Why I Love This Industry

We don't claim it's perfect, and there are moments of frustration in any line of work, but overall, we have to admit the pool and spa industry is a great place to make a living.  The result of our toil and effort, in the end, is often a smile of relaxation and enjoyment on a little girl's face as she plays in a clean, clear water.

Every year, in our State of the Industry Survey, we ask the professionals of this industry what they like most about the job. Today we offer a few of their responses as a gentle reminder that we are all pretty lucky to be here:

"It is exciting to be able to design a product that will bring so much fun and enjoyment into people's lives."

               "I just love the family's reaction when the project is finished, with all the smiles and happy faces."

"My clients trust me."

"I love the quiet winter."

"I work in the most beautiful backyards you have ever seen!"

"I'm proud to build something that others will enjoy for years."

"Doing different things every day and adapting to the economic climate."

"Working side by side with my family (it's a family run business) and working face to face with our clients and our community."

"I have a flexible schedule, and I like working with people."

"I love working outside and mainly by myself."

"There's a kid in all of us. Because of my work, people have fun."

"It's like a play, usually the same script but the audience is always changing. I like problem solving for the customer — helping them find the right fit for the problem and the budget. I like seeing them come in later and tell me they like what they got, even years after the sale."