What additions would you like to see on Arbtalk

[Steve Bullman]

Hi would like to see a STICKY thread for newbies starting out with info on insurances and companies that have reasonable rates

 

Whilst arbtalk sells advertising to such companies, it also tries to remain impartial

[marc laycock]

Make a button on the website that works like the participated part of the app. Be great to just click and bring up the threads you've been contributing to

yes I second this idea

[Joe Newton]

I'm sure if you concentrate the video on the job in hand and make every effort not to capture work mates, sign written equipment, or clients properties, there shouldn't be much of an issue

 

Haha difficult not to capture colleagues and properties if your filming from above! Unless people want to watch a nice vid of the weather to the tune of chainsaws!

 

If I edit out the blue talk and cock ups then I see no reason why my employer would object to me sharing a seemingly well executed and professional job

[Lorry thompson]

I dont know if its been said but I'm struggling to find some subbies down in the midlands but I'm sure there is a load of members who are in that area but maybe like myself havent been on here for a while, would it be possible/useful to list counties/areas in the country where subbies could list themselves with a short description of their experience tickets etc and contact details and maybe even add a bit where people could give the lads recommendations etc. Im guilty of not coming on here for a long time and using it when I need advice and stuff but I literally wouldnt know where eelse to look. Im finding it a little frustrating at the moment I have work for lads and I bet there is a few good lads in the area looking for work

[Steve Bullman]

I dont know if its been said but I'm struggling to find some subbies down in the midlands but I'm sure there is a load of members who are in that area but maybe like myself havent been on here for a while, would it be possible/useful to list counties/areas in the country where subbies could list themselves with a short description of their experience tickets etc and contact details and maybe even add a bit where people could give the lads recommendations etc. Im guilty of not coming on here for a long time and using it when I need advice and stuff but I literally wouldnt know where eelse to look. Im finding it a little frustrating at the moment I have work for lads and I bet there is a few good lads in the area looking for work

 

theres only so much i can do mate. I made listings free in the arborist directory, and still can't get the masses to sign up

[marc laycock]

I second that.

 

I am sure that those of us who try to advise, on whatever subject, are not looking for any praise, but sometimes you wonder if any one has benefited.

 

And then you wonder "why bother?"

Every day is a school day in this job, and I have had the pleasure of 99% great advice on arbtalk by the members and some of the site sponsors so cheers guys and thanks for bothering to answer some of our dumb questions

[Lorry thompson]

My bad I havent looked there mate I've looked in the employment forum and advertised. I think the way times are at the moment and employers worrying about taking people on full time subbies can really do well if they put themselves out there

[Lee Winger]

I find it hard to believe this site is out dated Steve, the fishing forums aren't a scratch on this site

[Steve Bullman]

My bad I havent looked there mate I've looked in the employment forum and advertised. I think the way times are at the moment and employers worrying about taking people on full time subbies can really do well if they put themselves out there

 

I agree, i've been saying that for a few years now. If you can offer a reliable service and justify your fees, then it makes a whole lot of sense for an employer to use a decent subby minus the liabilities of having staff on the books

[marc laycock]

Whilst arbtalk sells advertising to such companies, it also tries to remain impartial

I agree Steve so make it an area were the ones advertising can peddle their wares with rough guide prices to entice us in, a sort of one stop compare shop, what do you think?