You can always press Enter⏎ to continue
State of the Cable Contractor
Nobody knows who you are on this form. It's anonymous.
14
Questions
START
1
Overall, how satisfied are you with being a cable tech or running a crew?
*
This field is required.
1
2
3
4
5
Previous
Next
Submit
Press
Enter
2
New or Old?
*
This field is required.
How long have you been in the cable business/
0-1 year
2-5 years
6-10 years
10-20 years
20+ years
0-1 year
2-5 years
6-10 years
10-20 years
20+ years
Previous
Next
Submit
Press
Enter
3
Why do you stay in the cable business?
*
This field is required.
Select all that apply
Freedom
Pay
Travel
Too much invested to leave
People - Made lots of friends
Proud of the work I do
It's good hard honest work
Other
Previous
Next
Submit
Press
Enter
4
People are leaving the industry early. Why?
*
This field is required.
Select all that apply
Pay rates not as good as other trades
Toxic management
Customers act like they are in the movie "The Purge"
Not appreciated (no thanks or consideration for extra effort)
Lack of clear procedures - Managers make it up as they go along.
Tired of company hiring incompetent, bullying, lazy, etc. co-workers.
Company does not supply enough materials or PPE.
Company has No/Poor attention to safety
Other
Previous
Next
Submit
Press
Enter
5
Management of Materials
*
This field is required.
What are your thoughts on how well your company manages materials?
Well stocked and managed warehouse
Some disorganization, I waste time searching for stuff when the warehouse person doesn't know what or where it is.
Totally disorganized. I grab stuff and put it on my truck or in my garage because I know the warehouse will lose it.
Material on site is usually late and or incomplete
Material on site is usually on time and complete
Other
Previous
Next
Submit
Press
Enter
6
How I feel about my manager(s)
*
This field is required.
Select all that apply
On my side, they back me up, open to suggestions, and value my opinion
Organized and communicates well
I'm the enemy, they're always looking to blame me for something
Disorganized, communicates poorly
Toxic, I can't wait to leave.
Other
Previous
Next
Submit
Press
Enter
7
How to rebuild the workforce
*
This field is required.
Select all that apply
Better attention to trade schools and trades as an alternative to college
I think a National Association of cable Contractors would be a good start
Ask MSOs and other customers to fund contractor training
Unions and Apprenticeships
Other
Previous
Next
Submit
Press
Enter
8
Build a Better Manager/Customer
*
This field is required.
Select all that apply
Backs me up
Firm but fair
Gives praise takes blame
Spends more time in the field
Listens, empathetic
Sets clear expectations
Makes sure I am paid on time
Previous
Next
Submit
Press
Enter
9
In my experience
*
This field is required.
Look into your soul and be honest -It's anonymous. We have no ide who you are.
I've padded my invoices
I ghosted a customer- Promised to show up and didn't
I have taken tools or materials because I did not get paid
Got into a physical fight
Covered for a co-worker who was drunk or on drugs
Fired an employee for theft
Fired an employee for drugs
Did work but did not get paid
Accepted an advance but never paid it back
Worked under the influence
Sold drugs
Been to jail/prison
I have a problem with following rules and keep losing my job
I could benefit if I read English better
Other
Previous
Next
Submit
Press
Enter
10
Training
*
This field is required.
Tell me about your training for this industry
On-the-Job
I'm certified from NCTI
Went to Lineman School
I'm certified from CATV Training Institute
I'm certified from SCTE
OSHA 10
OSHA 30
Previous
Next
Submit
Press
Enter
11
Who gives the best training for this industry
*
This field is required.
Pick one
NCTI
Linemen Schools
CATV Training Institute
SCTE
Other
Previous
Next
Submit
Press
Enter
12
Which of these is used as a Tap?
*
This field is required.
Choose One
A
B
C
Previous
Next
Submit
Press
Enter
13
This was
*
This field is required.
1 = Waste of my time 5= Interesting, I'd like to see the results
1
2
3
4
5
Previous
Next
Submit
Press
Enter
14
Comments without the F-word.
*
This field is required.
Again, I have no idea who you are, and nobody can see your answers but me, and I promise to keep it confidential. But, I need to prove that there's a crisis of confidence in our industry and I am beyond being sad, I AM PISSED! and, it's time to try and fix this thing. So don't be a dick, if you think it's fixable, give me some ideas. If you want to contact me, send an email to doug.marlowe@teachitnow.net
Huge
Large
Normal
Small
Ok
quote
Created with Sketch.
Ok
Previous
Next
Submit
Press
Enter
Should be Empty:
Question Label
1
of
14
See All
Go Back
Submit