"So what's your other job?"

shaggs · 23rd December 2007, 04:00 AM

G'Day Ekka
Seems like there are alot of guys here like myself who either
1. Work a second job when trees are seasonal/slow
2. Work trees as a second job
3. Came to trees after a career change (ie mechanic)
4. Worked as a climber and now another part of the industry
5. Trees are only job
6. (add other type here)

I thought this may make a good poll (not sure how to do that poll thingo)

Sounds like there are alot of interesting and diverse jobs out there, and all these experiences bring a different focus on the industry.

Any chance of setting this up??

Cheers

Ekka · 23rd December 2007, 02:15 PM

This is all I do, full time.

JohN Dee · 23rd December 2007, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

This is all I do, full time.

+1.

Fulltime - Overtime Job, all year round.

JayD · 23rd December 2007, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohN Dee

+1.

Fulltime - Overtime Job, all year round.

Me aswell all year in and out.

TrevMcRev · 23rd December 2007, 10:59 PM

I work about 5 jobs - all doing trees!

Feels that way at times anyway.

Quintrex · 23rd December 2007, 11:05 PM

Tree work and tower hire to tree people is my only job.
I wanted to be a gynacologist, but I was too tall............

newguy18 · 25th December 2007, 12:07 PM

Depends.I do trees,I work on anything mechanical,carpentry,plumbing,roofing,electrical,remodeling,landscaping.i'll think of more jobs I've done and still do give me time.Oh eric I got a camera so I'll post some pics of trees in my area in the pic forum a little later.

shaggs · 25th December 2007, 12:59 PM

I've been in the tree game since 1988, as usual started draggin branches for the local guy for some $. Always had two jobs and have been a firefighter and paramedic for the past 15yrs. Love both jobs as they are very different but also crossover in alot of ways.
I guess you'd call trees my "1st job" as its that way on the tax records, brings in more money and takes up alot more time.

I work anywhere from 4-6 days/week on trees and rostered days/nights with the firies.

I employ an arborist as I have enrolled twice to do my cert III, but just get tooo busy and let it go.

This site has enspired me to once again enroll in 2008.......God help them!!!

olyman · 26th December 2007, 02:52 PM

im like newguy--got fingers in a lot of things--which sometimes causes near nothing to get done-------

ropensaddle · 26th December 2007, 11:14 PM

Tree man 100% but moonlight as a ladies man

Ekka · 27th December 2007, 03:52 AM

Hmmm, is that a pistol ya packing or ...?

shaggs · 27th December 2007, 04:29 AM

Isn't that the job we all want???

I wonder what their workcover premiums are???

newguy18 · 27th December 2007, 07:27 AM

Does it have medicare,a retirement plan,liability insurance?

Therrin · 27th December 2007, 07:59 PM

Tree work pays all the bills.
Sellin firewood is the tree-related side job.

I do some welding for people around here on a semi-regular basis.

Once in a while my former boss contracts me to do high ropes course/rock climbing instructor work when they're short handed. They spent several years training me, re-training me, rescue training me.... then I started a tree business.

At least all that training went to some good use...

I enjoy workin with people though, and teaching, so it's nice to do once in a while.

ronnyb · 29th December 2007, 01:20 AM

Tree work 50% and landscape/ planting 50 % of the time. Before this, I was a police officer. That was absolutely the worst job I've ever had.

shaggs · 29th December 2007, 03:16 AM

G'day Ronnie B
How long were you in the wallopers for??

TreeDimensional · 30th December 2007, 10:04 AM

My tree care business subsidises my farm, but I consider myself a farmer first as you got to plow when the time is right. We work trees year round but winter time is when we do the most pruning. We also prefer to do our large removals in the winter time as the impact to the yards is lessened, not to mention, you can dress for the cold but you can only undress so much for the heat.

The older I get, the more cloths people want to see on me.

Summer is storm season here and we are kept busy enough doing storm work. Its NO fun working in a park with power lines and people all over the place, at least in the winter you only have to look out for the lines.

23rd December 2007, 04:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 462	"So what's your other job?" G'Day Ekka Seems like there are alot of guys here like myself who either 1. Work a second job when trees are seasonal/slow 2. Work trees as a second job 3. Came to trees after a career change (ie mechanic) 4. Worked as a climber and now another part of the industry 5. Trees are only job 6. (add other type here) I thought this may make a good poll (not sure how to do that poll thingo) Sounds like there are alot of interesting and diverse jobs out there, and all these experiences bring a different focus on the industry. Any chance of setting this up?? Cheers

23rd December 2007, 02:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,932	Re: "So what's your other job?" This is all I do, full time. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

23rd December 2007, 10:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
TrevMcRev Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 734	Re: "So what's your other job?" I work about 5 jobs - all doing trees! Feels that way at times anyway. __________________ Melbourne Arborist, Total Tree Care, Pruning, Tree and Stump Removal

23rd December 2007, 11:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
Quintrex Mature tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 462	Re: "So what's your other job?" Tree work and tower hire to tree people is my only job. I wanted to be a gynacologist, but I was too tall............

25th December 2007, 12:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,679	Re: "So what's your other job?" Depends.I do trees,I work on anything mechanical,carpentry,plumbing,roofing,electrical,remodeling,landscaping.i'll think of more jobs I've done and still do give me time.Oh eric I got a camera so I'll post some pics of trees in my area in the pic forum a little later. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

25th December 2007, 12:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 462	Re: "So what's your other job?" I've been in the tree game since 1988, as usual started draggin branches for the local guy for some $. Always had two jobs and have been a firefighter and paramedic for the past 15yrs. Love both jobs as they are very different but also crossover in alot of ways. I guess you'd call trees my "1st job" as its that way on the tax records, brings in more money and takes up alot more time. I work anywhere from 4-6 days/week on trees and rostered days/nights with the firies. I employ an arborist as I have enrolled twice to do my cert III, but just get tooo busy and let it go. This site has enspired me to once again enroll in 2008.......God help them!!!

26th December 2007, 02:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
olyman Sappling Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: iowa--usa Posts: 36	Re: "So what's your other job?" im like newguy--got fingers in a lot of things--which sometimes causes near nothing to get done-------

26th December 2007, 11:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
ropensaddle Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Arkansas Posts: 48	Re: "So what's your other job?" Tree man 100% but moonlight as a ladies man

27th December 2007, 03:52 AM	#11 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,932	Re: "So what's your other job?" Hmmm, is that a pistol ya packing or ...? __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

27th December 2007, 04:29 AM	#12 (permalink)
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 462	Re: "So what's your other job?" Isn't that the job we all want??? I wonder what their workcover premiums are???

27th December 2007, 07:27 AM	#13 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,679	Re: "So what's your other job?" Does it have medicare,a retirement plan,liability insurance? __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

27th December 2007, 07:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,273	Re: "So what's your other job?" Tree work pays all the bills. Sellin firewood is the tree-related side job. I do some welding for people around here on a semi-regular basis. Once in a while my former boss contracts me to do high ropes course/rock climbing instructor work when they're short handed. They spent several years training me, re-training me, rescue training me.... then I started a tree business. At least all that training went to some good use... I enjoy workin with people though, and teaching, so it's nice to do once in a while. __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

29th December 2007, 01:20 AM	#15 (permalink)
ronnyb Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 64	Re: "So what's your other job?" Tree work 50% and landscape/ planting 50 % of the time. Before this, I was a police officer. That was absolutely the worst job I've ever had.

29th December 2007, 03:16 AM	#16 (permalink)
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 462	Re: "So what's your other job?" G'day Ronnie B How long were you in the wallopers for??