Freelance knowhow??

[Arran Turner]

Im just getting started in the arb industry and freelancing seems to have caught my eye, and now i have questions:001_rolleyes:

 

Is there enough money in freelancing to do it full time as such

 

Obviously you need to be quick and good at what you do, so how long has it taken you guys to get to a position where you are

 

What are the worst bits

What are the best bits

 

p.s i know you cant just advertise as a freelance climber and i understand ive got years ahead of me before im compitant but it would be a nice goal/ aim for myself

 

Thank You

 

Arran

[john p]

yes there is money if your good,allow yourself a good three years of climbing,watching and learning before taking plunge imo.good luck

[Stephen Blair]

the answer is yes there is lots of money to be made as a good climber:thumbup1:

 

BUT its probably 1 of the toughest jobs going, you have to be super fit, hardworking, tough and willing to work hungry, needing the toilet, with people you probably wont like and spend your time either up a tree, in a traffic jam and smelling not to good and also wet:laugh1:

 

i was subby climbing after 6 months off the ground.

[Mike Hill]

You can advertise as a "Free Lance" anything mate.People on here are "Free Lance" groundies for when Crews need an extra Hand,Climbers of moderate skill that might charge less and be attractive to landscape gardeners for example.

 

Then there are the "Arbor Stallions" who are capable of striking down upon any Tree like a Harbinger of Arboral Destruction.These people are few in number and charge alot.

 

I freelanced a bit in London ten years ago,it was never my main gig and almost always on weekends.The best bits were working in different areas with new people and the worst was the lack of Bus and Train services if I was working a Sunday.

[Arran Turner]

You can advertise as a "Free Lance" anything mate.People on here are "Free Lance" groundies for when Crews need an extra Hand,Climbers of moderate skill that might charge less and be attractive to landscape gardeners for example.

 

Then there are the "Arbor Stallions" who are capable of striking down upon any Tree like a Harbinger of Arboral Destruction.These people are few in number and charge alot.

 

I freelanced a bit in London ten years ago,it was never my main gig and almost always on weekends.The best bits were working in different areas with new people and the worst was the lack of Bus and Train services if I was working a Sunday.

 

Okey, I underrstand that it would be hard to book a full week as its as and when your called, so a side business would be in order. So as a freelance climber you had a set price per day?

 

Sounds like im hooked on money im not i just want to know the ins and outs lol

 

Thank You !

 

Arran

[Billy]

Its the best money you'll make, short of executing your own jobs. I fill most of the days i'm not doing my own stuff with it. However, you have to be willing to climb any tree (within reason), and get the job done quickly and safely or they wont be calling again, you must also be willing to work in whatever weather your employer for the day deems necessary etc etc, its a tough job but you wont make anywhere near the same money as an employed climber or groundsman. I wouldn't make it your goal within the industry though, as working for others at all times means your always in for that big horrible job and the hard days. Most days subbying is are at a flat out brutal pace, or extremely technical and big, which is fun but the novelty wears off after a whle imo.

[Rich Rule]

It is doable mate. I freelance climb for quite a few different companies in the area. I am busy 5-6 days a week. I have no interest in setting up with a truck and chipper. Freelance climbing is just a case of finding someone or multiple someones who require the skillset you have.

 

It could be due to the timeframe I have been freelancing, but doing a good job and being able to fit in with different crews is a major part of it. It could also be the reason why I have been so busy in recent years.

 

I currently have 3-4 days left to fill in January. So as a freelancer running at just under 2 months booking's is not too bad.

 

Good luck and be honest about your skills.

Edited December 3, 2011 by Rich Rule

[Stephen Blair]

It took me 8 months to save up £10k in the bank and have no money worries for my lifestyle and buy things because i wanted to.

But from the off i was my own worst judge, i always have been. Low self esteem and hating been given into trouble for things is a good combo for hardwork and a good reputation as a grafter.

Turn up early ready to go, finish when everyone else has gone home.

If you are not appreciatted, then leave and find another contractor.

 

If you are hungry for money then its simple. If you dont mind the stuff i said in my first post on your thread then you wont go wrong.

[treequip]

You can advertise as a "Free Lance" anything mate.People on here are "Free Lance" groundies for when Crews need an extra Hand,Climbers of moderate skill that might charge less and be attractive to landscape gardeners for example.

 

Then there are the "Arbor Stallions" who are capable of striking down upon any Tree like a Harbinger of Arboral Destruction.These people are few in number and charge alot.

 

I freelanced a bit in London ten years ago,it was never my main gig and almost always on weekends.The best bits were working in different areas with new people and the worst was the lack of Bus and Train services if I was working a Sunday.

 

Just spat mi tea out :thumbup:

[Jesse]

Im just getting started in the arb industry and freelancing seems to have caught my eye, and now i have questions:001_rolleyes:

 

Is there enough money in freelancing to do it full time as such

 

Obviously you need to be quick and good at what you do, so how long has it taken you guys to get to a position where you are

 

What are the worst bits

What are the best bits

 

p.s i know you cant just advertise as a freelance climber and i understand ive got years ahead of me before im compitant but it would be a nice goal/ aim for myself

 

Thank You

 

Arran

If you are good and fast then lots of money but watch the VAT level, if you are very good it would pay to have long holidays or consider working the uk summer in Australia when its there winter and cool.