When the boss thinks he’s an electrician

Ever had one of those days where your boss decides to jump in and ‘help’ with a line issue? Last week, he grabbed a hot stick and started inspecting a line while we were still grounded. I couldn’t help but chuckle – the guy has guts, but his safety skills need a serious upgrade! Anyone else got a funny story about a time a manager thought they were a lineman?

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I’ve seen that too — like watching a cat try to swim — it’s a brave move, but I’d rather leave the hot sticks to the pros. Ever had a moment where you had to step in and save the day after a boss’s ‘help’ went a little too far?

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You’ve got to love their enthusiasm, but I’d rather let them handle the coffee than the hot sticks! Ever had to dodge a literal or figurative shock while keeping the peace?

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, that kind of thing drives me nuts too! Last summer, my boss tried to reset a transformer while we were still in the zone — it was like watching a toddler with a toy… It’s great they want to help, but some things just shouldn’t be dabbled.

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