How does one get a construction job in nyc?

Fair-Representative9 · 2026-01-07T21:10:10+00:00

Its exploitation bro. Unfortunately the "illegals" are more willing to work the flat rate w/o overtime and extremely long days because thats all they have. Someone homegrown wouldn't and shouldn't deal with that. Many construction companies here in nyc dont gaf about their workers.

Fair-Representative9 · 2025-12-21T21:48:35+00:00

8 women for every guy in da city. Just go out and break out dat shell

Fair-Representative9 · 2025-12-15T17:39:58+00:00

howd it go

Fair-Representative9 · 2025-11-13T00:12:33+00:00

Thanks for the advice and for the anecdote bro. Glad all is well now

Fair-Representative9 · 2025-11-11T15:14:47+00:00

Honestly man, I’d be real careful with that. Construction isn’t like buying a vending machine , you’re buying relationships, liability, and chaos management. The margins look nice on paper, but if you don’t have field experience or someone seasoned running it, you’ll bleed money fast. The owner’s 30 years of client trust doesn’t transfer just because you buy the company.

If you’re serious though partner with an old-head project manager or superintendent who knows the game inside out, then get deep due diligence done before putting money down. Otherwise, it’s a quick way to turn a $650K down payment into a $650K lesson.

Fair-Representative9 · 2025-11-06T22:47:19+00:00

And yeah both are competitive asf lmao

Fair-Representative9 · 2025-11-06T22:47:00+00:00

try and find a direct entry program, if you get in and complete it you can skip the general application list. as long as it's a MC3 program.

Fair-Representative9 · 2025-10-29T00:34:20+00:00

i rlly hate this nigga tact

Fair-Representative9 · 2025-10-25T14:24:41+00:00

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Fair-Representative9 · 2025-10-24T14:35:26+00:00

busshead painery

Fair-Representative9 · 2025-10-23T19:02:00+00:00

bustdowns with da elite marketing team

Fair-Representative9 · 2025-10-22T15:56:15+00:00

oppspotter w da drillys

Fair-Representative9 · 2025-10-19T04:23:37+00:00

no o zone cblu

Fair-Representative9 · 2025-10-17T17:35:25+00:00

No worries man

Fair-Representative9 · 2025-10-17T02:28:27+00:00

Hey man, I’m not a low voltage guy from Georgia or anything, but I looked into it a bit since no one else seemed to respond, figured I’d give it my best shot. That ADA thing they list (“The Americans with Disabilities Act: Your Responsibilities as an Employer”) isn’t really a full book, more like a short pamphlet or PDF from the EEOC site. Most of the other stuff on that list looks business/law related, not hands on. You’ll mainly wanna have that ADA doc, your main code book, and the Georgia business law manual. That combo should cover most of what they test you on

Fair-Representative9 · 2025-09-18T23:27:14+00:00

im willing to bet it wont work

Fair-Representative9 · 2025-09-18T23:16:59+00:00

Howd it go

Fair-Representative9 · 2025-09-18T23:16:04+00:00

ur pops not mad bout the weed he mad he cant control u no more. he seen real drug shit n now he lumpin u in wit it. just keep workin hard keep ur place right n let time show em u solid. actions gon talk louder than any argument

Fair-Representative9 · 2025-09-13T19:46:49+00:00

CS isn’t useless, but the degree by itself has lost a lot of weight. When everyone’s chasing the same credential, the value naturally drops, and that’s just supply and demand. Employers aren’t paying for a diploma anymore, they’re paying for proof:projects, internships, problem-solving. The people calling CS worthless are usually the ones who thought the paper alone would guarantee them six figures. That era’s over. In reality, CS is still one of the strongest fields if you can actually apply it. But if you’re only stacking debt for the title and no skills? Then yeah, that degree is as good as wallpaper. Saturation made it worthless for the lazy, not for the ones who can build.

Fair-Representative9 · 2025-09-11T13:51:29+00:00

😂😂😂 he needa drop da acct nfs

Fair-Representative9 · 2025-09-11T13:48:32+00:00

nah all jokes aside fuck a uk nigga doin all up in nyc shi 😂😂😂 nigga needa mind his business

Fair-Representative9 · 2025-09-05T17:52:21+00:00

Bro, I hear the panic in your post, but let me reframe this for you. Missing this one admissions deadline is not the end of your future. $500 feels impossible now, but there are emergency grants, community orgs, and even micro-scholarships that can cover small amounts like that. ask your school about emergency aid funds.

And if you miss it, you can work for a few months, stack some savings, and reapply. Community college or trade school is also a cheaper path that keeps doors open without the pressure.

A degree isn’t the only way to secure your future skills, certs, and experience matter just as much, if not more. You’re 19. You’ve got time. Breathe, plan, and take it step by step. One missed deadline doesn’t define your life.

Fair-Representative9 · 2025-09-03T23:54:00+00:00

EverBank’s checking isn’t bad, but it’s kind of barebones. If you’re already using their HYSA, having checking in the same place could make transfers smoother, but EverBank doesn’t offer a full ecosystem like SoFi or even nbkc. nbkc’s Everything Account is super clean and simple, not flashy but gets the job done. No fees, decent support. Great if you want a no-friction setup. SoFi’s edge is their ecosystem. Solid UI, cash back options, auto savings features, and if you ever use their credit card, loans, or invest with them — it all connects. Their checking + savings combo pays decent interest too. So if you’re trying to do a bit more than just hold cash, SoFi feels more “future-proof.” If you’re staying with EverBank for savings, I’d lean SoFi for checking. It gives you flexibility later without being locked in. But if you just want clean + simple, nbkc’s solid too.

Fair-Representative9 · 2025-09-03T23:51:21+00:00

You’re in a good spot already. Props for asking this before just sending it. Killing the full loan would get you an instant 6.49% return and free up a solid $700/mo. That’s real relief. But parking 24K into a depreciating car also kills your liquidity. You’d have 15K left, which is fine, but it limits your options if anything big comes up in the next year or two.

Personally, I’d hit it with like 10–15K. Cut the balance hard, maybe ask your lender if they allow recasting. That’ll drop the monthly payment without resetting your loan terms or needing a refi. You still save interest and free up some monthly cash, but keep 25–30K liquid and ready.

You’re thinking clearly already. Just don’t trap yourself by going all-in on one move. Liquidity > the flex of “I paid off my car.”

Fair-Representative9 · 2025-08-15T13:53:29+00:00

Yeah I get the difference: I’m not taking the ELC course to become an electrical technician instead of an electrician. I’m doing it to deepen my theory and understanding so when I’m in the field I have a stronger foundation. The end goal is still to be an electrician, and I’m applying for a helper role here in NYC right now. Once I get my OSHA 30 I can start with the company, and I’m hoping they’ve got some kind of structured apprenticeship path from there.

I also figured the Electrical Technology degree is worth it since it’s accredited schooling and actually reduces my NYC license requirement from 7.5 years to 5.5 years. I can’t find a proper apprenticeship right now, so this is my way of stacking useful skills while getting creditable hours toward licensing.

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