State of the Cable Contractor

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Overall, how satisfied are you with being a cable tech or running a crew?* This field is required.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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What Makes a Manager GREAT?* 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
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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
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Who gives the best training for this industry* This field is required.Pick one
NCTI
Linemen Schools
CATV Training Institute
SCTE
Vendors
My Company
Other
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This was* This field is required.1 = Waste of my time 5= Interesting, I'd like to see the results
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Comments * This field is required.
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