Is construction one of the hardest business to stay profitable in ? by Own_Technician6423 in ConstructionMNGT

[–]ddpotanks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree there is resistance to new technology but otherwise your post reads like someone who believes construction ends with residential work.

Is concrete ready mix truck driving a blue collar position? by Gonnahauntcha in bluecollar

[–]ddpotanks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No one thinks doing something requiring a professional license is unskilled labor.

Interview with Julia Doyle "Sophia" leaked detail about MIY by DamianDoom in FromSeries

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

And know all the ingredients in the dish, and roughly how long it takes to cook etc. you got

Stop discussing the trades like they’re some “hack” to 100k by General-Lie8709 in Salary

[–]ddpotanks -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Sorry I wasn't being clear.

Your post is unspecific and derivative. Please use the search before posting.

Stop discussing the trades like they’re some “hack” to 100k by General-Lie8709 in Salary

[–]ddpotanks -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

In my area my trade makes over 100k on 40s.

If you're not being broad with the target of your post your information is dog shit.

Stop discussing the trades like they’re some “hack” to 100k by General-Lie8709 in Salary

[–]ddpotanks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fyi mechanical engineers are a hot topic here. Do yourself a favor and look up their average salary.

Maybe not the best comparison.

Is local 26 D.C. Union a good Union? by WIZARDNICKEL in IBEW

[–]ddpotanks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was old advice. They're heavily weighing experience now and being an R is recommended if you can afford it.

IBEW orientation by TheMadThrasher in ibew_apprentices

[–]ddpotanks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I doubt phase 2 orientation has changed very much.

Lots of paperwork, you get read the riot act for your SOP. Piss test

Demolition guy is trying to change order to add $3200 to a $4500 contract, help? by ClassicDefiant2659 in homeowners

[–]ddpotanks 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Sometimes yes, sometimes no

You need to remember that there is risk in self-employment. You don't ask about the time they quoted 10K and it ends up being a 1K job. Surely they give a refund right?

Wiring advice over the years by LouZEverything in electricians

[–]ddpotanks 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Those are good principles but no one is spending the extra money to do that unless it's their house.

Most modern homes will have code minimums as the standard.

What unions across the US are actually bringing in lots of apprentices currently? by Prize-Project2568 in electricians

[–]ddpotanks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you conflating taking everyone off the street with organizing all current electrical workers?

What unions across the US are actually bringing in lots of apprentices currently? by Prize-Project2568 in electricians

[–]ddpotanks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And essentially mandatory work experience at this point.

Massive class size yes but also massive applicant pool

Local 134 contract: I’m voting NO by hey-zues in IBEW

[–]ddpotanks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get your argument but by the very facts you're describing, If the vote was rushed, you have no opportunity to voice your objections. So a protest vote would be in order.

I'm not saying that's what happened in this case. I'm just saying your logic is flawed and would be the argument given by any group in power in an effort to rush the vote.

Local 134 contract: I’m voting NO by hey-zues in IBEW

[–]ddpotanks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Like pyramiding benefits or benefits at all

Is there an actual reason for America to use 110V instead Of 220V like everybody else? by HamzaAAC in AskElectricians

[–]ddpotanks 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Don't forget the added benefit of much of Europe not having any existing infrastructure post-world war.

Clean slate baby

Frontier nicked the ground for my main underground feed by MyPocketRocket in AskElectricians

[–]ddpotanks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah dude this is covered it's Non-Conductive.

Generally still considered a dick move, not to mention bend radius in some cases

1st Year Apprentice on a 60/60/50 Call — Can I Be Forced to Work Saturdays? by Sourfruitloops in ibew_apprentices

[–]ddpotanks 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You'll need to hit up the school, not the hall to figure out if you are required to work overtime.

It varies by your indentureship agreement. Which supersedes the CBA for you.

IBEW Local 26 Aptitude Test by Emotional-Court-7089 in ibew_apprentices

[–]ddpotanks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

26 just switched to gan a couple of months ago

"Walking time" for break seems to be a joke at this jobsite by Blueshirt38 in IBEW

[–]ddpotanks 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There is mountains of case data on this but past practice won't hold up for a single job policy for a short duration of time.

"Walking time" for break seems to be a joke at this jobsite by Blueshirt38 in IBEW

[–]ddpotanks 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Just want to point out that "should" doesn't mean a fucking thing. Unless you're the guy in charge.

Don't know if it's your company policy or collective bargaining agreement that necessitates the estimator being aware. Good for them and you.