𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻?

In this episode of the  𝗖𝗨𝗦𝗪 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, Dan talks with 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁 about what life is really like on the job. Chris describes climbing tall transmission towers, spending long periods away from home, and what the work asks of him physically, mentally, and personally.

Chris talks about how he got started in the trade, the trust that crew members need when they rely on each other for safety, and the close friendships that develop while working on the road.

He also speaks openly about the impact the job can have on family life and the importance of having support at home while building a career in the trades.

The conversation also explores the importance of connection. From leaning on fellow members during difficult times to using resources that support mental health and wellbeing. 

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The 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲 (𝗞𝗣𝗔𝗟) is a 24/7, confidential, bilingual service offering managers, supervisors, and union representatives immediate coaching from senior clinicians. It provides guidance on complex workplace issues, such as employee performance, mental health, or trauma, and can be accessed at 𝟭-𝟴𝟬𝟬-𝟲𝟲𝟯-𝟭𝟭𝟰𝟮

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Before the episode ends, Chris shares a simple mindset that has helped him: JUST KEEP GOING. Some days are harder than others, but each day is a new day. Keep pushing forward and make the most of every opportunity.

𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀? Feel free to reach out to him directly at [email protected].

Don’t forget to visit ⁠https://www.cusw.ca/ to explore more opportunities and resources. If you have a story to share, a guest to suggest, or a topic you’d like to hear on the podcast, email Dan at ⁠ 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁@𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘄.𝗰𝗮⁠⁠. 

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