What would you pay for good workers?

Ekka · 13th May 2008, 09:25 PM

I'm looking for groundy work in Brisbane ... phone me, have ropes, equip, saws etc will do any deal, can aerial rescue and climb too but from my experience 99.9% of companies flog their climbers so I mainly will only climb for myself and own jobs.

Again, I'm looking for groundy work in Brisbane ... phone me, have ropes, equip, saws etc will do any deal.

Also available for consultations and writing reports.

pomie · 13th May 2008, 09:34 PM

i will keep you in mind if i do any of my own jobs but from what i see on jobs you should phone up most tree firms in bris hope you have first aid because that would be very handy for patching people up

pomie · 13th May 2008, 09:37 PM

hope you have your own rake aswell

Ekka · 13th May 2008, 09:38 PM

You serious?

I might have to restock the medikit then with xtra's.

Therrin · 13th May 2008, 10:24 PM

Don't forget the staplegun Ekka

JayD · 14th May 2008, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Therrin

Don't forget the staplegun Ekka

Cheeky bugger...LOL...

newguy18 · 14th May 2008, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Therrin

Don't forget the staplegun Ekka

Ace Master · 14th May 2008, 05:36 AM

Ekka
You better get in your car and drive down to Melboure i have some groundy work for you champ.

Ekka · 15th May 2008, 03:20 AM

LOL

You need dozer drivers and crane operators for the trees you do.

Hey, how about when the customer says ... "can you cut it up 15" long for firewood". Be there a bloody month!

Bring ya own fuel bowser for the 120xp coz tank after tank every 20 mins you'll need 20Litres a day.

But seriously I think I have to do something coz I'm going stir crazy in this town with all the geniuses that have stood in the sun too long. I'm feeling lost lately, cant do what I'm trained for, cant get paid what ya worth, and your compared to the last Islander who got off the plane.

In fact, and this is 100% gospel truth. I changed my ad and it now reads "we're educated Aussies". Then some old tight wadded fart opens the gambit at a quote with this statement.... "if you're not cheap enough I'll get the Kiwi's" (referring to doorknockers). That's what people have become up here and the fuggen quote was a pissy $110 job and he had to think about it and root me around. Then the ole coot tells me he knocked back a $1.2million offer by developers for his property.

If ya dinkum, so am I. I'm so fair dinkum it's dangerous.

Done it · 15th May 2008, 03:47 AM

Had a call tonight, can I come for quote at 2.30pm tomorrow? "Shopping around for cheapest price as we are going overseas & short on money"

Yeah, sure I'll see you tomorrow.

Check Virgin Blue Home $79 Bris-Melb ? Maybe a tree change.

letigre · 15th May 2008, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Ekka

But seriously I think I have to do something coz I'm going stir crazy in this town with all the geniuses that have stood in the sun too long. I'm feeling lost lately, cant do what I'm trained for, cant get paid what ya worth, and your compared to the last Islander who got off the plane.

should hit up my old boss in byron. looking for a groundie! hes got a thomas mini loader. you could race yours and his! also joe his contract climber is really bloody good. very fast and progressive.

Ekka · 15th May 2008, 03:54 AM

Yeah, Byron's not as cold as Melbourne.

You know, I read these forums and God did Bless America with all those tree diseases and problems.

He shit on us here for sure!

letigre · 15th May 2008, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Ekka

Yeah, Byron's not as cold as Melbourne.

You know, I read these forums and God did Bless America with all those tree diseases and problems.

He shit on us here for sure!

haha yeah not bad weather wise eh?

never been to the states but ive read a few threads on some pretty nasty pathogens and pests. hows the pine borer damage! theres a yankee site where they show the affected areas over a ten year period, like a bloody nuclear bomb went off. apparently dozens of tree companies are going out of business now because pines and business are running out. crazy times. makes our problems look pretty petty in comparison.

Ekka · 15th May 2008, 04:04 AM

Yeah, then you got Emerald Ash borer, Dutch Elm Disease, slimy froth flux, Sudden Oak Death and Cartwright/Nosak syndrome .... God did bless'm alright.

newguy18 · 15th May 2008, 04:26 AM

you call it being blessed?Okay but you didn't spend last saturday in half of a live oak removing misltoe and dead wood.There was so much misltoe and dead in there when i removed it the tree looks naked.

Ekka · 15th May 2008, 04:36 AM

It's sarcasm Bill, what good is it having dentists if everyone's got perfect teeth?

I'm not saying all the trees here are perfect however in comparison not a lot of real bad shit happens to them for most part.... sadly.

Be great for business if some bad assed bug etc started killing a bunch of trees like over there ... either treat your tree or cut it down, and then toss in the kicker which would be only certified people able to do either.

But nope, aint like that here.

13th May 2008, 09:25 PM	#26 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,869	Re: What would you pay for good workers? I'm looking for groundy work in Brisbane ... phone me, have ropes, equip, saws etc will do any deal, can aerial rescue and climb too but from my experience 99.9% of companies flog their climbers so I mainly will only climb for myself and own jobs. Again, I'm looking for groundy work in Brisbane ... phone me, have ropes, equip, saws etc will do any deal. Also available for consultations and writing reports. __________________ 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 Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

13th May 2008, 09:34 PM	#27 (permalink)
pomie Sappling Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: brisbane Posts: 22	Re: What would you pay for good workers? i will keep you in mind if i do any of my own jobs but from what i see on jobs you should phone up most tree firms in bris hope you have first aid because that would be very handy for patching people up

13th May 2008, 09:37 PM	#28 (permalink)
pomie Sappling Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: brisbane Posts: 22	Re: What would you pay for good workers? hope you have your own rake aswell

13th May 2008, 09:38 PM	#29 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,869	Re: What would you pay for good workers? You serious? I might have to restock the medikit then with xtra's. __________________ 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 Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

13th May 2008, 10:24 PM	#30 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,254	Re: What would you pay for good workers? Don't forget the staplegun Ekka __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

14th May 2008, 05:36 AM	#33 (permalink)
Ace Master Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia, Vic, Melbourne Posts: 267	Re: What would you pay for good workers? Ekka You better get in your car and drive down to Melboure i have some groundy work for you champ. __________________ The Mt Dandenong Ranges Tree Specialists

15th May 2008, 03:20 AM	#34 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,869	Re: What would you pay for good workers? LOL You need dozer drivers and crane operators for the trees you do. Hey, how about when the customer says ... "can you cut it up 15" long for firewood". Be there a bloody month! Bring ya own fuel bowser for the 120xp coz tank after tank every 20 mins you'll need 20Litres a day. But seriously I think I have to do something coz I'm going stir crazy in this town with all the geniuses that have stood in the sun too long. I'm feeling lost lately, cant do what I'm trained for, cant get paid what ya worth, and your compared to the last Islander who got off the plane. In fact, and this is 100% gospel truth. I changed my ad and it now reads "we're educated Aussies". Then some old tight wadded fart opens the gambit at a quote with this statement.... "if you're not cheap enough I'll get the Kiwi's" (referring to doorknockers). That's what people have become up here and the fuggen quote was a pissy $110 job and he had to think about it and root me around. Then the ole coot tells me he knocked back a $1.2million offer by developers for his property. If ya dinkum, so am I. I'm so fair dinkum it's dangerous. __________________ 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 Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

15th May 2008, 03:47 AM	#35 (permalink)
Done it Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Parramatta. nsw. Australia. Posts: 219	Re: What would you pay for good workers? Had a call tonight, can I come for quote at 2.30pm tomorrow? "Shopping around for cheapest price as we are going overseas & short on money" Yeah, sure I'll see you tomorrow. Check Virgin Blue Home $79 Bris-Melb ? Maybe a tree change.

15th May 2008, 03:54 AM	#37 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,869	Re: What would you pay for good workers? Yeah, Byron's not as cold as Melbourne. You know, I read these forums and God did Bless America with all those tree diseases and problems. He shit on us here for sure! __________________ 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 Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

15th May 2008, 04:04 AM	#39 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,869	Re: What would you pay for good workers? Yeah, then you got Emerald Ash borer, Dutch Elm Disease, slimy froth flux, Sudden Oak Death and Cartwright/Nosak syndrome .... God did bless'm alright. __________________ 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 Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

15th May 2008, 04:26 AM	#40 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,629	Re: What would you pay for good workers? you call it being blessed?Okay but you didn't spend last saturday in half of a live oak removing misltoe and dead wood.There was so much misltoe and dead in there when i removed it the tree looks naked. __________________ 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

15th May 2008, 04:36 AM	#41 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,869	Re: What would you pay for good workers? It's sarcasm Bill, what good is it having dentists if everyone's got perfect teeth? I'm not saying all the trees here are perfect however in comparison not a lot of real bad shit happens to them for most part.... sadly. Be great for business if some bad assed bug etc started killing a bunch of trees like over there ... either treat your tree or cut it down, and then toss in the kicker which would be only certified people able to do either. But nope, aint like that here. __________________ 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 Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors