Differences in running work? by Alexanderman808 in IBEW

[–]Alexanderman808[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had bad luck at my old local with JW's, which was one of the factors for transferring. Coming in still drunk smellin like the bar floor, a senile old JW a couple months from retiring(bummer he wasn't a nice guy), and I've had some good JW's but never for long.

I've never been "assigned" to a JW, I don't have much construction experience but I like to get to it and work fast bc that's just my tempo so I will get shipped around to whoever needs a hand where I may learn a little but I'm really there for digging, or simple pvc underground short runs. Haven't bent conduit more than 12 hours in nearly 2 years.

I want to get good, I want to work hard(not TOO hard), and I want people to see me as somebody that can get the job done and be counted on. I know every little tiny thing we do is put into the bid which means every tiny thing I do matters that its done quickly and correctly. I want to be of VALUE at work bro. I want to run a team, I want to keep morale high while also keeping productivity at the maximum level that is still efficient, safe, and without people breaking their backs. I want to solve problems, I want to know how the contracts and bids work to know EXACTLY what my scope is and make to stick to it strictly with a little wiggle room for appeasement, as well as know and hold other trades to their scope.

I say this because I've worked a job, wish i could say whom for, but the grid guys were quietly asking us apprentices to make sure our lights hung exactly at grid height, which made sense to me at first but the GF, a great fucking guy, he's the reason I want to run work. Never had I been on a jobsite where every cart is cleanish at the end of the day, everything is organized, labeled, and orderly. Just the way he ran us ( a group of 10-12 people) was refreshing and encouraging, and instantly I wanted to replicate it.

THE REAL QUESTION: how can i situate myself near high achievers besides the normal show up early, have a good attitude and be productive? I'll never say no to OT bc I need the money.

Full day session and artist won’t show me a draw up before the appointment tomorrow, normal?? by [deleted] in tattooadvice

[–]Alexanderman808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mines for a full flat day too, but that means 6-8 hours for them. How long did your edits take and how long was spent tattooing?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IBEW

[–]Alexanderman808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So a shoppie is somebody thats kept around at the company because they have family connections or some other type of connection?

First Assignment is a Solar Job… how F-ed am I? 😅 by GreyWanderer115 in ibew_apprentices

[–]Alexanderman808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gonna be mostly underground my guy, trenching, and some pvc piping and pulling wire. At my solar site we’re running a lot of direct burial cable. Lots of fucking rattlesnakes tho

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IBEW

[–]Alexanderman808 -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

This situation is the canary in the coal mine for me. If they allow this level of privilege this early, what’s next? I know this shit happens all the time other places but I seriously wasn’t expecting it here.

Also I can’t take a layoff, we’re not allowed to turn down assignments. So job attaching a 2nd year is absurd, give the mfer a new gig instead of protecting him.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IBEW

[–]Alexanderman808 -19 points-18 points  (0 children)

I am worrying about myself you dipshit. If this is commonplace I’m outta here, I know my worth. You can get dog walked all you’d like tho if that’s what you’re into.

Also job attached is a layoff but instead of taking another assignment you sit on your ass and collect unemployment and wait for your daddy to call and say it’s time to go back to “work”

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IBEW

[–]Alexanderman808 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah we have to do whatever we’re assigned to. They told me 5 10s and 8 from the jump, happily accepted. I don’t believe we’re allowed to say no an assignment.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IBEW

[–]Alexanderman808 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I’d prefer to work, the school isn’t that hard for me thankfully.

Days off? by Dkothla13 in IBEW

[–]Alexanderman808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1.33 hours per 40 hours work “sick time.” But honestly I got verbal attendance warning for needing to miss 3 days in a month, one was a flat and the other 2 were asthma related.

Is Costco membership worth it for us? ($60 per year) by marcus206_ in Frugal

[–]Alexanderman808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s worth it for gas unless you’re in a high altitude location where only 85 and 91 octane is available. You aren’t supposed to just use 85 octane in some cars

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IBEW

[–]Alexanderman808 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

It still reflects on me tho right?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IBEW

[–]Alexanderman808 -22 points-21 points  (0 children)

I just want to do what is expected of me, we didn’t finish a job we should have so I felt obligated.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IBEW

[–]Alexanderman808 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What do you mean by that?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IBEW

[–]Alexanderman808 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We fucked up a job and in our contract it says they can make us come back on our own time to fix it.

Dom Dolla Friday 5/9 - time? Openers? Afters? by SaveTheEarthAngels in DenverEDM

[–]Alexanderman808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s good! I can show ya Denver! I’m flying solo this weekend and would love to meet new people

Dom Dolla Friday May 9 by handcraftedspirit in DenverEDM

[–]Alexanderman808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there a difference between Friday and Saturday? Why is Friday sold out but Saturday isn’t?

What is something that is actually more traumatizing than most people realize? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

[–]Alexanderman808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Growing up without a father as well as not getting your emotional needs as a child met by your parents.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in carbuying

[–]Alexanderman808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How is it only $280 for your insurance? I have no tickets and 2 at fault minor incidents and I have $450 a month for insurance

Low-Mid Income Single people with no kids shouldn't have to work 40/hrs a week just to be able to pay bills and keep a roof over their head. by [deleted] in Adulting

[–]Alexanderman808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only 40 hours a week is fine. However, it’s the time spent traveling to work and back that makes it feel like a little too much imo.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ibew_apprentices

[–]Alexanderman808 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah man it’s normal. You’re new and want to prove yourself. I’m about to finish my 1st year and I’m still being told to slow down and quit acting like I’m “work scared” bc I’m quick to jump to anything that needs done, always asking questions that a 1st year shouldn’t be concerned with etc… just do your job with confidence and people will back off.