Tomorrow, I have a 3 hour exam that is fairly important to my future advancement in my field (construction estimating)

The exam is measurement and pricing of civil works... which is about as far from my comfort zone as any other section/trade LOL.

I am a aluminum and glass curtain wall estimator and frankly my knowledge of ditch digging, bridge laying and concrete pouring is a bit thin!

Needless to say, I am a bit nervous. I did study as much as I could, but with 2 kids and a full time, very busy job I have my doubts

I figure I'll take whatever positive vibes I can get LOL.

no matter how bad it goes you are still havin a better week than Boco.

Pass or fail, you would not be able to live with your self, if you really want improvement and never tried !

One can only give their best shot and thats all people expect, I have found this to be true after receiving new employment.

Good luck, and walk away satisfied about your efforts !

Praying for you

I consulted madam Zim on your behalf. She said, and I quote " blue skies and happy days are in your future" . It sounds promising, but you know madam Zim, she's kinda out there at times.... lol

Think positive thoughts and it will be ok. Some times over thinking and stressing out is not good for the outcome.

Sasquatchtrapper - I didn’t realize Zim was a madam. I wonder if Patrice knows.

Sasquatchtrapper - I didn’t realize Zim was a madam. I wonder if Patrice knows. [/quote]

Wissmiss, I think they are leftists, they don't pay attention to such minute details...lol

Good luck slydogx. Just do your best, and don't second guess.

You got a family, a full time job, and are trying to gain more knowledge and better yourself. And your trap. You got this man!!

Best wishes!

Chris

Best wishes. Just give it your best shot.

It is better try and fail than to never try at all. Always go with your first answer do not over think the questions. You are a head of a lot of people because you are there. You are doing your family proud.

You got this. Take the challenge head on, and as Getting There said Don't over think it .

You can do it.

I always tell my teams: If you go out there, give your best and leave it on the field, you can have not regrets win or lose. Your giving it a shot, good for you! Worst thing that happens is they say no. Good Luck

Positive vibes? Ok ..

Could be worse. They could be evaluating you on your looks as well...

Ouch LOL.

If being a tall, goofy looking white guy was a paying job, I'd be rich!

You shud be studying, instead of being on T-Man

You'll do fine. I find simply accepting the worst possible outcome can make a guy feel invincible. Sure, you wanna ace it. But be willing to accept it if you don't. Odds are you will be fine, but apply the acceptance of failure to things and you will feel incredible, and be almost invincible.

Why invincible? Because you have accepted the worst, should it happen. Nothing can affect you if you can think like that. Also, being nervous and worked up will make you screw up. Eliminate the nervousness and you will perform better on things like this test also.

All I got man.

Thanks folks, I got this (I think).
Off to bed as I have to drive up to London tomorrow... nothing like a 2 hour drive ahead of a 3 hour exam LOL

Your comments all helped and are appreciated