Why are you in the tree business?

TreeHumper · 14th February 2008, 09:37 AM

The blend of so many skills and discplines, science, mechanics, physics, nature, art, sociology, psychology, communication, athleticism. Working outdoors, new challenges everyday, teamwork in the truest sense of the word, problem solving. It makes you work with clarity and eyes wide open.

Not too many jobs can match that.

TreeDimensional · 14th February 2008, 10:30 AM

Great response Treehumper, I wish I could of said it that way.

big dog · 14th February 2008, 02:09 PM

lets face it ,its hard work,wether hot or cold,wether wet or dry,or up the tree or down the tree but most of us would not be chatting if was not for love of the great outdoors the rush the enjoyment and most of all fulfillment.

Pro Nemus · 14th February 2008, 05:24 PM

To say that you are in the business for the purpose of making money, is akin to saying that you are alive for the purpose of breathing.

Yes, a business (or person in the business) has to make money to stay in business, just as a person must breathe to stay alive. However, for your life or your work to be happy, productive or rewarding, you must believe that you are destined to serve a higher purpose.

We are in a service industry, therefore it is our purpose to be of service - to serve our clients. And I cannot think of a more honorable service then to be helping them in the care of their most valuable natural asset.

arbdog · 16th February 2008, 06:50 AM

Well said everybody, I think most people when they started doing tree work didnt care for trees but then you get hooked and want to learn and care and you cant help that! The thing about trees and the way we work on them is addictive! I could never amagine doing any other job nor would I ever want too.

dannyboysfc · 16th February 2008, 10:41 PM

Care of trees is my #1, close 2nd would have to be the adrenaline and the fact that the job continues to challenge me. I am a quick learner who easily becomes bored with most jobs, tree work has continued to challenge me and give me a sense of acomplishment for the entire time that I have been doing it.

treekiwi · 17th February 2008, 11:57 AM

Hi Guys,
last week I went to a quote, expecting the usual trim, shape or remove but instead I found a couple with a genuine care for their trees. I was the only qualified arborist they had found after looking around and just finding hacks. It made me feel really good that i could just give them advice about their trees instead of competting with some dickhead to win a quote. Thats what treework for me is all about, a genuine care and respect for trees to care for others, I didnt want to accept any payment but they paid for my petrol to get there which helps, some times i question why i Am an arborist with so many people to compete with and most with little respect for the values of a TRUE arborist. Always undercutting and genuinely giving the industry a bad name.....

treevet · 21st February 2008, 07:51 PM

I know what you mean. Ever get introduced as "Here's (fill in name), he chops trees down"?

quercus · 21st February 2008, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeDimensional

Great response Treehumper, I wish I could of said it that way.

+1

bigshea13 · 23rd February 2008, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treevet

I know what you mean. Ever get introduced as "Here's (fill in name), he chops trees down"?

thats exactly what my little woman tells people. im always correcting her. she doesnt even understand why it frustrates me so even though i explain it to her over and over again that IM NOT JUST A GUY WHO CUTS TREES DOWN

newguy18 · 24th February 2008, 06:38 AM

oh i hate that when my mom tells everyone he cuts trees.

KidInTree · 17th March 2008, 03:01 PM

Cant beat our job everyday is different and extremely difficult. an imense rush of adrenelane and satisfaction when it is done right. The customers are usually great and are astonished the way we work in the tree. money is always good too.

Notahacker · 17th March 2008, 04:10 PM

I didn't answer the pole, but I have a unique story as to how I got into the tree business. If you are interested in how I got into the tree industry. Click the link. Home

Therrin · 17th March 2008, 05:45 PM

I did it for the girls, of course.

Still workin on that angle at the moment...hmmm.....

newguy18 · 17th March 2008, 05:47 PM

I do it because i like pulling a tarzan[sometimes george of the jungle]up in a tree.

reachtreeservice · 17th March 2008, 06:31 PM

I do it because of my need to be outside, I almost can't stand to be in the house at night with the windows closed.

I like the technical aspects of the work, rigging, climbing.
I've been fascinated with rope all my life.

And not much compares to running a 660 50 ft. in the air.

I like both the solitude and the camaraderie of the trade.

The rush when blowing out a big top.
The tranquility of pruning for weeks with just a sugoi.

I like that the work is hard and demanding, And that it's honest.
I sleep well at night because of it.

I'm in the tree business because I could never do anything else and not feel my soul die a small portion everyday.

I'm in the tree business because I love it.

playfordtree · 17th March 2008, 07:45 PM

Perfectly worded Reach.

That was almost like poetry.

View Poll Results: Why are YOU in the tree work business
The money	8	13.33%
The adrenelin rush	6	10.00%
The genuine care/interest for trees	36	60.00%
Can't get another job	0	0%
Good at it and too old to change	6	10.00%
The toys and machinery	4	6.67%
Voters: 60. You may not vote on this poll

14th February 2008, 09:37 AM	#26 (permalink)
TreeHumper Gettin' motoring Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 15	Re: Why are you in the tree business? The blend of so many skills and discplines, science, mechanics, physics, nature, art, sociology, psychology, communication, athleticism. Working outdoors, new challenges everyday, teamwork in the truest sense of the word, problem solving. It makes you work with clarity and eyes wide open. Not too many jobs can match that.

14th February 2008, 10:30 AM	#27 (permalink)
TreeDimensional Afterburner is shakin' Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 381	Re: Why are you in the tree business? Great response Treehumper, I wish I could of said it that way. __________________ West Central Saskatchewan ISA Certified Arborist

14th February 2008, 02:09 PM	#28 (permalink)
big dog Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: england Posts: 2	Re: Why are you in the tree business? lets face it ,its hard work,wether hot or cold,wether wet or dry,or up the tree or down the tree but most of us would not be chatting if was not for love of the great outdoors the rush the enjoyment and most of all fulfillment.

14th February 2008, 05:24 PM	#29 (permalink)
Pro Nemus Gettin' motoring Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 39	Re: Why are you in the tree business? To say that you are in the business for the purpose of making money, is akin to saying that you are alive for the purpose of breathing. Yes, a business (or person in the business) has to make money to stay in business, just as a person must breathe to stay alive. However, for your life or your work to be happy, productive or rewarding, you must believe that you are destined to serve a higher purpose. We are in a service industry, therefore it is our purpose to be of service - to serve our clients. And I cannot think of a more honorable service then to be helping them in the care of their most valuable natural asset.

16th February 2008, 06:50 AM	#30 (permalink)
arbdog Cruisin' Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: england Posts: 97	Re: Why are you in the tree business? Well said everybody, I think most people when they started doing tree work didnt care for trees but then you get hooked and want to learn and care and you cant help that! The thing about trees and the way we work on them is addictive! I could never amagine doing any other job nor would I ever want too.

16th February 2008, 10:41 PM	#31 (permalink)
dannyboysfc Fly'n Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California Posts: 108	Re: Why are you in the tree business? Care of trees is my #1, close 2nd would have to be the adrenaline and the fact that the job continues to challenge me. I am a quick learner who easily becomes bored with most jobs, tree work has continued to challenge me and give me a sense of acomplishment for the entire time that I have been doing it.

17th February 2008, 11:57 AM	#32 (permalink)
treekiwi Cruisin' Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 85	Re: Why are you in the tree business? Hi Guys, last week I went to a quote, expecting the usual trim, shape or remove but instead I found a couple with a genuine care for their trees. I was the only qualified arborist they had found after looking around and just finding hacks. It made me feel really good that i could just give them advice about their trees instead of competting with some dickhead to win a quote. Thats what treework for me is all about, a genuine care and respect for trees to care for others, I didnt want to accept any payment but they paid for my petrol to get there which helps, some times i question why i Am an arborist with so many people to compete with and most with little respect for the values of a TRUE arborist. Always undercutting and genuinely giving the industry a bad name.....

21st February 2008, 07:51 PM	#33 (permalink)
treevet Astronaut Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 598	Re: Why are you in the tree business? I know what you mean. Ever get introduced as "Here's (fill in name), he chops trees down"?

24th February 2008, 06:38 AM	#36 (permalink)
newguy18 Tree World Icon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,185	Re: Why are you in the tree business? oh i hate that when my mom tells everyone he cuts trees. __________________ 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

17th March 2008, 03:01 PM	#37 (permalink)
KidInTree Gettin' motoring Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orillia, Ontatio, Canada Posts: 10	Re: Why are you in the tree business? Cant beat our job everyday is different and extremely difficult. an imense rush of adrenelane and satisfaction when it is done right. The customers are usually great and are astonished the way we work in the tree. money is always good too.

17th March 2008, 04:10 PM	#38 (permalink)
Notahacker Gettin' motoring Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 17	Re: Why are you in the tree business? I didn't answer the pole, but I have a unique story as to how I got into the tree business. If you are interested in how I got into the tree industry. Click the link. Home __________________ "Quality costs as much as it saves." My great uncle Simon Murphy

17th March 2008, 05:45 PM	#39 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,112	Re: Why are you in the tree business? I did it for the girls, of course. Still workin on that angle at the moment...hmmm..... __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

17th March 2008, 05:47 PM	#40 (permalink)
newguy18 Tree World Icon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,185	Re: Why are you in the tree business? I do it because i like pulling a tarzan[sometimes george of the jungle]up in a tree. __________________ 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

17th March 2008, 06:31 PM	#41 (permalink)
reachtreeservice Gettin' motoring Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 18	Re: Why are you in the tree business? I do it because of my need to be outside, I almost can't stand to be in the house at night with the windows closed. I like the technical aspects of the work, rigging, climbing. I've been fascinated with rope all my life. And not much compares to running a 660 50 ft. in the air. I like both the solitude and the camaraderie of the trade. The rush when blowing out a big top. The tranquility of pruning for weeks with just a sugoi. I like that the work is hard and demanding, And that it's honest. I sleep well at night because of it. I'm in the tree business because I could never do anything else and not feel my soul die a small portion everyday. I'm in the tree business because I love it.

17th March 2008, 07:45 PM	#42 (permalink)
playfordtree Afterburner is shakin' Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Adelaide Australia Posts: 340	Re: Why are you in the tree business? Perfectly worded Reach. That was almost like poetry. __________________ I Drink Therefore I am.