How are you supposed to compete as a subbie?

[mikecotterill]

This is partly a question and partly getting something of my chest, but how the hell as a subbie do you compete? In my relatively short time doing it I've worked with some good lads and met people who have become good friends. But I've also had the pleasure of working with people who lie to get the work, like the guy who apparently has a chipper, but it's always somewhere else! Im not going into his chainsaw work!! A guy working as a supervisor who has as much experience as my dog. I know two "climbers" who never climb. It really irritates me that these people have jobs that could be filled by someone "normal"!

I think the situation is made worse with the ease of getting saw tickets and it'll probably get worse too.

So any suggestions?

[swinny]

you can be competetive on price..... i never brag about my abilities..... the person i sub for can decide on the day

 

just keep at it and do a better job than the others!!

[big fell!]

I will not be compared to your dog Mike.... You do like a good moan dont ya pal. How are ya?

[john p]

you either subbie and put up with all the issues, or get the work for yourself on your terms,the way you want to do it.there s been loads of moaning about how unfair being a subcontractor is,if people aint happy there are hundreds of new blokes fresh out of college champing at the bit for any work going.

[mikecotterill]

Haha rick you know I didn't mean you mate. Yeah ok.

[skyhuck]

I wish they were my competition!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

They sound useless and easy to beat!!!!

 

It the skilled professional firms that I worry about!!!

[mikecotterill]

John, I'm already on that one mate there's no way I'm subbing forever!

Your point about the colleges is exactly my point, how many actually are interested in it and how many just see it as an easy way to well paid work.

I know what my work standard is like people I've worked for are always happy with my work I've no problem there.

[big fell!]

HAHA Glad your good pal. I think your a good subbie Mick, you always turned up on time, you had all the gear in your landy and you got stuck in. Thats how you compete! Take it easy

[mikecotterill]

I wish they were my competition!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

They sound useless and easy to beat!!!!

 

It the skilled professional firms that I worry about!!!

 

Don't get me wrong I'm in work and have been told it's 12 months work too so I've no problem there, it's not the work I want to be doing but there's not much option at the minute.

they are useless but seem to talk the talk etc. That seems to count for more.

[Billy]

in my, albiet extrmeely limited experience talking to the talk seems to get bullshitters everywhere. As once they're in eveyrone is too polite to bring mention that they're not backing it up with walking the walk, So if your half decent get used to telling people, I reckon!