Jard84

Fairly new to posting on arbtalk hopefully this post works. Few pictures from a cedar dismantle over a school in North Germany and a little drawback, deadwood and thin on a Hickory on the last day of the trip yesterday. Sadly no before on the cedar, i was too keen to get up and get going. Been here 2 weeks, done all sorts. Got to say, their standard of work is great, the number of big trees is impressive. Proper test. Going home happy today

£80/£90 can’t go wrong. Goes through the wash well and stays waterproof. I’m looking for something a bit lighter for summer myself. Nice thing I found was the massive hood did fit over my kask lid. Tried climbing in it a few times over winter, pretty uncomfortable. Going Cut and Climb next I reckon [emoji1303]

Don’t know if it’s worth mentioning top hooking your saw, worked with a bloke who had this loads by not using the grey eye that fits next to the strop loop

It sounds like you’re ready to take the plunge mate, if your current boss is up for giving you days as self employed but not willing to pay you what you want. Just keep him as security and start climbing for other people at the rate you want. You’ll definitely find that your skill set will develop working with different people and as you improve so will your day rate. I mean, SE isn’t all roses. You’ll sometimes have slack days where you’re worried about where the works coming from or you’ll need to find the money to replace some expensive ppe or climbing tackle. But as you get more established with more contacts, those issues shouldn’t be as pressing. From personal experience, the positives far out weigh the negatives of being self employed though and again, for me. I wouldn’t go employed again

I’d take the self employed option mate. From the sounds of it, we both have a similar amount of time served in the industry. If your boss isn’t interested in upping your money to keep you happy then all that’s going to happen is you’ll end up resenting everything you’re asked to do if you stay. I’ve tried full time employment, hated it. Felt I always had a firm hold of the shitty end of the stick and only really got control back over my working week and general happiness when I went SE again. £120 a day is what I take if I’m climbing, £100 a day if I’m groundsman for someone. £150 is the golden spot I’m working towards but in my own opinion. I’m not quick enough and have no rigging gear to warrant £150. Take the plunge. Shop around. Work for other people, that’s where you’ll really learn things, get your name out there and most importantly make sure you are getting a good deal. Don’t be afraid to ask for more money if you feel you’re being asked to do something that warrants extra cash. Be confident too, if you’re a competent and safe climber. Not everyone can do what you do so know your worth. It might seem scary but if you’re a hard worker, punctual, pleasant to be around and understand your job. You’ll get more work. If your current boss values your input, he’ll pay your day rate to keep you coming in for him. Good luck

Perfectly put

Experienced groundie and 2nd climber seeking work. Currently based in Mid Wales (Rhayader) but will travel. 3 years experience on all manner of tree jobs, own climbing gear, saw and transport. Hard worker, punctual and capable Private message or call 07871022242

Freelance groundie based in Hull looking for work. I've got CS30 and 38, Level 2 NPTC Diploma Forrestry and Arb. Soon to have CS31 and 39. Experienced in all aspects of ground work and small to medium sized climbing jobs. All my own PPE and climbing gear. Willing to travel. Give us a DM on here or drop us a text/call 07597658054