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.
Aug-31-2005 19:53
Orko
Digital Hippie
Registered: Nov 2002
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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?
Aug-31-2005 20:01
StereoPrincess
sassy one-piece
Registered: May 2001
Location: SPFRI
quote:
Originally posted by Orko
Are you trying to get into construction?
ha ha. no.
even knowing people helps shit.
Aug-31-2005 20:14
StereoPrincess
sassy one-piece
Registered: May 2001
Location: SPFRI
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.
Aug-31-2005 20:17
Orko
Digital Hippie
Registered: Nov 2002
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
quote:
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
Aug-31-2005 20:21
Vivid Boy
TA's GodFather
Registered: Sep 2001
Location: T.O
quote:
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"
Aug-31-2005 20:29
StereoPrincess
sassy one-piece
Registered: May 2001
Location: SPFRI
quote:
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.
Aug-31-2005 20:37
StereoPrincess
sassy one-piece
Registered: May 2001
Location: SPFRI
quote:
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?
Aug-31-2005 20:37
beatjunkie
..:SpinDocta:..
Registered: Jul 2001
Location: West Side's the Best Side
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.
Aug-31-2005 20:39
StereoPrincess
sassy one-piece
Registered: May 2001
Location: SPFRI
quote:
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.
Aug-31-2005 20:43
beatjunkie
..:SpinDocta:..
Registered: Jul 2001
Location: West Side's the Best Side
quote:
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.
Aug-31-2005 20:56
5hiftn6ears
Lone Wolf
Registered: Jan 2005
Location: In traffic
quote:
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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