Why skipping sleep after late calls is a mistake in our trade

A lot of guys in this field brag about pulling all-nighters and catching z's when they can. I think that's wrong, and here's why. I set a firm rule to always get at least seven hours of sleep, even if I finish a job at 3 AM. Last week, I had an emergency fix for a blown transformer downtown. I drove back, showered, and was in bed within an hour. The following morning, I was alert and spotted a crossed neutral in a panel that would've caused issues later. It takes discipline, but my error rate has dropped since I started this. We need to stop acting like tired is tough and see rest as part of the job. Trust me, your brain works better when it's not foggy, lol.