I was wrong about keeping to myself on the job site

Used to think my business was just running the dredge and that was it... didn't need to chit-chat. But then this old-timer from the marina next door kept waving me down, and I finally listened. He pointed out a sandbar shift that wasn't on any of our charts... would've grounded us for sure. Now I make a point to say hello to the folks nearby, ask if they've seen anything odd. That five-minute talk saved us a huge headache and maybe some gear. Honestly... it's way better than working in a bubble.

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quinn_barnes61mo ago

Last summer on a dredging project in Mobile Bay, the crew next to us was always chatting and they overlooked a leak. I keep my head down and focus on my gear checks. Have you ever found that less talk actually means fewer mistakes?

paul_thomas1mo ago

Talkative crews sometimes miss things, but our quiet bunch once towed a barge right past our marked zone.

dylanmurray1mo ago

Heard a foreman say good crews balance talk and focus, like @quinn_barnes6 said.