Colleagues rush microsoldering jobs, but my slow pace proves them wrong

They argue fast work meets client deadlines, yet my method cuts return visits by half. Why rush if it means the device fails again in a month?

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gibson.mila3mo ago

I used to be all about finishing jobs fast to keep up with deadlines. Then I had a phone repair where a rushed solder joint failed after a few days. Seeing the client come back annoyed made me rethink my approach. Now I take extra minutes to check each connection, and my comeback rate has dropped big time. Your post totally hits home. Why rush if it just means more work later?

robert_rodriguez663mo agoTop Commenter

Wow, @gibson.mila, it failed after just days?

bettyperry2mo ago

My last shop was all about speed, pushing maybe 30 repairs a day. I saw so many iPads and game consoles come back with the same lifted pads we just fixed. It felt so pointless, like we were just making extra work for ourselves. Taking those extra few minutes to clean the flux properly and double check under the scope, it just makes sense. The client gets a working device and you don't have to see their angry face again next week.