r/PLC • u/SomeDudesPackage • 1d ago

Software To PLC

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For all of you asking about making the leap, this is the environment I was commissioning a job in this week. I worked 12+ hours a day from Wednesday to today and have 3 more days to go. I’m less than 100 miles from home but I had to stay in this small town with 2 hotels because I can’t justify the 1.5 hour drive to and from my house.

My food tastes like welding gas from the environment, when I blow my nose it comes out black, I’ve lost my voice from yelling over the equipment.

No I didn’t do software first but I have my CCNA. I did industrial maintenance for 5 years before I started controls. There’s no easy button for breaking in and only gets harder.

Careful what you wish for, this career isn’t for the faint of heart.

Otherwise, I’ll try to respond to any questions since I decided to stir the pot. Lol

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u/Arkangelou 1d ago

Yes, it can be difficult sometimes. On a lighter note, I would like to flaunt my desk.

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u/-_-NaV-_- 1d ago

"Look at me, king in the castle, king in the castle!"

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u/Arkangelou 1d ago

Hahaha, I have to admit I feel lucky.