Ever find the chewed up pieces or did he swallow the whole thing?

Seems like a lot of life's rules are written in red ink. People have to feel the cost themselves before it sticks. The wallet is just the most common teacher.

Ouch, that really stings. Those ads are everywhere and they make it all sound so easy. Don't beat yourself up, it happens to a lot of people. For project management, look into the Google certificate on Coursera, it's affordable and actually respected. Some community colleges also have good, real night classes for career changers.

Honestly, that needle is the whole point for me. A digital readout gives you a number, but the analog swing shows you the trend instantly, like watching a capacitor charge or spotting a shaky connection. My old Triplett just feels more alive in my hand, you know? It forces you to understand what the circuit is doing, not just what it says right this second. I keep a good digital meter for precision work, but my bench isn't right without that moving coil.

Walk-arounds are smart, but @danieljenkins makes it sound like a life-or-death thing every time. Most days it's just checking for a flat tire or a new scratch. It's good advice without needing the drama.