How much you on?

[skyhuck]

I think people should charge what they think there worth, .

 

 

HELL NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I want more than that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[samarb]

lol, I sometimes think that, usually after they have promtly paid.

[3dogs]

I take home what the job lets me!

[bob]

I take home what the job lets me!

so is that more than your worth

[Frank]

I take home what the job lets me!

 

sweaty boots, scabby skin and some sawdust????

Come and work for me.

[pence162no]

Horses for courses.

 

I've been lucky enough to work with Scott Forrest aka Gumpy (British and NZ climbing champ) and would easily be prepared to pay someone with his ability £200+ (gross) per day when the occasion demanded it. Which would generally mean a big tree.

 

The difference in productivity between the keen youngsters and the top dogs is massive. Not simply in climbing speed but also in speed of thought and decision making.

 

I also feel that EVERYONE in our industry makes about 50% of what they deserve when compared to other less arduous, much less dangerous trades.

 

I think the reason we get paid less than other trades is that if I wasn't doing this every day for work, I'd be doing it for fun.

I can't imagine many sparks or plumbers could say the same... that's not to say I don't agree with you.

 

Also, it's because sparks and plumbers don't have to pitch their quotes against unscrupulous pikies that'll murder a tree for a fraction of our costs.

[Marc]

I think the reason we get paid less than other trades is that if I wasn't doing this every day for work, I'd be doing it for fun.

I can't imagine many sparks or plumbers could say the same... that's not to say I don't agree with you.

 

Also, it's because sparks and plumbers don't have to pitch their quotes against unscrupulous pikies that'll murder a tree for a fraction of our costs.

 

There are unscrupulous rogues in all trades!! The rogue element is not a big problem.

 

Although i love my job and still very keen, I believe i should be rewarded for the skill and professionlism with which i carry out my job, unfortunatly the playing field is not level nor is the view the public have of us, we are not looked upon as skilled craftsmen worthy of a high price.

[Stephen Blair]

There are unscrupulous rogues in all trades!! The rogue element is not a big problem.

 

Although i love my job and still very keen, I believe i should be rewarded for the skill and professionlism with which i carry out my job, unfortunatly the playing field is not level nor is the view the public have of us, we are not looked upon as skilled craftsmen worthy of a high price.

 

stop working for folk that dont pay you well enough and concentrate on finding good customers. i am working just now for 500 a day plus vat plus travelling. i have worked for these customers for over 10 years now.i am only taking saws and climbing kit. the turfor is another 100 quid a day.50 quid for labourer ontop:001_smile:

[Mark Bolam]

All good points fellas.

 

If we all carry on doing a thorough and professional job I reckon public perception will change eventually.

 

Our kit is getting better all the time. We now have Arbtalk.

 

Window cleaning ladders aren't getting any longer...

[Stephen Blair]

All good points fellas.

 

If we all carry on doing a thorough and professional job I reckon public perception will change eventually.

 

Our kit is getting better all the time. We now have Arbtalk.

 

Window cleaning ladders aren't getting any longer...

 

some will employ cowboys and learn a lesson, some will always employ cowboys. dont worry about the latter. be picky with your customers, but we always get caught out sometimes:ohmy: