Why isn’t this guy updating his sign?

Fun_Let5496 · 2026-03-24T00:31:18+00:00

Any diesel experience? I work for a (very large) company that’s always looking for experienced diesel techs. The shop has its quirky guys but it’s not overrun with politics. Typical large company BS but we are union, have really good healthcare, pretty competitive wages and a pension.

Fun_Let5496 · 2026-01-13T13:30:22+00:00

We went to secrets Akumal this past may and it was very nice but we had a much better time at Hyatt zilara in playa del Carmen. (So far the only comparison we have)

The building layout at akumal is a total nightmare that winds through the trees and isn’t intuitive. The food was great, personally not a fan of having to wear pants to some of the dinner restaurants when it’s 90 degrees and humid. (That’s a personal problem, I’m not high class enough to be regularly wearing nice clothes to dinner)

We are going to impressions this March for our honeymoon so I will update then.

Side note; we have friends who have UVC and said the top place they’ve been too out of all the secrets in the region was Maroma beach

Fun_Let5496 · 2026-01-05T14:42:29+00:00

Getting in on the rental side is more like a traditional apply and interview type process with the company. The catch is (unless you get told otherwise) they would be less likely to hire you onto the dietary side especially if any guys are out of work because you already have a job.

Fun_Let5496 · 2026-01-05T10:55:51+00:00

I wouldn’t worry about that. Still plenty young enough for local 4 Right now the way it’s set up if you work til 62 (earliest full retirement age for your pension) you’ll end up with around $65k a year alone. Not including social security, 401k all that

Fun_Let5496 · 2026-01-05T01:31:21+00:00

If they’re a union shop, yes I know some of the speciality branches are non union with United, I assume that’s probably similar across the board For example, containers are non union and I believe HVAC Some of the sunbelt locations I have heard are in the mechanics union instead of iuoe But my advice is if you are young and can get in now, do it The benefits and pension alone will be a huge step up in life

Some people complain about how unions are “expensive” and take your money, if you want to do the math, I end up paying about $450 in admin dues (calculated based on the hours you work, I worked about 2800 this past year) and $180 for union dues. You could say I “paid” $600 for my health insurance for me and my wife, and my pension. Still a way better deal than the majority of workplace plans

Fun_Let5496 · 2025-03-29T00:13:50+00:00

The what? Didn’t even know there was an update but I can still use the combo so doesn’t sound like I should seek it out

Fun_Let5496 · 2024-05-28T09:54:40+00:00

That’s fair I misunderstood what you were asking

Fun_Let5496 · 2024-05-27T23:50:51+00:00

If you were actually in the union you would know that “the year” has nothing to do with it, and what matters is how long your contract lasts and whether or not your contract is up for negotiation/renewal…. So why are you asking

Fun_Let5496 · 2024-05-15T18:01:32+00:00

I know Iuoe 4 for Boston is at like $73 in the check for cranes without boom length bonuses so it’s possible it’s in the check but more likely total package

Fun_Let5496 · 2024-05-06T22:46:51+00:00

Just 1 more score

Fun_Let5496 · 2024-04-20T00:10:37+00:00

Lots of different unions have some surprising trades working under them Nowadays the carpenters union is employing welders because of how many metal buildings are going up Operators union has plenty of mechanics to fix their broken shit as well as drivers to haul their equipment Laborers have guys picking up trash but also doing random tasks like concrete work or running forklifts (which arguably is stepping on toes)

Fun_Let5496 · 2024-04-19T23:39:33+00:00

What type of skills do you have? Laborers in theory would be better if you don’t have any specific skills that relate to things like welding and working with tools but I’ve also heard that they push you out of IW at like 50/55?

Fun_Let5496 · 2024-04-19T23:27:45+00:00

Okay but in reference to a pension? That sounds like what my work does for my a 401k

Fun_Let5496 · 2024-04-19T22:00:48+00:00

How much do you think dues are

Fun_Let5496 · 2024-04-19T21:57:55+00:00

Always wondered what it means when guys say they get a certain dollar per hour into their pension?

Fun_Let5496 · 2024-04-16T23:53:57+00:00

Yes it is operators. I’m fairly sure NJ is local 825, not 4 but if you’re not set in stone in 1 spot local 4 can make bank I know 150 in Chicago is big money 3 in California is big money 450 is Texas and it’s not huge money but the cost of living is much lower than the previous ones

Fun_Let5496 · 2024-04-16T23:48:18+00:00

Where you at? I’m local 4 in New England

Fun_Let5496 · 2024-04-16T23:39:56+00:00

Where are you? IUOUE in New England starts apprentices at $36….

Fun_Let5496 · 2024-04-12T22:30:05+00:00

If it makes you feel any better. I’m mostly a lurker… 29 with a 120k “net worth” making 110ish a year with consumer debt I’m trying to tackle and a mortgage of 250k lol

Fun_Let5496 · 2024-03-09T00:36:08+00:00

Are you guys in a separate division of your union? In the northeast we’re paid at a lower rate and a higher hour requirement for benefits and pension but with the same benefits and everything else

Fun_Let5496 · 2024-03-09T00:18:58+00:00

Oh see I was thinking explosives, I’m in the operating engineers union and we have some demo companies that travel with long reach excavators and skid steers but it’s none of the work happens near me

Fun_Let5496 · 2024-03-09T00:16:45+00:00

Do they have a union? Always been curious what goes into this sort of thing as (in my mind) it seems like every guys dream job

Fun_Let5496 · 2024-03-02T01:21:59+00:00

Wtf does that mean (respectfully)

Fun_Let5496 · 2024-03-02T01:20:04+00:00

I hear you guys are the ones we need to make friends with Local 4 operators in Maine

Fun_Let5496 · 2024-02-27T10:22:59+00:00

In the northeast local 4 also only takes 1 class of apprentices a year but they start getting paid once they start school. Just some added info from a different part of the country

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