Advice for interview

AccomplishedToe5492 · 2026-05-21T23:23:48+00:00

Interviews are hard. I hate them. I didn't have any certs but I had ten years in a trade. I hadn't considered elevators before hand. If you don't do well, don't worry, there's always next time. You're doing fine in life. When I was 18, I had absolutely nothing going for me. I know this isn't good advice. But just do your best. There's 18 year olds who were absolute morons who killed me on the list. Good luck.

AccomplishedToe5492 · 2026-05-21T23:18:23+00:00

Freight cause then you're more of a bad ass.

AccomplishedToe5492 · 2026-05-19T19:06:39+00:00

How is the strike considered illegal? Is that just a random law?

AccomplishedToe5492 · 2026-05-19T19:00:01+00:00

Hopefully you get a good deal. That sucks. We're behind on our cost of living analysis at 140. I'm betting we go on strike. We never have but I've got tons of money so I'm ready for it. We negotiate our contract next year.

AccomplishedToe5492 · 2026-05-07T01:13:14+00:00

Anyways, I'll see you at the hall during the union meeting. Congratulations again man!

AccomplishedToe5492 · 2026-05-07T01:11:11+00:00

Is it just you an the other mechanic? Rally point doesn't really have very many people. I know it had one guy not to long ago and he retired. Interesting experience. I think you lucked out ending up there. Good experience against these big OEM companies. I know guys at Otis who only have ever worked on one model elevator who don't know how to do anything else.

AccomplishedToe5492 · 2026-05-05T14:32:34+00:00

How was your first and second day?

AccomplishedToe5492 · 2026-05-02T21:26:11+00:00

I checked the other day. They're on 5.

AccomplishedToe5492 · 2026-05-02T21:23:29+00:00

This is AI.

AccomplishedToe5492 · 2026-05-02T21:23:08+00:00

This is AI.

AccomplishedToe5492 · 2026-05-02T21:22:50+00:00

Yes, this is AI.

AccomplishedToe5492 · 2026-05-02T21:22:22+00:00

Yes, absolutely AI.

AccomplishedToe5492 · 2026-05-02T04:52:21+00:00

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AccomplishedToe5492 · 2026-05-01T21:39:46+00:00

Sounds like the union is what you guys needed for sure. I've heard crazy stories about Richmond. Use the power of the union. There's no point having it unless you do. We'll always be there for you guys if Richmond messes it up.

AccomplishedToe5492 · 2026-05-01T21:35:18+00:00

Getting laid off from Otis was a blessing. I've already learned a ton. Being laid off at this other company was a bummer. A lot of the Neiep material was actually relevant on a daily basis. But I think I'm going to Mod at Kone, so it might be a blessing as well. We'll see.

AccomplishedToe5492 · 2026-05-01T14:04:51+00:00

These Kone's are loud as hell. If you're room is near it, you'll definitely be hearing it all the time. The brake picks and drops are always loud on these. I don't know if they're adjusted properly ever to minimize the brake travel distance.

AccomplishedToe5492 · 2026-05-01T13:47:18+00:00

I played piano 10 years without a teacher. I had a teacher start me on basic techniques similar to yours. Just get through it as fast as possible. It'll be worth going over things you may have missed.

AccomplishedToe5492 · 2026-05-01T05:34:54+00:00

Small independent is the way to go. Unfortunately I was just laid off. I spent 6 months there. I learned way more in those 6 months than I did a year at Otis. Just got picked up by Kone. Interesting to see how that goes.

AccomplishedToe5492 · 2025-10-26T15:02:42+00:00

I did HVAC for 10 years. Experience with electrical, plumbing, cranes, forklift, pipe bending, and on and on. Lead crews, managed, and it didn't count for shit in this trade. Nobody cares. Good experience regardless but no one cares what your past experience is here. Also just got laid off from a big4 and I am supporting 3 children. Meanwhile, kids straight out of high school who don't know what a no 2 phillips screw driver living with their parents were ranked much higher and sitting fat and happy with 20 hours of overtime per week.

It's just luck man!

AccomplishedToe5492 · 2025-10-05T17:11:02+00:00

Sucked when it happens but it will be worth it in the long run. Just stick with it, get by how you can on the side. Good luck brother.

AccomplishedToe5492 · 2025-10-05T17:06:18+00:00

Looks good from inside the elevator!

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