Getting started?

[arbormonkey]

I was lucky for my dad to have had his own tree company for 27 years. So I cant really comment but I understand it must be hard. If you give me your number and would not mind coming up north maybe we could sort something out

 

regards

 

jay

[TheHungrySquirrel]

I was lucky for my dad to have had his own tree company for 27 years. So I cant really comment but I understand it must be hard. If you give me your number and would not mind coming up north maybe we could sort something out

 

regards

 

jay

 

 

Thanks Jay. I'd love to travel and cut but not sure the missus would approve. If I really can't find anything I'll give you a shout.

[eggsarascal]

Thanks Jay. I'd love to travel and cut but not sure the missus would approve. If I really can't find anything I'll give you a shout.

 

I don't want you to take this the wrong way but, you obviously ain't going hungry. Jay said he might be able to help you out, ok he's in the north west and you are in Kent, four'ish hour drive? If the sums work out do it!.... It's summer so you can sleep in the back of the van or in a tent. Get the experience and a few quid at the same time.

 

I've worked for myself for a few years yet I still work away for a few days at a time now and again, needs must and all that. I got two days work up north last week, ok, that two days paid a weeks money so for me was a no brainer. Slept in the back of the van on an air bed (Mrs Egg thinks I'm mad) for not getting a B&B. If ya want the work, money and experience you will do what it takes.

 

Best of luck.

[Hodge]

I don't want you to take this the wrong way but, you obviously ain't going hungry. Jay said he might be able to help you out, ok he's in the north west and you are in Kent, four'ish hour drive? If the sums work out do it!.... It's summer so you can sleep in the back of the van or in a tent. Get the experience and a few quid at the same time.

 

 

 

I've worked for myself for a few years yet I still work away for a few days at a time now and again, needs must and all that. I got two days work up north last week, ok, that two days paid a weeks money so for me was a no brainer. Slept in the back of the van on an air bed (Mrs Egg thinks I'm mad) for not getting a B&B. If ya want the work, money and experience you will do what it takes.

 

 

 

Best of luck.

 

 

Very true, how keen is keen these days, I remember my first day as a trainee mechanic, I had to be at the garage at 8am, I got there at 7.30 and helped open up and I stayed until the guy giving me a lift home was ready, I didn't care, I just loved cars and being around them.

[Joe Newton]

For us if a potential trainee has 30/31 it's a bonus, saves paying for it if we keep them on.

 

Keep ringing around tree firms, offering to do a days work. There will always be jobs where a small company could use a spare pair of boots on the deck.

 

Once you get the opportunity, slog like hell, be polite, keep your head down and don't talk too much, and just hope you impress.

[mike1987]

If jay offfered me a few days work I would jump on it four hours is nothing travel wise I have travelled from Middlesbrough to Dorset for work in the past you just have to remember that you are not just gaining a wage you are gaining experience, contacts and a possible reference these are easily worth as much as cash on your hand

Edited July 9, 2015 by mike1987

[Shane]

It's hard to say without all the facts but you need to remember that guys like me who run our own company get any number of calls, emails, texty things every week from folk who have got CS30/31 38/39 or whatever.

 

I've never had anyone contact me who didn't say they are hard working, punctual, keen, etc. I guess thats what the colleges tell them to say.

 

You need to tell employers why YOU are different. Give some good examples of where you have gone the extra mile (not just the extra inch).

 

A lot of people on here have had to graft incredibly hard for what they have - you just need to be aware of the level of competition.

 

Its down to your own circumstances (Flexibility, desire, attitudes, domestic situation) what you do next but it's in your hands ultimately.

Work to make your own good luck

 

Maybe a reference to the 'Silky saves the day' thread is needed here.

[arbormonkey]

It's hard to say without all the facts but you need to remember that guys like me who run our own company get any number of calls, emails, texty things every week from folk who have got CS30/31 38/39 or whatever.

 

I've never had anyone contact me who didn't say they are hard working, punctual, keen, etc. I guess thats what the colleges tell them to say.

 

You need to tell employers why YOU are different. Give some good examples of where you have gone the extra mile (not just the extra inch).

 

A lot of people on here have had to graft incredibly hard for what they have - you just need to be aware of the level of competition.

 

Its down to your own circumstances (Flexibility, desire, attitudes, domestic situation) what you do next but it's in your hands ultimately.

Work to make your own good luck

 

Maybe a reference to the 'Silky saves the day' thread is needed here.

 

that is very true shane

[Old Mill Tree Care]

your all a bunch smarter than I

 

 

Now, that's your first mistake!

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[Gary Prentice]

Now, that's your first mistake!

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Speak for yourself:001_tt2: