Trial Week

[Bewarethemoon]

I've been offered a weeks work on a trial basis and I've obviously jumped at the opportunity. Anyone have any advice aside from just working my nuts off?

[bobh]

watch carefully, think about the job and then do what needs doing before you have been asked.

nothing impresses me more than someone who is obviously thinking about the job

[will.morris]

Firstly congrats buddy

 

Was a similar thread very recently that hit the nail on the head about what to do when starting out. Basically arrive 5/10mins early with a positive attitude, get stuck in loading the tools, leave the phone in your bag, be ready to go at the end of any breaks, help others when you've done your job.

 

Just work hard, anticipate what you should be doing next .... and enjoy it!

 

Best of luck!

[Tom Wilding]

As I said before, something that's always been said to me, pick up a rake or broom before you even think about the blower shows your a bit more of a grafter

[Rich2484]

Don't stand around looking dumb. Grab something and be busy. If there a climber on sight or your not climbing and the saw comes down ask if he wants a drink sent up. I always find that if time is slow I pick up a rake and clear what's on the ground, clearing up little and often saves time at the end of day, even if it's into a pile ready for bagging.

 

Be early and ready to go, don't forget anything, and don't be a clock watcher. Biscuits at breaks and offer tea if you take any in a flask. B a team player.

[Pete Mctree]

think before you speak & communicate clearly

[Beezy]

All of the above, plus have a packed lunch with you so you're not reliant on a garage/bakery stop.

 

Banter is good, but don't overstep the mark until you fully get to know the lie of the land and what are the limits with the lads/lasses, that'll take longer than a week

 

Be keen and get stuck in, think about the next task before you are asked and enjoy!

 

Good luck mate.

[Hodge]

Are u getting paid on this weeks trial?

[oldwoodcutter]

and avoid standing around chatting to mrs miggins while the rest of the team have the sweat rolling off them.

[Hodge]

and avoid standing around chatting to mrs miggins while the rest of the team have the sweat rolling off them.

 

Unless she is propper fit:)