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[Simmy]

Been working for about a year now, started brash dragging and chipping. saved up got my cs30/31 wasn't easy on the low wage!! now I'm starting on climbing.

 

I love this job!! but I want time off too!! the days are long about 12 hours and i get £65 a day. everytime I talk about time off i get told i can but i will be replaced and my job might not be there for me when I'm back.

 

Is this typical to the industry? I'm tempted to call the bosses bluff and have some time off. Just wondering what peoples thoughts are, should i just be happy that i have some work and get on with it or are there better people to work with?

 

And a final question, is college a good idea? or stick with on the job training?

[treequip]

Are you cards in or freelance?

[Lee Winger]

I'd tell your boss to stick his job, lifes way too short not to enjoy a few days off!

[Wolfie]

Normally i'd say your lucky to have a job but in this instance i think your boss is taking the piss. Look around for another job.

 

 

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[Simmy]

I got and paid for the training myself NPTC certificates arrived through the post few weeks ago

[Wolfie]

Regarding College, i'd say do it.

You can become a very good tree surgeon IF you are being taught by a someone good but to be a great arborist you need to know all about the tree - biology, P&D, etc.

 

 

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[Simmy]

Cheers for the replies.

 

I was thinking the same wolfie, i want to understand as much as possible about the job. been studying Environmental Science with the OU but recently been thinking i should got to college and find a course more suited to my job.

[pie eater pete]

He's taking the piss. Don't keep all your eggs in one basket. Always be on the lookout for someone else who needs a hand as there's enough like your boss in this game.

[Rich2484]

What everyone else said.

 

I just had a two day holiday and went to jonsie arb show. But its back to the grind stone next week.

 

But I will always have time to take off and take the family out or away.

[Lyn Ed]

I think he's lucky to have someone who works a 12 hr shift for £65, I think your better off too paying for your own tickets, that way there'll be no sour grapes if you told him to stick his job, keep your options open and when you get the chance speak to other tree company's and tell them your avalible, good luck.