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-- Whoever said it was easy to get a job in construction was lying

Whoever said it was easy to get a job in construction was lying

so yeah.

it's fucking really hard to get a decent job even if you have the proper training.

what gives?

i was under the impression if you were healthy, had the papers, and were ready to work, you would be hired immediately.

It most likely depends on the specific trade you are trying to practice.

I know lots of friends who have just picked up the equipment and went dry walling for a while to make some quick cash. Another one of my friends has been doing it since he was 17, with almost no paper work. He was only accepted into the union at the age of 21.

Maybe it helps to know people.

Are you trying to get into construction?

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Originally posted by Orko Are you trying to get into construction?

ha ha. no.

even knowing people helps shit.

oh and don't even get me started on the unions.

hey, union, can you help me find a job? sure, are you a member? well, i took the course you offer but not a member yet. sorry we can't help you, we only help members. oh, how do i become a member then? get a job with someone that hires with us.

fucking circular bullshit.

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Originally posted by StereoPrincess ha ha. no.

Ok good, I dont see you hauling heavy stuff up stairs, and standing around with a bunch of construction workers scratching your ass. lol

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Originally posted by StereoPrincess oh and don't even get me started on the unions. hey, union, can you help me find a job? sure, are you a member? well, i took the course you offer but not a member yet. sorry we can't help you, we only help members. oh, how do i become a member then? get a job with someone that hires with us. fucking circular bullshit.

oh shit. u didnt know?!?


its impossible to get a job in construction unless u know how.

our unions protect our jobs baby.


heres the secret. lets say u want to become a plumber. dont just call any plumbing company. u go to a mechanical company. lets say brady mechanical for example. and u go into the shop and say listen im looking for a job as a shop boy. boom ur hired on the spot most of the time. u work as a shop boy for 2 weeks and show them, ur not a slacker and u can hold ur own. then they put u under the union and u go outside and work on site. after that finding a job is as easy as calling ur union and saying "hey i need a job"

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Originally posted by Orko Ok good, I dont see you hauling heavy stuff up stairs, and standing around with a bunch of construction workers scratching your ass. lol

i did put in my time as hard labourer at the mines. i'm done with that.

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Originally posted by Vivid Boy heres the secret. lets say u want to become a plumber. dont just call any plumbing company. u go to a mechanical company. lets say brady mechanical for example. and u go into the shop and say listen im looking for a job as a shop boy. boom ur hired on the spot most of the time. u work as a shop boy for 2 weeks and show them, ur not a slacker and u can hold ur own. then they put u under the union and u go outside and work on site. after that finding a job is as easy as calling ur union and saying "hey i need a job"

why would you go to a mechanical company if you want to be a plumber?

They probably looked at you and thought
" This chicks boyfriend is WAAY cooler than her, let's offer him the job"

Joking aside, be persistant and they'll realize you really want to work for them. Make some calls too.

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Originally posted by ShAwZy They probably looked at you and thought " This chicks boyfriend is WAAY cooler than her, let's offer him the job" Joking aside, be persistant and they'll realize you really want to work for them. Make some calls too.

ha ha ha ha

LMAO.

I am actually talking about Ray tho. So he can get a job, not me.

So maybe I should go apply and say that my boyfriend is cooler than me so you can hire him instead.

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Originally posted by StereoPrincess ha ha ha ha LMAO. I am actually talking about Ray tho. So he can get a job, not me. So maybe I should go apply and say that my boyfriend is cooler than me so you can hire him instead.

....could work.
Tell him good luck.

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Originally posted by StereoPrincess why would you go to a mechanical company if you want to be a plumber?

mechanical companies are kinda like one stop shops that either have all trades working for them (plumbers, HVAC, electricians..etc)....or they're a contractor that will take on an entire job then sub out the work.....just become an electrician then you'll always be working

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Originally posted by StereoPrincess why would you go to a mechanical company if you want to be a plumber?

once you are in the union,you can "shop" around different positions that are open only to union members... for example : ontatio hydro hires only people from union,84 if i'm not mistaken,all you have to do is to get in the union.

You gotto have the skills to pay the bills!!!

what can you find mechanical companies under in the yellow pages?

Re: Whoever said it was easy to get a job in construction was lying

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Originally posted by StereoPrincess so yeah. it's fucking really hard to get a decent job even if you have the proper training. what gives? i was under the impression if you were healthy, had the papers, and were ready to work, you would be hired immediately.

I went through 7 months of hell before landing a job, I'm surprised I didn't lose my mind and sanity, sitting home and doing nothing isn't for me

tell him to learn Portuguese or Italian. It'll def. help.

One of my buddy's father is a foreman...his brother's all work for him.. but he couldn't even get me a job that was a looooong time ago though. Still, I heard much hasn't changed in that bus. for while. Good luck.

my cousin's boyfriend works consruction. and in the summer...

what a wickked ass Tan!!!



He got in through family connections...I am pretty sure.
he got lucky I guess.


and yes He is a Porkchop! haha

http://business.superpages.ca/categ...E=S&catID=71654

http://yellowpages.ca/searchBusines...ep=entry&Se=smp

also check www.jobcanada.org

used to work for the owner.. basically look for very large ads or the topmost ads of any category.. they are paid ads and the resume will definitely be considered..

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Originally posted by joinT http://business.superpages.ca/categ...E=S&catID=71654 http://yellowpages.ca/searchBusines...ep=entry&Se=smp also check www.jobcanada.org used to work for the owner.. basically look for very large ads or the topmost ads of any category.. they are paid ads and the resume will definitely be considered..

thanks.

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Originally posted by dance2dabeat my cousin's boyfriend works consruction. and in the summer... what a wickked ass Tan!!! He got in through family connections...I am pretty sure. he got lucky I guess. and yes He is a Porkchop! haha

kelly, this must be the worst help post ever.

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Originally posted by StereoPrincess kelly, this must be the worst help post ever.

well I told u tanned was in....white was not


sorry margy

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Good Luck

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Originally posted by Speedy2k Unique Restoration - http://www.uniquerestoration.ca/ 905-629-9100 Call them up and ask for Steve. Or show up in person at 7am to the office and ask for Steve. Hired on the spot! Just make sure to tell them you got experience. Good Luck

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