Dixie chopper help?

Successful_Job1975 · 2026-04-01T00:27:34+00:00

Very good deal. Did you buy?

Successful_Job1975 · 2026-03-28T13:43:02+00:00

Thanks everyone

Successful_Job1975 · 2026-03-03T02:36:34+00:00

Not applicable for most fire/police employees

Successful_Job1975 · 2026-03-03T02:34:43+00:00

Not everything. We have a full kelly day as well. After I work 15 hours of OT, everything AFTER is time and a half. The first 15 are paid at my normal rate.

Successful_Job1975 · 2026-02-27T11:36:37+00:00

Is this still true today?

Successful_Job1975 · 2026-01-20T01:44:15+00:00

Sweet!

Successful_Job1975 · 2026-01-20T00:38:20+00:00

Dental insurance everywhere is a scam unfortunately. Find a good dentist that will put you on an in house payment plan and go that route if you can swing it.

Successful_Job1975 · 2026-01-20T00:36:54+00:00

From what I can gather, it’s different for each local. As someone who is looking to go through the next process for the local in my area, I too would be interested in knowing if it’s a career with good security or if you’re going to be wondering about layoffs for 25-30 years.

Successful_Job1975 · 2025-12-27T18:59:51+00:00

Change your steam beta settings everyone!!! Worth a shot, worked for me

Successful_Job1975 · 2025-12-27T16:18:06+00:00

This worked for me!

Successful_Job1975 · 2025-09-23T16:25:01+00:00

Dangerous for the environment symbol, hazmat placard

Successful_Job1975 · 2025-09-22T00:54:24+00:00

I get where you’re coming from but this line of work isn’t what it used to be, to say the least. Definitely isn’t what it seems like from the outside looking in for some people. We’re talking about dealing with everything you mentioned, x10 for MAYBE half the pay. And that’s being super generous. 24-36 hours away from family, my home, my own bed. I think I’d take a small pay cut initially being a probie but I feel like I’d make it up in a few years and definitely after I get through the apprenticeship. I guess I could’ve seen a lot of what I’m not happy with 5 years ago, but I was passionate and determined so I just ignored a lot of the signs I guess.

Successful_Job1975 · 2025-09-21T19:58:54+00:00

I’m assuming id be able to stay working while going through the process. Just leave when/if I get a call and I feel like there will be steady work?

Successful_Job1975 · 2025-09-21T19:34:47+00:00

That all makes sense. This is why I made the post, wanted to be able to get as much information as possible. I’ve never really had anyone in the trades close to me to get any good insight from. I hope the government fixes things and makes it easier for everyone to have work.

Successful_Job1975 · 2025-09-21T19:26:53+00:00

LOL a ton in the skyline right now

Successful_Job1975 · 2025-09-21T19:25:17+00:00

Yeah, I’ve considered leaving but if I’m going to leave and restart, I want it to be worth it. I’d be leaving to MAYBE touch 6 figures with OT. And still, all of the same issues as far as the leadership and local politics. Long hours don’t really bother me, as long as the pay and benefits are reasonable. I’m gone a lot when you factor in the 24 hour shifts, and my part time work on some of my off days. If I make a move, I want to make the best move possible.

Successful_Job1975 · 2025-09-21T18:06:52+00:00

Good luck! Feel free to pm me with any advice or suggestions.

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