Story
of a One Arm Roofer
The
roof of the house or any building can be considered as the most important part.
Not only the roof provides shelter from weather and external environment, but it
also provides support to the whole structure. The roofs need maintenance
because with the passage of time the roof can get damaged due to bad weather
conditions or natural aging. As I worked in the roofing industry, I know the
importance of roof inspection and its maintenance. I have seen many individuals
who are experts in roof maintenance and transform the roof like never before. I
know an individual who has only 1 arm, but his disability never becomes a
hurdle in its career.
I
met an individual a few years ago who was disabled and had only one arm. For me,
it is quite surprising to see a man who has only one arm and working in the
industry in which sometimes 2 arms feel less for performing the work. Roofing
is not as easy as it seems and the professional roofer has to perform different
tasks while constructing and installing the roof tiles. This guy not only
performs various roofing tasks efficiently with one hand but has also outperformed
various other roofing professionals. This South American individual was older
than the other professional roofers, but in terms of skills and abilities this
individual was way better than the rest of the younger roofers
After
meeting this South American roofer, I got quite inspired by its strong
determination and courage. I have never seemed this guy worried because he has
only 1 arm. Whenever I see him on the roof, I saw him happy and working with
full commitment. It makes me realize that any issue in life can be resolved if
one determines to resolve it with full passion. This guy has become my
inspiration and allows me to work harder with every coming day.
If
an older guy with one arm can outperform a young individual, than any
individual who facing some sort of issue in life, can resolve it. The thing
that is important is strong determination and passion. I met this guy and asked
him few questions to know what he thinks about the roofing industry and what
issues he faces in daily work routine. The South American roofer explains that
his disability never becomes an issue for him because the overall physic is
strong, and he takes special care of his health. He said that he always wanted
to work in the construction industry and it was his dream to be a roofer. He
said that when he is at work, no other things matter for him, and he put all
its attention to its work. He said that sometimes it becomes a bit difficult to
manage work because he has to work on more than one roof. The South American
roofer said that roofing industry has huge significance not only for the construction
industry but also safety perspective. The South American roofer actions have demonstrated
the importance of the roofer industry.