I wouldn’t exactly say that I am the type of person who loves kids.
I tolerate kids.
I can find kids entertaining in short periods. But I do not want children of my own. I don’t really enjoy having them around and I am not cut out to be a babysitter. I really never thought that these were going to be problems that apply to my career field. When I went into the heating, cooling, and air quality control industry I imagined that I would work alone most of the time. I would arrive at my heating and cooling clients house and begin inspecting their forced air furnace, air conditioning unit, thermostat, and ductwork on my own. After that, I would just need to perform the basic functions of diagnosing, repairing, and replacing indoor air handling equipment. When I was in heating and cooling certification courses at the local trade school this is all we were taught. I knew the ins and outs of inspecting and diagnosing modern HVAC equipment. However, nobody warned me that there was a potential for children to be running around at my feet the entire time I attempted to fix the indoor air temperature control devices. In fact, many parents will let their kids tag along as you try to work on their forced air furnaces and AC units. Let me tell you now, not only is this annoying for your HVAC worker but it is very dangerous. I can’t tell you how many kids have been burned right in front of my eyes because their parents thought they should get a crash course in furnace repair.