Rob Jacobs, Master Plumber
My Day
Striking a balance
I try not to be too stressed but there is definitely a lot of pressure with this job, especially when I'm trying to meet deadlines.
It's most stressful when things are slow because you need to maintain enough work to pay the bills and have enough money for the bigger projects. I don't get payment in advance, so I have to make sure my bank account can carry me through until I complete the job. With bigger jobs, I need to make sure I have enough for a progress payment.