any construction workers here,(indoor homes)

[theoak01]

I have a job offer that im going to check out this afternoon, 14$ an hr to start then a big increase and full benifits after 3 months.

how is this kinda work? Ive done post hole digging and setting before which I think is one of the hardest construction trades, so Im ready for that.

any info would be great.

thanks fellas

 

[wutangnomo]

What exactly will you be doing though? Drywaller? Framer? Complete renos? Electrician? Plumbing? Etc...

I've done construction in the past and have considered getting back into it, partly because I love construction and another because of the HUGE demand there is/will be (in the near and long-term future). Fewer and fewer people are getting into the trades, so the demand is high and the pay is excellent.... it can be highly lucrative as well.

I know of a few guys in the trades who make more then many professionals.... and this is starting to become the trend with fewer trades people out there.

 

[jdevlin1985]

what happened to the bank job?

 

[wutangnomo]

Forgot to answer your question.

Construction can be hard or easy depending on what area you are in. A friend of mine who I help out periodically does kitchen cabinet and countertop installations for condos. It is piece work, so he gets paid per unit put up. He prefers it that way because he works extremely fast and can get more work (we're talking entire condo buildings which he does all the kitchen cabinet/countertop installs himself). The work is tough as hell, but this guy oldschool and hard as nails.

Others prefer easier laid back work where they can take their time and make a ton. A good friend of mine is an electrician and that's his situation... easy laid back job where he doesn't get all too sweaty, yet he makes a very nice living.

Consider getting into an apprenticeship, learn the ropes for 6 months-1 year, build your reputation and tag along with a reputable contractor, then you can become an independent contractor yourself. That is when you really pull in the dough, as is the case with my kitchen cabinet friend.

 

[StickFigure]

I have a job offer that im going to check out this afternoon, 14$ an hr to start then a big increase and full benifits after 3 months.

how is this kinda work? Ive done post hole digging and setting before which I think is one of the hardest construction trades, so Im ready for that.

any info would be great.

thanks fellas

Try being on the tear off crew for a roofing company! Now that's some back breaking work!!

As far as indoors, I assume you are talking about remodling. The demolition is fun, but in a remodel, in many cases you have to be very careful not to damage anything that is staying. The work inside isn't too bad, depending where you are. Sometimes you can end up working on some real shitholes! If youre gonna be laying any carpet, get ready for some sore knees!

 

[wutangnomo]

Try being on the tear off crew for a roofing company! Now that's some back breaking work!!

As far as indoors, I assume you are talking about remodling. The demolition is fun, but in a remodel, in many cases you have to be very careful not to damage anything that is staying. The work inside isn't too bad, depending where you are. Sometimes you can end up working on some real shitholes! If youre gonna be laying any carpet, get ready for some sore knees!

Many years back when I first got into construction all I was doing were demos (demolitions) for huge retail projects. We're talking about huge retail centres (malls) being remodelled. Talk about dirty, sweaty, back breaking work!!

 

[StickFigure]

Many years back when I first got into construction all I was doing were demos (demolitions) for huge retail projects. We're talking about huge retail centres (malls) being remodelled. Talk about dirty, sweaty, back breaking work!!

No doubt about that! But I always loved tearing shit apart no matter how tough it was!

 

[chewyxrage]

Fuck yeah give me a crowbar and a hammer and I'll have some fun

I use to do glazing (windows) wasen't too bad. The carpenters I worked with were lazy fat guys.

 

[StickFigure]

Fuck yeah give me a crowbar and a hammer and I'll have some fun

I use to do glazing (windows) wasen't too bad. The carpenters I worked with were lazy fat guys.

LOL! Seen plenty of those around the job sites. They were usualy the tile guys. My crew was in good shape and we were alway busting out asses to get on to the next job.

 

[wutangnomo]

LOL! Seen plenty of those around the job sites. They were usualy the tile guys. My crew was in good shape and we were alway busting out asses to get on to the next job.

Haha!! Funny how that is eh? Same with my experiences. You have either lazy fat guys or hard working in-shape dudes dying to get to the next job site.

 

[tinytank]

an apprentice carpinter here man.. if its wood work, or building work, then its gonna be tough and pritty boreing inless u are busy and get lots todo yourself, then its more frustrating than anything else.

 

[StickFigure]

an apprentice carpinter here man.. if its wood work, or building work, then its gonna be tough and pritty boreing inless u are busy and get lots todo yourself, then its more frustrating than anything else.

Ohhhh...enter the killjoy!!! LOL

 

[tinytank]

Ohhhh...enter the killjoy!!! LOL

lol.. im telling him how it is, ma man oak knows i dont sugar coat any of my words.

 

[theoak01]

havent heard back from the bank job,I think buddy is dicking me around so I am still looking.

went to the interview, it turns out its pre fab work, I build like roofs,walls etc then they get shipped out to a site, not like being on a site. hopefully I get the second interview. Ill keep you guys posted.

wasnt what I saw for myself but the money is right and I like physical labour

 

[DannoMight]

I labored for bricklayers in the union for the past 5 years. Now I lay bricks for myself and make out a little better without dealing with suckasses and backstabbers but I can still go back union anytime and make over $30 per hour. Laboring for brickies is one of the hardest jobs there is. What your doing is decent especiallyif you get insurance.

 

[theoak01]

yup ill get insurance and a pay raise once im hired on full time,so I hope I get it

bricklaying just sounds rough

 

[cboogsrun]

Forgot to answer your question.

Construction can be hard or easy depending on what area you are in. A friend of mine who I help out periodically does kitchen cabinet and countertop installations for condos. It is piece work, so he gets paid per unit put up. He prefers it that way because he works extremely fast and can get more work (we're talking entire condo buildings which he does all the kitchen cabinet/countertop installs himself). The work is tough as hell, but this guy oldschool and hard as nails.

Others prefer easier laid back work where they can take their time and make a ton. A good friend of mine is an electrician and that's his situation... easy laid back job where he doesn't get all too sweaty, yet he makes a very nice living.

Consider getting into an apprenticeship, learn the ropes for 6 months-1 year, build your reputation and tag along with a reputable contractor, then you can become an independent contractor yourself. That is when you really pull in the dough, as is the case with my kitchen cabinet friend.

You make it sound so easy just to start your own contacting business. You first and foremost better have great credit and some collateral. Or be like myself who has a very generous and wealthy friend and partner. Anyway you do it starting up is a ton of hours and hard work. I own a retaining wall company, well half of it, I had to take 6 months off from lifting to focus on getting my business off the ground. I'm finally settling into normal work hours. I wake up at 5am and am working at 5:45 scheduling my day out. I get home do an hour or so of paper work. That runs untill 6:30 or so. Then its off to the gym, back home to play with my daughter and I'm in bed at 9-10pm. Same shit everyday including Sat. Sometimes I have to go bid a job a 7pm at night. You'll find some people are very talkative and I don't get home till 9 or so. There is a lot into working for yourself.

 

[DannoMight]

yup ill get insurance and a pay raise once im hired on full time,so I hope I get it

bricklaying just sounds rough

Bricks aren't so bad its when you have to move around 12" rock faced block (or any block) that weigh over 70lbs each and sometimes you gotta move close to 1000 block per day. A good bricklayer can put around 200 units in an 8hr day. Someitmes you may have to throw them up on top of 6'6" scaffolding and while your struggling the brickies are being assholes and talking shit. Its really bad if your new but the pay is gr8.

 

[StickFigure]

I labored for bricklayers in the union for the past 5 years. Now I lay bricks for myself and make out a little better without dealing with suckasses and backstabbers but I can still go back union anytime and make over $30 per hour. Laboring for brickies is one of the hardest jobs there is. What your doing is decent especiallyif you get insurance.

OH damn!! I did that once. running all those bricks and the hod(sp) from the mixer to th bricklayer. Shit was contant cardio and strength training for friggin 10 hours a day. Shit, it wasn't even my job but my boss was building a new house and we were slow in the HVAC installations at the time so he threw me in there helping build his friggin house! lol!

 

[DannoMight]

OH damn!! I did that once. running all those bricks and the hod(sp) from the mixer to th bricklayer. Shit was contant cardio and strength training for friggin 10 hours a day. Shit, it wasn't even my job but my boss was building a new house and we were slow in the HVAC installations at the time so he threw me in there helping build his friggin house! lol!

Man when I first started I went home and was in bed within 2 hours of getting home and getting out of the shower. Plus it was the middle of summer and we are required to wear a hardhat and long pants and boots on 90 degree days. But it has made me pretty strong doing it for some years.

 

[Gaylords_Son]

be weary dude...many enter the trades without knowing the full ramifications. they get lured by supposive good wages and benefits. not a fucking easy job bor, you earn your money. I know quite a few well paid carpenters and not one of them is wealthy. must struggle to be middle class...ever met a carpenter who is 50? take a good look at him bor, is that how you wanna be (ie broken and bruised)?
i pounded union nails for about 5 yrs or so...it has it moments of pleasure and the money was right but
a. work is never guranteed, laid off occaisonally
b. if you suck you get run
c. you can seriously hurt yourself and others