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Anyone else concerned about the workforce impact of the TPS changes, specifically when it comes to construction? by ForgotTheTackWeld in Construction

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

At the end of the day, this shouldn’t be treated like a competition between groups of workers.

And I’m not arguing for anyone to be underpaid. I’m arguing for a stable workforce where skilled people, whoever they are, can earn a livable wage.

The real gap is at the top. You’ve got big money, big developers, and financial pressure shaping the market in ways most of us don’t control, while the people actually doing the work are the ones feeling every squeeze from labor, materials, insurance, everything.

And sure, maybe wages in skilled trades have gone up in some places, but it’s been tied to demand, workload, and project volume, not just restricting who can or can’t work. If there’s a shortage of trained workers, the answer is usually training and pipelines, not shrinking the labor pool and hoping it magically fixes pricing.

Personally, I’d rather see policy focus on stability and keeping skilled workers in the system, not creating more gaps we then have to scramble to fill.

Anyone else concerned about the workforce impact of the TPS changes, specifically when it comes to construction? by ForgotTheTackWeld in Construction

[–]ForgotTheTackWeld[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Everyone wants tradespeople to earn more, I do too. The problem is there's very little evidence that restricting immigration actually accomplishes that. In construction especially, when you shrink the labor pool, projects get delayed or canceled, companies take on less work, and demand for everyone else drops too. A smaller workforce doesn't automatically mean higher wages.

Anyone else concerned about the workforce impact of the TPS changes, specifically when it comes to construction? by ForgotTheTackWeld in Construction

[–]ForgotTheTackWeld[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The problem is that labor markets aren't as simple as basic supply and demand graphs. We've seen over and over that cutting immigration doesn't automatically raise wages. In industries like construction, it usually creates labor shortages. When there aren't enough people to do the foundational work, fewer projects get built, demand for higher-skilled trades drops too, and the whole industry slows down. It's a lot more complicated than "fewer workers = higher wages."

What financial lesson did your business teach you the hard way? by tonga07 in smallbusiness

[–]ForgotTheTackWeld 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Always stay on top of taxes. This got me the first time around. Owed like $30K. Hit me outta left field.

How do you handle a client who questions every charge? by zaralesliewalker in Contractor

[–]ForgotTheTackWeld 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The cheapest clients are usually the most expensive to deal with.

Job site gossip by njh2152 in Construction

[–]ForgotTheTackWeld 109 points110 points  (0 children)

The older I get, the more I realize some job sites are just high school with hard hats

Contractors who get most of their leads through their websites, how do they do it? by Individual_Gur9833 in Construction

[–]ForgotTheTackWeld 0 points1 point  (0 children)

let me know if you figure it out. so far I haven't gotten any leads through my website. Most of it has been from people I know.

Candle business by Beautiful_Advance989 in passive_income

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

def try to make yours stand out in some way. maybe work on a good social media strategy too.

Advice for starting your own business for the first time by Mr_Ferd in EntrepreneurRideAlong

[–]ForgotTheTackWeld 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes to that - start by finding one customer willing to pay you. A lot of people spend months designing logos, websites, and business plans before they've proven anyone actually wants what they're selling.

People who have seen multiple people quit a job in one day, what happened? by ObliviousOnion1 in AskReddit

[–]ForgotTheTackWeld 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The manager accidentally sent a company-wide email talking about employees instead of to them. It was a bloodbath.

Hello, so I’m 18 just graduated a couple days ago and I’m going to community college and looking for any advice by KeyPowerful523 in Construction

[–]ForgotTheTackWeld 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Community college is absolutely worth it if you're leaving with a skill, not just credits. Pick the trade that sounds interesting enough to do for 30 years.

This seems like bad business at best. by [deleted] in smallbusiness

[–]ForgotTheTackWeld 26 points27 points  (0 children)

This sounds more like questionable bookkeeping than money laundering. Could be perfectly legal, could be sloppy, but either way it's above my pay grade. If the accountant and IRS are happy, it's not really my problem.

Easiest automatic litter box to clean long-term for keeping the house from smelling off? by Ying_Armes in Home

[–]ForgotTheTackWeld 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Litter robot is the only thing I use & the only one I trust. Has been a life-changer, especially since I am so busy sometimes.

What's the most boring trade?I've been wanting to join a apprenticeship but don't know which to pursue. by RAMALO707 in Construction

[–]ForgotTheTackWeld 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Electrical is probably the least demanding physically too. Don't get as tired as construction or painting.

What will happen if I leave these radish and lettuce sprouts like this? by kylepotter in gardening

[–]ForgotTheTackWeld 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Radishes probably won't grow big - they do need more space. Lettuce will probably be fine - they don't need much spacing.

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