ChrisPlumpton
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We used get £20 for a load (overweight transit load). We where just happy to get rid of it to be honest!
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That's just it. At the end of the day it all boiled down to his word against mine. The union viewed it 50/50 and could go either way. He was a crafty fella my old boss. Just because it can't be proven doesn't mean it didn't happen.
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That's quite a bit cheaper than I was told. Needless to say, I'm no longer a member. What was the point being a member if they can't/won't help. I had a union rep sit in on meetings with my boss, they even said he was in the wrong but still got no help from them.
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I know all that. And I agree he sounds like he is definitely being exploited. Now the law favours the wealthy. And people like my former employer capitalise on the fact that he can bend the rules and break the law and you need a small fortune to do anything about it. I was a member of the union Unite, they told me I'd need £2500 to get him to court and cover costs which I'd get back if I won. Problem was, it was essentially his word against ours. Not a problem if you've got that sort of cash but I didn't and my former boss knew it.
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This is where the law falls flat on its face. You, as the employee have to prove that you're being exploited. This means a tribunal that comes out of your pocket until the case is settled. And there's still no saying you'd win in court. I had a boss who used to break and bend every rule in the book but to do anything you had to prove it which cost ££££ and he new that we couldn't afford to take him to court. The laws are engineered to suit employers.
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It all depends what he is contracted to do.
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Brilliant video Reg. I love watching your work, I find it rather inspiring. Still think the 201 mod vid is one of your best👍🏼
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I'm with you on this. I have a huge amount of respect for our military, past and present, but I don't see how this was disrespectful in the slightest. I could understand if they used the memorial as part of the stunt but it was just near it. I feel people get offended far too easily these days.
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Hi, I'm looking for a subby groundsman for occasional work in the Cheshire area. Must have CS30&31 ,CS38 and chipper ticket. Mostly small scale work as any big jobs I have, I get a subby climber in and do the ground work myself. £100 a day. Contact Chris on: 07946 349969 or Email horizonarb@gmail.com.
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I'd seriously consider doing some volunteering. I did two and a half years of volunteering with a mix of places. National Trust, local wildlife trusts and some private stuff. Every weekend, Saturday and Sunday, as well as working 45-50 hrs a week in my day job. It was invaluable. It gave me a taste of what to expect, what areas of the job I enjoyed the most and it looks good on the CV. And it got me my first job in Arb.
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And this sums it up perfectly
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I've briefly touched on the subject with him in our lunch break today. He basically says to make it worthwhile him working to cover costs and earn a wage he needs £125. I know he thinks because its Arb work that I can just bang another £25 on top of a job and all is well, but I'm just starting out in an area that's overrun with tree guys and quite often I may not get that kind of money myself, and I genuinely don't believe I can afford to pay that kind of money for what he brings to the table (he does have his 38 and 39 but with no experience).
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Well I'm going to sleep on it. Lots to think about. Thank you all for your input. I appreciate it.
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Cheers. I'll give it a try!
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That essentially what's happening.
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It counts for a lot. I genuinely appreciate him but I just can't justify the kind of money he wants for what I ask of him.
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That just sounds like terrible business. 45% of profit? He turns up on the day (most of the time I pick him up) does basic groundy work and goes home. I put the leg work in to get the jobs, price them, sort the logistics out, use all my gear (van, chipper etc) to give him a massive cut of the profit. I'm paying what I would consider a good day rate for what I ask anyway. Nobody it that expendable.
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Well I'll have to have an awkward chat with him then. I just can't justify paying a groundy £125 a day. My biggest issue with it is I know he's self employed and he has to get his own PPE, saws, fuel, etc and it all adds up over a year but I feel the job I ask of him doesn't warrant that kind of money. I'd rather pay a climber the money, stay on the deck and run the job from there.
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He does his own jobs too, I bring him in on my bigger jobs, there's certainly no regular days or consistency, it's an as and when needed basis. My insurances (10mil public and employers covers him and our working situation).
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I'll only started up in June last year so taking someone on full time isn't an option just yet. He's a good grafter but no really climbing experience and he's no experience of rigging. He's a good friend who I can rely on but he has a limited skill set for that kind of money and for what I ask of him. I understand he's self employed too and he has costs to cover but I know I can't justify paying essentially a brash dragger that kind of money. I could bring a climber in on all my jobs for £120 a day and do the groundwork myself. Which I'm more than happy to do. I can manage the jobs and sites better from the ground.
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Just wondering what the general price is for a subby groundy (northwest area)? I use the same lad for most of my stuff. I'm currently paying £100 a day. But he's asking for £125 a day. My problem is I can get a subby climber for that money. What's people's thoughts?
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When I started climbing I didn't think I'd get through my 38 I was that fearful of heights! I knew I was scared of heights before I started, but the drive to do this line of work was strong enough to try and conquer my fear. 3 years on from my 38 I still get nervous but I know it's all in my mind. I quite often 'have a word with myself' when I'm up there. I find getting in a comfy position, and having a sit down, taking in the view and after a few minutes I've got my mind back under control and the elvis leg has stopped! I often found climbing with someone else in the tree with me settled my nerves, and like another post says, lots of small climbs will build up your confidence for the bigger stuff. I hope you work through it mate.
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I couldn't understand why my wrist was so weak. The surgeon told me afterwards that the bridge of tendon that they cut also holds all the wrist bones in place👎🏼.
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Not sure if this is aimed at me mate but.... 3months on and it certainly better than it was. I can feel my hand which is a big bonus. The wrist is still pretty weak but getting stronger everyday. The scar still hurts if you press it but other than that I'm glad I had it done. If it carries on healing as it has, I think I'll be 100% by the end of next month.
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first days work in 3 months due to having carpel tunnel op. Always room for improvement.
