Got a summer job that will let me into your house...

TimberWolf · Post by **TimberWolf** » Wed May 10, 2006 5:54 am

... to install a security system. I have been hired by Global Siren to install security systems made by Honeywell and monitored by Monitronics. I will be living down in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, and doing installations in neighborhoods where the sales reps get the permission.

The system I am installing is mostly wireless sensors. I do have to run two hard lines for the control panel. I have to run a phone line from the phone box, through the attic, and then down the wall to the panel so it can take control of the line in case of an emergency. I also have to install a power line that will be ran through a transformer plugged into an outlet.

This job will be paying for my next year in College. I have been accepted into my Major of Mechanical Engineering. Housing for the summer is provided by my company, but if I want internet service I will have to pay for that myself and/or split the costs with my roommates. Same with the cable connection, not provided by the company. The best part about where I will be living is that a Best Buy is within walking distance. Just going to have to resist stopping there to use my paycheck instead of walking further down the road to deposit it at the bank. Now I just have to survive the rest of this quarter and pass my classes. Then I can go about making holes in people’s walls and putting screws into walls, doors, and anything else in my way.

XMEN Iceman · Post by **XMEN Iceman** » Wed May 10, 2006 8:07 am

Congrats!!! Good to see good things happen to good people.

Post by **XMEN Gambit** » Wed May 10, 2006 7:08 pm

Two words: Direct Deposit.

Housing is usually someone's biggest single expense, so if they're providing it you're doing well. Sounds like you've got a really good opportunity here.

Spinning Hat · Post by **Spinning Hat** » Fri May 12, 2006 1:48 am

I wish I could get a job like that.... Just remember to try to not go through thri ceilings and miss going into the INSIDE of the walls... customers HATE that....

Congrats man.

XMEN Ashaman DTM · Post by **XMEN Ashaman DTM** » Fri May 12, 2006 12:58 pm

Yeah. Very sweet deal. Wish I had opportunities like that in college. You're going to come out very well when you're done.

Oh and like SH said, check for studs!

The cable guy ended up pounding two holes in the walls here at the apartment because he couldn't get an open space. I didn't say anything, but it was kind of irritating.

TimberWolf · Post by **TimberWolf** » Fri May 12, 2006 2:35 pm

I have had practice with many things at my parents houses. I will be getting myself a stud finder along with several other things not given to me to help make my job easier and cleaner for the home owners. I will even bring my own broom, windex, paper towels, and a trash bag so I can clean up after myself. I plan on being the kindest installer they have.