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Posted: 3/28/2024 8:20:03 AM EDT
When I started working for the company, we were doing 60 hour weeks. Pay was good (for central AR) and I was really happy. Not a difficult job and all the guys I work with are awesome.
Cut to January and the work dropped off. Every week has been the same from management “next week will be better!” We have averaged 3 days a week since January, not being told if we are working until after 6pm the night before. Which makes plans impossible. I worked Monday and have been off Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. I’d have taken my kid camping. Im lucky that my wife earns enough for us to pay all the bills etc. Some guys have been in deep trouble for months now and I feel really bad for them. The hourly rate is good, but when you’re not working, you’re not earning. They don’t get that concept. I’m one of the oldest guys (34) that works out in the field. Youngest is 18. That makes us millennials and gen Z. We ALL want to put in big hours and work damn hard. It’s the older management that have fucked things up. Losing contracts, spending crazy money on new equipment and new hires. I have my notice this morning and don’t expect to be given much more work over the next two weeks. It’s disappointing and I feel pretty numb about it. |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 8:23:39 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By DCPhoenix: When I started working for the company, we were doing 60 hour weeks. Pay was good (for central AR) and I was really happy. Not a difficult job and all the guys I work with are awesome. Cut to January and the work dropped off. Every week has been the same from management “next week will be better!” We have averaged 3 days a week since January, not being told if we are working until after 6pm the night before. Which makes plans impossible. I worked Monday and have been off Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. I’d have taken my kid camping. Im lucky that my wife earns enough for us to pay all the bills etc. Some guys have been in deep trouble for months now and I feel really bad for them. The hourly rate is good, but when you’re not working, you’re not earning. They don’t get that concept. I’m one of the oldest guys (34) that works out in the field. Youngest is 18. That makes us millennials and gen Z. We ALL want to put in big hours and work damn hard. It’s the older management that have fucked things up. Losing contracts, spending crazy money on new equipment and new hires. I have my notice this morning and don’t expect to be given much more work over the next two weeks. It’s disappointing and I feel pretty numb about it. For the guys who are hungry and want to work there’s plenty of opportunities may have to move though. Keep your head up. |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 8:24:41 AM EDT
[#2]
"F" um.
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Posted: 3/28/2024 8:27:25 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Tango-22]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By The_Like_Button: For the guys who are hungry and want to work there’s plenty of opportunities may have to move though. Keep your head up. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By The_Like_Button: Originally Posted By DCPhoenix: When I started working for the company, we were doing 60 hour weeks. Pay was good (for central AR) and I was really happy. Not a difficult job and all the guys I work with are awesome. Cut to January and the work dropped off. Every week has been the same from management “next week will be better!” We have averaged 3 days a week since January, not being told if we are working until after 6pm the night before. Which makes plans impossible. I worked Monday and have been off Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. I’d have taken my kid camping. Im lucky that my wife earns enough for us to pay all the bills etc. Some guys have been in deep trouble for months now and I feel really bad for them. The hourly rate is good, but when you’re not working, you’re not earning. They don’t get that concept. I’m one of the oldest guys (34) that works out in the field. Youngest is 18. That makes us millennials and gen Z. We ALL want to put in big hours and work damn hard. It’s the older management that have fucked things up. Losing contracts, spending crazy money on new equipment and new hires. I have my notice this morning and don’t expect to be given much more work over the next two weeks. It’s disappointing and I feel pretty numb about it. For the guys who are hungry and want to work there’s plenty of opportunities may have to move though. Keep your head up. This. If you have good drive and initiative you’ll be golden. It’s their loss and you’ll likely land somewhere better. |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 8:30:39 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Crazyascanbe]
[#4]
It’s the older management that have fucked things up New people that are older or the same people that were running the company? Where i work the President stepped down and handed everything to his daughter. Been going down hill since he left. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 8:40:47 AM EDT
[#5]
Can you fill pot holes. I hear there are some openings in Maryland.
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Posted: 3/28/2024 8:43:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By terryj: Can you fill pot holes. I hear there are some openings in Maryland. You should see em round here |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 8:45:15 AM EDT
[#7]
Sorry to hear about the situation. However, I don't understand the logic of quitting in that situation without having another job lined up. Unless you're retiring.
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Posted: 3/28/2024 8:46:08 AM EDT
[#8]
What kind of work do you do? I'm trying to hire someone for central AR
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Posted: 3/28/2024 8:46:47 AM EDT
[#9]
What is your line of work?
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AR, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 8:47:21 AM EDT
[Last Edit: WrightP]
[#10]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DCPhoenix: You should see em round here Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DCPhoenix: Originally Posted By terryj: Can you fill pot holes. I hear there are some openings in Maryland. You should see em round here Is this construction work? I feel LR is dying so much compared to NWA. I'm here in Central AR but work remote for an Oil and Gas company out of Houston. |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 8:48:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WrightP: Is this construction work? I feel LR is dying so much compared to NWA. I'm here in Central AR but work remote for an Oil and Gas company our of Houston. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WrightP: Originally Posted By DCPhoenix: Originally Posted By terryj: Can you fill pot holes. I hear there are some openings in Maryland. You should see em round here Is this construction work? I feel LR is dying so much compared to NWA. I'm here in Central AR but work remote for an Oil and Gas company our of Houston. Yeah that is true. It's been hard as hell to hire anyone in LR area for some reason. And it's for an awesome job. Just a kind of job not many people know about or understand. |
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NJ, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 8:53:58 AM EDT
[#12]
You did yourself a favor because you have to go find a better job now.
You also did the other employees a favor because they will have a little more work to do. |
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NJ, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 8:55:27 AM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WrightP: Is this construction work? I feel LR is dying so much compared to NWA. I'm here in Central AR but work remote for an Oil and Gas company our of Houston. For us idiots, what is that? |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 8:57:05 AM EDT
[#14]
Another "Blame the Boomer" thread.
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USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 9:01:08 AM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bullseye100: For us idiots, what is that? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bullseye100: Originally Posted By WrightP: Is this construction work? I feel LR is dying so much compared to NWA. I'm here in Central AR but work remote for an Oil and Gas company our of Houston. For us idiots, what is that? Little Rock? |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 9:03:17 AM EDT
[#16]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bullseye100: For us idiots, what is that? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bullseye100: Originally Posted By WrightP: Is this construction work? I feel LR is dying so much compared to NWA. I'm here in Central AR but work remote for an Oil and Gas company our of Houston. For us idiots, what is that? |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 9:03:39 AM EDT
[#17]
I think its a better move to get your resume and shit in order and start looking for a now job before you quit your current one.
If you're quitting your current job because the lack of hours, that means you had the time to be searching for new work, while still earning at least some of a paycheck. |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 9:10:16 AM EDT
[#18]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By terryj: Can you fill pot holes. I hear there are some openings in Maryland. 
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Posted: 3/28/2024 9:24:22 AM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Riter: They also need a bridge builder |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 9:24:45 AM EDT
[#20]
WALK TALL n PROUD.....THAT company is going down the drain. There are plenty better down the road. Good Luck...it's hard for a working taxpayer to sit at home without a job.
You did the better thing..... |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 9:34:34 AM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PhotonKV: Another "Blame the Boomer" thread. If the shoe fits...... |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 9:37:20 AM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By manderson1911: If the shoe fits...... Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By manderson1911: Originally Posted By PhotonKV: Another "Blame the Boomer" thread. If the shoe fits......  |
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NE, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 9:40:26 AM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By terryj: Can you fill pot holes. I hear there are some openings in Maryland. No...the bottom just dropped out of that job market. Great opportunities for people that can cut steel with torches. Must like living near the water. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 9:49:46 AM EDT
[#24]
sorry about all that man. sucks that a guy with hard-work drive can't get good hours i wish you the best in your search for something new |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 9:54:44 AM EDT
[#25]
That sucks. What is your degree in? Are you willing to relocate? I have met so many people out of a job that are not willing to relocate.
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Posted: 3/28/2024 9:57:36 AM EDT
[#26]
Find the companies who are getting the work your current company loses, and go to work for one of them.
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Posted: 3/28/2024 9:59:25 AM EDT
[#27]
Originally Posted By DCPhoenix: I’m one of the oldest guys (34) that works out in the field. Youngest is 18. That makes us millennials and gen Z. We ALL want to put in big hours and work damn hard. It’s the older management that have fucked things up. Losing contracts, spending crazy money on new equipment and new hires.. Don’t fall for the decisive age-bracket bullshit. It’s just another way for us to stay fractured. There are dumbasses in all age, race, religious and regional categories. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 10:02:24 AM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NorthBridge: Don’t fall for the decisive age-bracket bullshit. It’s just another way for us to stay fractured. There are dumbasses in all age, race, religious and regional categories. this bears repeating |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 10:04:52 AM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tango-22: This. If you have good drive and initiative you'll be golden. It's their loss and you'll likely land somewhere better. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 10:05:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dopple: Originally Posted By manderson1911: Originally Posted By PhotonKV: Another "Blame the Boomer" thread. If the shoe fits...... https://media3.giphy.com/media/Y2tB2ojXlrHkk8HhKP/giphy.gif?cid=36b14facd7adgushmbz4uqlzv11t6i4lw5elgocqttxulj92&ep=v1_gifs_search&rid=giphy.gif&ct=g Bravo |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 10:53:27 AM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MFP_4073: this bears repeating I wish I would have spelled divisive correctly |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 10:58:13 AM EDT
[#32]
Hopefully they're using all that time off to look for other opportunities, and to maybe even work on education to improve their trade or transition to a new trade.
You should try to find a trade/career that pays enough you don't have to work 60 hours a week. Working that much is not making the best of the life we have been given. |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 11:03:22 AM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rustler: What kind of work do you do? I'm trying to hire someone for central AR Fiber installation. Knew nothing about it until I applied. Been running a bucket truck, underground equipment and dealing with customers. Loved it. I pick stuff up fast |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 11:05:17 AM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NorthBridge: I wish I would have spelled divisive correctly Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NorthBridge: Originally Posted By MFP_4073: this bears repeating I wish I would have spelled divisive correctly You were on a roll. We knew what you meant. |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 11:14:51 AM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By terryj: Can you fill pot holes. I hear there are some openings in Maryland. That is fucking funny. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 11:14:57 AM EDT
[#36]
If it's really bad management rather than market conditions, that sounds like a prime opportunity for some hard working go-getters to start their own company and make bank.
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Posted: 3/28/2024 11:15:52 AM EDT
[#37]
There's a guy in TX getting 60 hours for sitting in his truck.
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SC, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 11:20:25 AM EDT
[Last Edit: CockySC99]
[#38]
It sounds that company is a sinking ship. Or least not one to be on if you want to make a living.
I hope your main focus this two weeks is on you and your future, and not busting your butt for them. |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 1:25:36 PM EDT
[#39]
Hope the new job you took is much better
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Posted: 3/28/2024 1:32:52 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dannylgriffin: That sucks. What is your degree in? Are you willing to relocate? I have met so many people out of a job that are not willing to relocate.  don't want to give up their 2.625% mortgage.
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Posted: 3/28/2024 2:11:00 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By callgood: don't want to give up their 2.625% mortgage.Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By callgood: Originally Posted By dannylgriffin: That sucks. What is your degree in? Are you willing to relocate? I have met so many people out of a job that are not willing to relocate. don't want to give up their 2.625% mortgage.Couldn’t nail it more. My wife’s job is 100% remote and has been since before Covid was ever a thing. My job would have to pay significantly more to even think about relocating. Like, 4x more. |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 2:12:13 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SAE]
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fxntime: What is your line of work? Is it a seasonal thing?  Attached File
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SC, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 2:13:33 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DCPhoenix: Couldn’t nail it more. My wife’s job is 100% remote and has been since before Covid was ever a thing. My job would have to pay significantly more to even think about relocating. Like, 4x more. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DCPhoenix: Originally Posted By callgood: Originally Posted By dannylgriffin: That sucks. What is your degree in? Are you willing to relocate? I have met so many people out of a job that are not willing to relocate. don't want to give up their 2.625% mortgage.Couldn’t nail it more. My wife’s job is 100% remote and has been since before Covid was ever a thing. My job would have to pay significantly more to even think about relocating. Like, 4x more. 4x $0.00 is not much |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 2:22:40 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By _Matt_: 4x $0.00 is not much Wife’s salary covers everything. Moving costs are what, $10k? Our 3000sqft house at 2.6% is a pretty sweet deal. Mortgages still over 7%? |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 3:40:29 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DCPhoenix: Fiber installation. Knew nothing about it until I applied. Been running a bucket truck, underground equipment and dealing with customers. Loved it. I pick stuff up fast If this isn't a bellwether of the economy I don't know what is. OP, go back through the last year of customers you installed and see if they're hiring. If so, that's where you want be. |
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USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 3:51:14 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DCPhoenix: Fiber installation. Knew nothing about it until I applied. Been running a bucket truck, underground equipment and dealing with customers. Loved it. I pick stuff up fast Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DCPhoenix: Originally Posted By Rustler: What kind of work do you do? I'm trying to hire someone for central AR Fiber installation. Knew nothing about it until I applied. Been running a bucket truck, underground equipment and dealing with customers. Loved it. I pick stuff up fast Switch to tower work? Or figure out if another fiber startup is getting all your work. They come and go all the time. |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 3:56:25 PM EDT
[#47]
We're in a construction lul in the industry.
Everyone built out like gangbusters during all the 5g densification, covid wfh ,and the last few rounds of rural broadband stimulus and rdof. It will all pick up again whenever uncle sugar starts throwing money around again. Seems to be a very cyclical industry. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 4:04:00 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DCPhoenix: Fiber installation. Knew nothing about it until I applied. Been running a bucket truck, underground equipment and dealing with customers. Loved it. I pick stuff up fast Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DCPhoenix: Originally Posted By Rustler: What kind of work do you do? I'm trying to hire someone for central AR Fiber installation. Knew nothing about it until I applied. Been running a bucket truck, underground equipment and dealing with customers. Loved it. I pick stuff up fast Without knowing anything specific about that industry, I would guess that it favors the guys willing to move to where the work is...? Seems like it's very project-based, the jobs are wherever somebody decides to spend a bunch of money on a new project. Once it's done there's nothing left to do but move to where the next project is. |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 4:04:38 PM EDT
[#49]
I could get you a job in PA out York, but they work all over the pa and maryland areas. But it does not sound like you want to move ( dont blame you there ) and i have no idea what they would pay, I have not asked.
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Posted: 3/28/2024 4:51:34 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DCPhoenix: Fiber installation. Knew nothing about it until I applied. Been running a bucket truck, underground equipment and dealing with customers. Loved it. I pick stuff up fast Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DCPhoenix: Originally Posted By Rustler: What kind of work do you do? I'm trying to hire someone for central AR Fiber installation. Knew nothing about it until I applied. Been running a bucket truck, underground equipment and dealing with customers. Loved it. I pick stuff up fast Dang. Looking for someone with engineering degree with some HVAC experience |
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