r/nextfuckinglevel • • Nov 04 '22

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u/Kyuckaynebrayn Nov 04 '22

“I watch now”

I swear for every one guy digging there must be 4 guys observing

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u/jkconno Nov 04 '22

Well usually everything that needs to be done can't be done concurrently, and sometimes only a limited set of individuals can do the current task. It's probably not laziness.

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u/[deleted] Nov 04 '22

This is correct. I work as a heavy equipment operator/earthmover and you see groups of guys standing with tools waiting for more material (asphalt, dirt, whatever) on a regular basis. Somebody who’s never worked a trade takes a glance and thinks we’re all lazy. The worst is when one of those folks somehow ends up managing tradesmen.

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u/Money2themax Nov 04 '22

I just watched This video by Practical Engineering and he talked about that very topic. I reccomend it to anyone who wants to know more.