Every Tuesday evening, the tradespeople of Twitter get together to discuss a range of topics, from serious issues such as tool theft, to more light-hearted topics such as favourite foods. This week’s #TradesTalk chat was about tradespeople’s good and bad habits. Here is our round-up of the best bits.
The first question looked at morning routines and the habits that start a working day.
A1. Front load the day, if I can get ahead of expected timeframes/task list sooner than expected then it helps when the unexpected crops up or eases the guilt of knocking off slightly earlier so I can spend time with the family before bedtimes #Tradestalk
— Al Fitzjohn (@AJFitzLtd) March 5, 2019
https://twitter.com/HarrisonHeating/status/1103024675586756609
The conversation then moved on to the question of habits versus spontaneity.
A2 I am 100% a creature of habit. I didn;t used to be, but I think once I turned 30 I slipped into Groundhog Day mode a bit. Not complaining, coffee, books, and music and I'm good. I'm spontaneous on holiday. #TradesTalk
— Oilcanfinish Landscaping and Property Maintenance (@oilcanfinish) March 5, 2019
Probably do stuff randomly more than habit , don’t think I’m organised enough to have a habit
— clive o malley (@cliveomalley) March 5, 2019
The next question inspired a very heated debate.
Not sure how this is even a question. Tea bag first. It's tea. Not a cup o' hot water.
— Williams & Co (@Williams_Co) March 6, 2019
https://twitter.com/grbservices/status/1103030539479588865
https://twitter.com/GoodeServices/status/1103081325207175173
The fourth question discussed habits that make the working week pass more easily.
A4. Stay organised, make to-do lists and have regular tea breaks! #TradesTalk
— Options Skills (@OptionsSkills) March 6, 2019
A4. I want to be in the yard by 7am and onsite before 8am any later and it feels like I've lost half a day always have tea break at 10 and 1am even if not for long its amazing how a quick sit down and refresh can clear the mind and help solve problems #TradesTalk
— James B (@JamesB177) March 5, 2019
Keep the batteries charged for the tools! One in use, one on charge, one fully charged ready to GO! #tradestalk
— Elektroworks (@ElektroworksUK) March 5, 2019
The final question looked at bad habits.
https://twitter.com/pbplumber/status/1103037996713029632
Chocolate, crisps, bread! But it’s a bad habit I bloody LOVE #TradesTalk
— Keith Harrison (Harrisons Of Burwell) (@HarrisonHeating) March 5, 2019
If you want to chat about everything from tools to TV shows with tradespeople around the UK, simply tune in to #TradesTalk every Tuesday from 8-9pm.
