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2025-11-10.md

@@ -4,8 +4,8 @@ aliases: []
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   - authorship/original
   - destiny/permanent
-  - original-format/typewritten-print
   - original-format/digital-text
+  - original-format/typewritten-print
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 title: 2025-11-10
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@@ -55,19 +55,19 @@ when I noticed a strange paragraph:
 >
 > Drop down ceiling is technically "Exposed" (the real term should be accessable),
 > so Romex and SER is not permited. Will need to use MC.
-> 
+>
 > > [!image]
 > > ### 334.12 Uses Not Permitted.
-> > 
+> >
 > > #### 334.12(A) Types NM and NMC.
-> > 
+> >
 > > Types NM and NMC cables shall not be permitted as follows:
-> > 
+> >
 > > 1. In any dwelling or structure not specifically
-> >     permitted in 334.10(1), (2), (3)
+> > permitted in 334.10(1), (2), (3)
 > > 
 > > 2. ==Exposed in dropped or suspended ceilings==
-> >     in other than one- and two-family and multifamily dwellings
+> > in other than one- and two-family and multifamily dwellings
 
 This analysis of 334.12(A)(2) is flawed.
 
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ can be paraphrased as follows:
 > in accessible spaces above suspended ceilings,
 > _except in buildings containing one or more dwelling units._
 
-The prohibition of 334.12(A)(2) *never* applies to apartments or condos,
+The prohibition of 334.12(A)(2) _never_ applies to apartments or condos,
 And only applies to hotels and dormitories on a basis of AHJ interpretation
 (See [[multi-family-dwellings#Are Hotels Multifamily Dwellings?]]).
 
@@ -106,3 +106,31 @@ I'm certain I misuse it frequently.
 It _does not_ include power conductors to
 [[nfpa-70_100_definitions#Utilization Equipment.|utilization equipment]],
 those are a [[nfpa-70_100_definitions#Branch Circuit.|branch circuit]]
+
+## 2025-11-10 20:00 --- Monday Evening, Before Bed
+
+Today while (a peer) and I were walking, he asked
+me what I thought of his qualities as an estimator.
+I told him I think he has the right of it, that having beliefs
+about what's correct that don't change just because
+a senior says they should, is a good sign.
+
+I can't remember now if I knew it before today,
+but my relationship with Dale, my former manager,
+while never "good", was much improved when I started
+pushing back on his direction and feedback. I became
+an estimator where before I was just someone who
+could estimate for him. He hated it, and let me know,
+but I never felt more sure of my position.
+
+Estimating is not a field where you get ahead
+by being more technically skilled or efficient.
+
+You distinguish yourself by convincing your superiors
+that you understand the objective and how to achieve
+it. The best estimators---as measured by compensation
+package---are not doing takeoff, they're
+telling other estimators what to take off and how.
+
+Conquer your self-doubt. Tell your boss they're
+wrong and stupid and they should feel bad. Profit.