Chris started his new job with PG&E in April!
His hiring process and training have been tough!!!
Chris trained for months to pass their hiring process, including installing two poles in his Dad's backyard to climb and train on.
I helped Chris train by timing him, after a little while I wanted a shot and tried to compete with him. I tried - but I could only get the heavy pole a foot or so off the ground by using all my weight (which I found out as he was laughing and timing me that I was cheating by doing so).
When Chris finally got his time to test he didn't end up using any of his free practice tests, he just went and did it in record breaking time! The instructors were amazed and wrote down his scores. The testing process began with about 4,000 guys and ended with 100 being hired. The 100 guys that were hired were put into groups for further training. Because Chris did so well, he was put in the first group of guys to begin training.
For the last couple months Chris has been training in San Ramon and Livermore, CA. Everyday they are given booklets to study and memorize for their daily tests. If the guys do not get over 89% they are fired. Over this last month, Chris's group of new hires has dwindled from 25 down to 13 guys - including himself. I am soo proud of Christopher!
PG&E only keeps the best!
I am still working and going to school. Recently I changed my major from Nursing to Architectural Engineering with an emphasis on Environmental Green Design. I just finished my semester of school with all A's and a 4.0!
It's a very good thing Chris and I know how to work and study hard!
But we know how to have fun too!
For our 4 Year Wedding Anniversary in April, Christopher and I
went to the San Francisco Bay and checked out some scenes!
We started with visiting the San Francisco Bay Aquarium!
Walking through the underground aquarium was a lot of fun,
even though Chris was disappointed that he didn't
get to see a shark eat any fish or prey.
Jelly Fish!
Tons of Fish!
PG&E contributes to the Aquarium by maintaining the top level of the aquarium which houses an exhibit on how individuals can help the environment, as well as a petting zoo.
Chinchilla!
Chris touching a star fish in the tidal pool!
Sarah touching a sting ray and tiger fish!
Upstairs in the petting area we learned about different types of marine, mammal, insects and bug life, and were able to pet star fish, sting rays, and tiger fish. My favorite was the soft tiger fish! While we were there we participated in the exhibit about conserving the environment, including speeches and demonstrations on recycling, and the conservation of land, water and power.
We really enjoyed the overall experience and felt that we learned a lot about animal life, as well as the conservation of our world's resources and how we are all interdependent upon each other. I used our experience there for one of my school papers and got an A. It was awesome to be able to have a fun time and get a grade out of it as well!
Afterward we walked the Fisherman's Warf, checked out where
Chris will be stationed in the Bay Area for PG&E,
dinned and went to the Oakland Temple.
Happy 4 Year Anniversary Babe!
