Is it actually worth it anymore

[will.morris]

Oh god not this again lol

 

She is a 'good' friend from college. Sheridan

[Steve Bullman]

haha, shes proving popular round here, perhaps i should employ her as a promo girl at the shows

[waz77]

She's stunning, those college days must have flown by...

[will.morris]

You wait til you hear her voice as well! I appreciate it is a marmite topic, but if you turned the lights off and played it by ear it was like being in bed with Cheryl Cole Larvvvv ittttt

 

2 years of living in student halls full of geordies was absolutely amazing

[mendiplogs]

I think there is some really interesting posts in this thread, Andy, your mentality and your attitude is just incredible given your situation, I take my hat off to you

 

There is also some really naff and IMO ignorant posts from people that have been lucky and are doing ok, good for you, but don't speak down to other members which may be as good as, or even better arborists than yourself but are just not getting the opportunities they need. NEED being the key word, peoples general view is they can't keep up with living costs, not that they can't afford a new sports car. It varies on so many different factors, its simply not a case of saying 'man up' ... that won't satisfy landlords, this is about DECENT people genuinely struggling to make a living from the trade, don't insult their intelligence by telling them to stop moaning.

 

From a college leavers point of view I can agree on just how hard it is just to get in with a company. But I also know people that qualified at the same time as me and are now on £80 a day climbing full time, I'd be more than happy with that but I got lucky in that I'm off to start my career properly in NZ this summer.

 

So to everyone that is struggling, try to hang in there, it is tough for a lot but a positive attitude may carry you through. Arbtalk should be a place for arborists to help each other, so come on guys, it could be you in their situation, treat others how you'd wish to be treated and have a heart!

 

HI WILL well said mate you no never no when it could be you jon

[mendiplogs]

haha, shes proving popular round here, perhaps i should employ her as a promo girl at the shows

 

HI STEVE yes good on the t shirt stand mate you got my vote

[Pat Ferrett]

My attitude is head down arse up and keep working stuff what matey up the road is doing if your worried about him then your eye is off the ball

[will.morris]

HI WILL well said mate you no never no when it could be you jon

 

Exactly how I see it bud It has been very frustrating for me not being able to get into the trade full time but really its the established guys that are under immense pressure just to keep their heads above water for whom I really feel for. I was very privaleged (sp) in that my parents supported me whilst I was at college, without them I simply was'nt earning enough from tree surgery to keep up with my rent/living costs and I'm very appreciative of that. But its people that have families to support and a mortgage that really have it tough.