any journeyman ironworkers here need a job? lots of work in alberta, canada

[New England]

Originally Posted by Check

I've always been a guy that doesn't need a lot. Yeah, I like nice things but as a single guy I've made sure to keep my bills rather low, so I can save and do what I want. Some people want to be wealthy but that has never been a concern of mine. Making 60,000-80,000 a year has been enough to satisfy me.

Joe, how long do iron workers usually last? I can't imagine that many 60 year olds doing it.

i worked as an electricians apprentice during college

the average union electrician lived seven years after he retired. seven.
this was in the mid 2000's, too. minumum wage in my state was probably 6 or 7 dollars and i was making 20. it was brutal work.


it's insanely hard on your body, especially if you're in an industrial or commercial setting

i was in monster shape and in my early 20's and it burned me out.



also, 40 dollars an hour is around 80 k a year if you work 40 hours each week.


also, the electricians i worked for who were in the local union were reguarly subject to strings of weeks here and there where they wouldnt have any work. they would "collect" (ie collect unemployment.)
the electricians union was one of the only unions at the time that covered their health insurance after they were laid off.


the trades are a great way to make money if you dont mind the physical nature of work. you cant do it forever, and that's because it physically breaks you down.
personally i'd try and put in no more than five years as a journeyman and try and make my own way as a business owner
if you offer a competative price and good service and you can get the business you have almost unlimited potential.

[Mannie Phresh]

Im an operating engineer. Run yellow iron, turn a wrench, lube, and soils and aggregate testing. Not to mention labor with sledgehammers and shovels. It pays great sets up a great retirement with out a shaky 401k. Last year got my right hand mangled so now they have to pay for me to go through college. whatever i choose to do and im at a complete loss for what to do.

[BrooklynBomber]

Originally Posted by joe strong

· Any United States Journeyman Ironworkers, Journeyman Welders or Journeyman Rodman who are interested in working through our Local please forward a resume to admin@ironworkers720.com. Do not contact the Local as we are just collecting names now and we will contact those interested in the next month.

local 720 ironworkers union...lots of work & we can't fill calls. $40.57\hour, pension, benefits, etc.

Are you guys into fracking or something?

[Check]

Originally Posted by New England

i worked as an electricians apprentice during college

the average union electrician lived seven years after he retired. seven.
this was in the mid 2000's, too. minumum wage in my state was probably 6 or 7 dollars and i was making 20. it was brutal work.


it's insanely hard on your body, especially if you're in an industrial or commercial setting

i was in monster shape and in my early 20's and it burned me out.



also, 40 dollars an hour is around 80 k a year if you work 40 hours each week.


also, the electricians i worked for who were in the local union were reguarly subject to strings of weeks here and there where they wouldnt have any work. they would "collect" (ie collect unemployment.)
the electricians union was one of the only unions at the time that covered their health insurance after they were laid off.


the trades are a great way to make money if you dont mind the physical nature of work. you cant do it forever, and that's because it physically breaks you down.
personally i'd try and put in no more than five years as a journeyman and try and make my own way as a business owner
if you offer a competative price and good service and you can get the business you have almost unlimited potential.

Yeah, I guess you're right about the breakdown of cash. I guess I don't even need that since I made under 60,000 and still lived very nicely(single guy).

Speaking of electricians though. I was going through jobs at the school I was going to and they were hiring some at 33 dollars an hour. 33 dollars an hour right out of school, no experience is pretty good.

[Check]

Originally Posted by Mannie Phresh

Im an operating engineer. Run yellow iron, turn a wrench, lube, and soils and aggregate testing. Not to mention labor with sledgehammers and shovels. It pays great sets up a great retirement with out a shaky 401k. Last year got my right hand mangled so now they have to pay for me to go through college. whatever i choose to do and im at a complete loss for what to do.

Yikes! See that's the sh1t that would worry me. Not only is it dangerous but it's probably hot as fuk and probably uncomfortable. Not to mention the heights that Joe probably works at.

[Miburo]

Originally Posted by Mannie Phresh

Im an operating engineer. Run yellow iron, turn a wrench, lube, and soils and aggregate testing. Not to mention labor with sledgehammers and shovels. It pays great sets up a great retirement with out a shaky 401k. Last year got my right hand mangled so now they have to pay for me to go through college. whatever i choose to do and im at a complete loss for what to do.

Damn, how bad was the injury?

[brick wall]

Originally Posted by Mannie Phresh

Im an operating engineer. Run yellow iron, turn a wrench, lube, and soils and aggregate testing. Not to mention labor with sledgehammers and shovels. It pays great sets up a great retirement with out a shaky 401k. Last year got my right hand mangled so now they have to pay for me to go through college. whatever i choose to do and im at a complete loss for what to do.

no wonder you don't post as much anymore...sad for a keyboard warrior like you

[Mannie Phresh]

Originally Posted by Shiranui

Damn, how bad was the injury?

lost 2 fingers still going through surgeries happened back in october. the good thing is i get a bachelors degree free and in less than 10 years ill have a robot hand free as well.

[Mannie Phresh]

Originally Posted by brick wall

no wonder you don't post as much anymore...sad for a keyboard warrior like you

ill always be tougher than a d!ck licking pakt@rd like yourself.

[brick wall]

Originally Posted by Mannie Phresh

ill always be tougher than a d!ck licking pakt@rd like yourself.

lol don't get butthurt now flowmo, just messin with ya

of course you will always be tougher than me in the internet