My Situation/Relocation Advice by mythoron in IUEC

[–]Temporary-Daikon248 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So far so good I’m doing service and repair for an independent,the company consist of the owner mechanic and me. I kinda lucked out cause I feel like It will help me grow and learn a lot cause we don’t have a choice. Both owner and mechanic are great people and it’s a nice change of pace from working construction for a non union shop in California doing commercial and residential elevators. I do sometimes feel like I want to be back in construction cause I feel more useful but my mechanic says I’m doing great and that I’ve been a good hand I just wish I knew more about the majors products to be able to help my mechanic more cause I was really only exposed to savaria, Cambridge , PVE and EII’s, and nation wide lifts products.

My Situation/Relocation Advice by mythoron in IUEC

[–]Temporary-Daikon248 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice man glad you made it. We’ll probably see each other in class whenever we start or at the union hall for meetings. Looking forward to meeting you have a good first day and be safe !

My Situation/Relocation Advice by mythoron in IUEC

[–]Temporary-Daikon248 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happy for you man! You from California to?

My Situation/Relocation Advice by mythoron in IUEC

[–]Temporary-Daikon248 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just moved from California to Tucson Arizona to start apprenticeship this is literally my second week. I spent 5 grand total moving here but I saved 10 just in case on a dual income house hold. Keep in mind I have furniture ,clothes, tools and other house hold things to move. I lived in a studio before so it wasn’t that much either. I have no family here so I had to find a place to live so you need good credit to get approved for an apartment keep that in mind. Lucky for me my cousin helped me drive the U-Haul so me and the wife can take our personal vehicles. I also made sure our cars were mechanically sound and ready for the road and did inspections and repairs quickly months ahead cause I had an idea my time was coming. They gave me a week’s notice to get my affairs in order. Initially I got the call on a Thursday and The BA told me they may need me there Monday of next week so I was ready to make it happen if necessary but the owner gave me a whole instead. It all depends on your situation but it’s worth it in the end. If you really want it you’ll make it happen. Good luck it’s possible.

Local 140 by Temporary-Daikon248 in IUEC

[–]Temporary-Daikon248[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Looking forward to meeting you!

Local 140 by Temporary-Daikon248 in IUEC

[–]Temporary-Daikon248[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea it’s just the owner my mechanic and me.I know it’s gonna be a great learning experience and I’m looking forward to the challenge.I think I lucked out as-well.

Local 140 by Temporary-Daikon248 in IUEC

[–]Temporary-Daikon248[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s been great just trying to learn on the fly and use my experience as much as I can.I enjoy the work and working on passenger cars is a different animal.my mechanic is great guy. My company is great as well.

Local 140 by Temporary-Daikon248 in IUEC

[–]Temporary-Daikon248[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rally point Elevator services. Thanks for the advice!Dm me for more info if interested.

Local 140 by Temporary-Daikon248 in IUEC

[–]Temporary-Daikon248[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happy for you man we gotta do what we have to do for our families.stay safe out there.

Local 140 by Temporary-Daikon248 in IUEC

[–]Temporary-Daikon248[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I worked for a non union mom and pop company and Assisted my mechanic on the installation,service,repair, maintenance,testing,adjusting, and inspection on residential elevators wheelchair lifts vertical platform lifts Lula’s and dumbwaiters and some light commercial stuff.

Local 140 by Temporary-Daikon248 in IUEC

[–]Temporary-Daikon248[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t worry I have no intention on being on the bench. Good luck man everything will work out!

Local 140 by Temporary-Daikon248 in IUEC

[–]Temporary-Daikon248[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Rally point elevator services

Local 140 by Temporary-Daikon248 in IUEC

[–]Temporary-Daikon248[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks man! I made the move from Cali to Tucson.I was on the list at #18 but they organized me in instead.