we will call him kevin pulled him to the side and asked him what was wrong he said he felt in over his head with all the new people and didn't know if he could deal with all of us on the safety committee Kevin said well can you deal with David (that's me) he said oh yeah I think he is cool and Kevin said well if you can deal with David and how ridged he is you will love the rest of us. That actually helped him a lot I dare say in a year this young man has became one hell of a resource for us as we are to him
If you haven’t told him what a great resource he has become, I would recommend you do that. Words such as that from peers or even the craft are held in very high regard! It sounds like you got a good one working with you guys! Always enjoy getting your comments brother! Thanks!
@@SafetySpiel oh we do tell him how much we appreciate everything he does. I actually married him and his girlfriend in June. They couldn't find someone to do it on the day they wanted he told me they were upset about that and we're actually going to change the date I said well buddy I can do it. It was awesome to be apart of that with him
I am going now through similar issues as stated with being new on the profession and all, need further support on the type of programs need at first for someone residing and from overseas.
Send me an email - let’s see if I can help. safetyspiel@gmail.com
Great story! Thanks for sharing it!
Thanks Rachel! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Always coach up never put anyone down
Exactly! Always talk TO people - never AT or DOWN to people
Thank you for posting this. i recently left a position for the exact same reasons.
Good luck with everything in the future John!
It is our responsibility to pass it along to the next generation. All the knowledge in the world means nothing if it is stuck in your head.
Truer words have NEVER been spoken brother!
I needed to hear this. Thank you!!
Glad you came across this video then Todd! Keep your head up brother, it WILL get better and easier the more time you invest into it! If you ever need help don’t hesitate to reach out to me!
Im starting a new job as an EH&S technician. New to the field, I am hoping to get some insight from your channel.
Take a look at some of my other videos and let me know if you have any questions! I would be happy to help
Thanks for your content!
Thank YOU for the support!
DOnt sweat it... Im staying sub'd =0)
Brett! This happened YEARS ago! LOL - but thanks for the loyalty 🤘🏻
@@SafetySpiel Cool, it came up in the feed as a day ago.. I felt bad for you. I was think my man has to get employed before Christmas. lol
You Rock!
No! YOU ROCK! 🤘🏻🤣🤘🏻
Where did you get your degree from?
You may have got the job because of your dad but you kept it because of you and now look at you
Thanks Rich, very kind words for you to say! 🤘🏻
🫣 no question is a stupid question
Sometimes we think there can be such a thing as a stupid question, but in reality, you are absolutely correct! If WE have the question, chances are someone else has that same question and is too scared to ask it. It is with THOSE questions that could save someone from being seriously injured or killed because we never know the true impact of asking questions until we get into a situation where we wish we would have asked it! Thanks for the comment, I love this!