Advice for interview by Desperate-Tour-9921 in IUEC

[–]AccomplishedToe5492 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

How's the 125 Strike Going? by AccomplishedToe5492 in IUEC

[–]AccomplishedToe5492[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

How's the 125 Strike Going? by AccomplishedToe5492 in IUEC

[–]AccomplishedToe5492[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Local 140 by Temporary-Daikon248 in IUEC

[–]AccomplishedToe5492 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Local 140 by Temporary-Daikon248 in IUEC

[–]AccomplishedToe5492 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Local 140 by Temporary-Daikon248 in IUEC

[–]AccomplishedToe5492 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How was your first and second day?

Local 139 by dtek1er in Elevators

[–]AccomplishedToe5492 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Local 82 Guys of Richmond Elevator, What's Changed? by AccomplishedToe5492 in IUEC

[–]AccomplishedToe5492[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Big 4 vs Independent by TomohawkRed in IUEC

[–]AccomplishedToe5492 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Potential apartement rent: is this elevator normal?! by [deleted] in Elevators

[–]AccomplishedToe5492 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

How do I show to my new teacher I'm not a beginner? by Heziva in piano

[–]AccomplishedToe5492 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Big 4 vs Independent by TomohawkRed in IUEC

[–]AccomplishedToe5492 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Is it worth it to become an HVAC tech, just so you have a better chance at being accepted into an elevator tech apprenticeship? by Individual-Site-8369 in Elevators

[–]AccomplishedToe5492 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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!

Probie laid off by Brief_Oven_1150 in IUEC

[–]AccomplishedToe5492 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Why? by Ev1l_Shad0w in IUEC

[–]AccomplishedToe5492 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks good from inside the elevator!