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PLANT TECH

The Successful

technician

Success means different things to different people. To some it means
making a good living. To others it means loving what you do, getting
a promotion, or feeling like you’re making a difference.

By Kathy Fediw, LEED AP ID+C, Happily retired!

T ake responsibility for your and read the newsletters from trade asso-
own success. Realize that
ciations. Search the internet for what’s new
both here and overseas.
this is your life and your
career. Your employer will
provide you with the tools 2. Present yourself in a professional way.
you need to get started. But you must also If you respect yourself, your clients will re-
take responsibility and seek out oppor- spect you. Speak clearly and politely to your
tunities to develop your knowledge and clients using “business English.” Wear your
skills. Your success is ultimately in your uniform with pride and keep your vehicle
own hands and is your responsibility. That and tools in good working condition.
may mean packing your lunch in order to
purchase a book or go to a class. I promise 3. Offer to help out when your manager
it’s the best investment you’ll ever make! needs an extra hand. This includes doing
things that are not part of your regular job.
1. Read everything you can get your hands You’ll learn new skills that will make you a
on about this industry. Subscribe to this more valuable employee and could lead to
magazine if you’re not currently getting it in a promotion down the road. And your man-
your own email inbox. (It’s free, just go to ager will remember your willingness to help
www.I-PlantsMagazine.com.) Sign up for and be a team player.

Solid Tips of
the Trade

If you take care of
indoor plants for a
living, these few tips will
help become successful,
whatever your definition
may be.

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