What to say if a job is beyond you?

[Rich2484]

Was going to ask as to why the lead climber didn't want to do it but you have answered that already.

 

Honesty is always best. It's your health and well being you are looking after not your bosses.

[mtt.tr]

Just be straight terrible. Boss if he is willing to risk your life.

 

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[Allan1986]

You made the right choice mate! I've also only been climbing for a year and once in a while there's job I'm not 100% sure about. I just explain to the boss and we work it out, it's never a problem.

[Hobbsurf]

Good call fella.

 

Russ

[wildflowerbill]

All of the above, tell him you'll have a go at it. Then you take lots of pictures, post them up here, and ask the guys with the experience to talk you through it. Maybe even one nearby will pop over and have a look at it for you. And, insist on the best groundie in the crew to work on it with you Unless it's that bad, we don't know, post pictures.

Edited March 3, 2014 by wildflowerbill

[Jamie M]

Don't use the phrase/word "chicken".

The call you made was based on a calculated risk assessment with your current skill level in mind. It wasn't being a chicken it was a sensible thing to do.

Whilst it is good to push your boundaries, you also want (and should) go home to your loved ones at the end of the day.

Chin up its all a learning curve.

[treeminkies]

yeah honesty best way to deal with it, is there no one to share the burden with you or maybe ask ur boss to help might be nice for him to show off his skills while impressing u .....lol..... or not

[codlasher]

Honesty will always pay if the man himself is a decent person.

I was asked to look at a job by a possible client, last summer, and half way through walking round with the fellow and his wife I turned and said; 'In all honesty this is just too big for me, even with my machinery'.

They had the job done by a team of four much younger men. I have since done two much smaller jobs for this gentleman and have another lined up. I have subbed out one part and everyone is happy!

If you do still want to go ahead with this, I'd advise breaking it down into bite sized pieces or if you are still unsure there's no harm done with saying so! Time to think without pressure may result in a superb piece of work which you could look back upon with pride.....

codlasher