Jump to content

Log in or register to remove this advert

Recommended Posts

Posted (edited)

50 a day as a newbie sounds good, better than what i got right at the start.

 

having said that it all depends on your living costs, dependants etc

 

 

josh, some hope comes as people progress and develop and they can earn more / are worth more.

 

 

jamie

Edited by Jamie

Log in or register to remove this advert

  • Replies 146
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Posted
50 a day as a newbie sounds good, better than what i got right at the start.

 

having said that it all depends on your living costs, dependants etc

 

 

josh, some hope comes as people progress and develop and they can earn more / are worth more.

 

 

jamie

 

 

yeah, agree, think its very area dependant to what the cost of living is, thus, what a good wage is

Posted

Lets face it, none of us are gonna get rich from this trade, yes we will have good days where we can earn top dollar, then there are days where things dont pan out as expected, and theres less money in the pot, better to recieve a wage at all than nowt.

As for tutoring, its not something I would wish to do, just wouldnt have the patience! I think some of the tutors are bloody good and just wish to share their lifetime experiences with newbies, others simply couldnt make the grade in the cut and thrust of industry, on a business level. It does seem to me that a lot of people think that after a couple of years on a saw, they are too good to be on the tools any more, and think its time they went on to instruction, consultancy or become TO's, so we end up with very few "old hands" to pass on tricks of the trade, in the field.

Posted
Ahh yes, I have heard this phrase. It is often spoken by those that "CANT TEACH"

 

How do you know??

 

Have you observe these these people trying to teach and failing??:confused1:

 

I think it would be more accurate to say it is said by people who "DON'T TEACH"

 

But its hardly going to be said by someone who does teach, now is it.

Posted
How do you know??

 

Have you observe these these people trying to teach and failing??:confused1:

 

I think it would be more accurate to say it is said by people who "DON'T TEACH"

 

But its hardly going to be said by someone who does teach, now is it.

 

In all honesty I have only seen one person who, having failed miserably to instruct a group walked off saying “those who can do and those who can’t teach”.

 

I do know a lot of people who are entirely on top of their jobs who freely admit they wouldn’t know one end of a lesson plan from another.

 

What else can I say, If you are reading this, thank a teacher.

Posted

For me, I don't care if a climber has 2 weeks experience or 20 years, I will pay what they are worth, and assist them to be productive. A pig headed old climber is more trouble to me than an passionate inexperienced climber.

 

Graeme McMahon

Posted
Brilliant. Signature material there Steve.

 

I got £30 a day to start with. and back then i was prob better worker than the guys that i pay 70 a day to now.

 

I think 50 a day fro someone new is fair. unless they are self employed ..then 70 a day is good. if anyone ever complains to me about how much they get paid..the they can go else where. good luck to them!

Posted

 

I think 50 a day fro someone new is fair. unless they are self employed ..then 70 a day is good. if anyone ever complains to me about how much they get paid..the they can go else where. good luck to them!

 

so you never grumbled about wages in your youth then?

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  •  

About

Arbtalk.co.uk is a hub for the arboriculture industry in the UK.  
If you're just starting out and you need business, equipment, tech or training support you're in the right place.  If you've done it, made it, got a van load of oily t-shirts and have decided to give something back by sharing your knowledge or wisdom,  then you're welcome too.
If you would like to contribute to making this industry more effective and safe then welcome.
Just like a living tree, it'll always be a work in progress.
Please have a look around, sign up, share and contribute the best you have.

See you inside.

The Arbtalk Team

Follow us

Articles

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.