Been doing the grunt side of weld preps with the gang - hauling molds, cleaning rail, staging shots - and I’m tempted to get the thermite cert on my own time; anyone actually see it move the pay or get you a steady seat on the welding crew? One small thing that helped me keep the book stuff straight after 10s on track: I talk a 30‑second voice memo right after class with the preheat and pour steps and play it in the truck with the crew so we’re all on the same page.