Why are you in the tree business?

Ekka · 28th February 2007, 01:25 AM

Whether you groundy or climb or grind stumps etc why are you in the game?

Lets face it, it's tough, it's risky, it's expensive compared to other trades and very competative with many locales having no regs so you are up against hacks all the time.

So what is it that keeps you in the business?

TreeCo · 28th February 2007, 03:00 AM

I like trees, climbing and equipment. Plus it pays the bills.

l2edneck · 28th February 2007, 04:25 AM

Pretty much all of the above but i been doin it so long its hard to change after 20 years.

TREE-SURFER · 28th February 2007, 05:36 AM

I hate bad looking trees, especially ones where the cowboy has been in with a low low price and undercut everyone and knackered a perfectly good tree.
I am trying to educate Joe Public, here in the Isle of Man, about this, after all, if you seen a dog getting ill treated, you'd report it and have something done about it, or say something to the owner (if you're brave enough, there's some nasty looking Alsations out there). But educating Mr Public is expensive.

There is also the money part of it, got to pay the bills.
As for the adrenalin, I get loads of it when I talk to the Alsation

Ekka · 1st March 2007, 01:18 AM

Well, I went with the interest in trees thing.

I figure if you get good at a job you'll get good money, so that sort of spans mosts jobs.

Then you buy machinery to do the job, although you like toys they have a pretty darn good purpose, they're a toll to deal with the tree.

So yeah, I'm in that group.

JayD · 1st March 2007, 01:19 AM

All the above except, for can't get another job,as I have quals in a few fields,Me personally I like the challenge of a sucessful takedown and the customer interaction with you,most times we get our lunch prepared for us by the customer,the money pays the bills,...job satisfaction of a job well done.

Ekka · 1st March 2007, 01:57 AM

Some customers are unreal, even bake for you fresh cake and coffee etc.

TREE-SURFER · 1st March 2007, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ekka

Some customers are unreal, even bake for you fresh cake and coffee etc.

I look after a small glen for a customer and get the occasional invite to Evening Meal with my wife. And I get paid for it.. Top nosh.

TrevMcRev · 5th March 2007, 12:45 AM

All the above except "cant get another job"

JayD · 12th February 2008, 06:21 PM

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JohN Dee · 12th February 2008, 06:24 PM

I thought I'd revive this old thread as we have alot more new members now with alot more activity.

Again all of the above exept for cant get another job.

My number one would have to be the genuine interest in tree's.

Started back in class last night, doing cert III.

bigshea13 · 12th February 2008, 07:38 PM

gives me a hard on just thinking of big swinging wood.....wait that didnt sound right. the gear involved is extremely diverse and has numerous applications for them. your free to be creative while at the same time there is an enormous sense of self gratification when the task is completed as planned. many people are in the game but few are actually capable of really playing.

treevet · 12th February 2008, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by bigshea13

gives me a hard on just thinking of big swinging wood.....wait that didnt sound right. the gear involved is extremely diverse and has numerous applications for them. your free to be creative while at the same time there is an enormous sense of self gratification when the task is completed as planned. many people are in the game but few are actually capable of really playing.

Hard on, big swinging wood, self gratification. Just guessing, Bigshea, but I think you have been on the road for a long time. (Plus I read a recent post by you that said you have been on the road for a long time}.

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newguy18 · 12th February 2008, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bigshea13

gives me a hard on just thinking of big swinging wood.....wait that didnt sound right. the gear involved is extremely diverse and has numerous applications for them. your free to be creative while at the same time there is an enormous sense of self gratification when the task is completed as planned. many people are in the game but few are actually capable of really playing.

I didn't need to read that.

I'm only in the tree game on occasion but i am aimimg at getting isa certified and doing trees full time as doing everything tends to give people a bad rep.I got started for the shear adrenaline rush but after being here you can add i have gotten a care for trees.

treevet · 12th February 2008, 09:01 PM

A lot of your posts tell me that you are making progress Newguy.

I got into it to it for the kicks (adrenaline), as I have a low thresh hold for boredom. I ve stayed in it because it is an honorable profession.

newguy18 · 12th February 2008, 09:08 PM

Thanks Treevet.Most of my spare time besides being here is studying proper tree care. I always believed in doing everything right.tree work is no exception.

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

28th February 2007, 01:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5,673	Why are you in the tree business? Whether you groundy or climb or grind stumps etc why are you in the game? Lets face it, it's tough, it's risky, it's expensive compared to other trades and very competative with many locales having no regs so you are up against hacks all the time. So what is it that keeps you in the business? __________________ 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

28th February 2007, 05:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
TREE-SURFER Afterburner is shakin' Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Isle of Man,UK. Posts: 401	I hate bad looking trees, especially ones where the cowboy has been in with a low low price and undercut everyone and knackered a perfectly good tree. I am trying to educate Joe Public, here in the Isle of Man, about this, after all, if you seen a dog getting ill treated, you'd report it and have something done about it, or say something to the owner (if you're brave enough, there's some nasty looking Alsations out there). But educating Mr Public is expensive. There is also the money part of it, got to pay the bills. As for the adrenalin, I get loads of it when I talk to the Alsation __________________ The Aerial Arborist Isle of Man Tree Surgeon\| All Aspects of Tree Work Andy@Aerial-Arborist.co.uk What experts say about TOPPING

1st March 2007, 01:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5,673	Well, I went with the interest in trees thing. I figure if you get good at a job you'll get good money, so that sort of spans mosts jobs. Then you buy machinery to do the job, although you like toys they have a pretty darn good purpose, they're a toll to deal with the tree. So yeah, I'm in that group. __________________ 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

1st March 2007, 01:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
JayD Astronaut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 821	Can't Vote ! All the above except, for can't get another job,as I have quals in a few fields,Me personally I like the challenge of a sucessful takedown and the customer interaction with you,most times we get our lunch prepared for us by the customer,the money pays the bills,...job satisfaction of a job well done.

28th February 2007, 03:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
TreeCo Afterburner is shakin' Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 260	I like trees, climbing and equipment. Plus it pays the bills.

28th February 2007, 04:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
l2edneck Palm Tree Rat Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 49	Pretty much all of the above but i been doin it so long its hard to change after 20 years.

1st March 2007, 01:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5,673	Some customers are unreal, even bake for you fresh cake and coffee etc. __________________ 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

5th March 2007, 12:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
TrevMcRev Astronaut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 672	All the above except "cant get another job" __________________ Melbourne Arborist, Total Tree Care, Pruning, Tree and Stump Removal

12th February 2008, 06:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
JayD Astronaut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 821	Re: Why are you in the tree business? - - - __________________ Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Last edited by JayD : 12th February 2008 at 06:23 PM. Reason: Damit, posted on dads account again.

12th February 2008, 06:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
JohN Dee Astronaut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 679	Re: Why are you in the tree business? I thought I'd revive this old thread as we have alot more new members now with alot more activity. Again all of the above exept for cant get another job. My number one would have to be the genuine interest in tree's. Started back in class last night, doing cert III. __________________ Climber with slow climbing speed, must make up with mighty chainsaw roar. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Red : Green : Blue

12th February 2008, 07:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
bigshea13 Afterburner is shakin' Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: hiding Posts: 388	Re: Why are you in the tree business? gives me a hard on just thinking of big swinging wood.....wait that didnt sound right. the gear involved is extremely diverse and has numerous applications for them. your free to be creative while at the same time there is an enormous sense of self gratification when the task is completed as planned. many people are in the game but few are actually capable of really playing.

12th February 2008, 09:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
treevet Astronaut Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 598	Re: Why are you in the tree business? A lot of your posts tell me that you are making progress Newguy. I got into it to it for the kicks (adrenaline), as I have a low thresh hold for boredom. I ve stayed in it because it is an honorable profession.

12th February 2008, 09:08 PM	#16 (permalink)
newguy18 Tree World Icon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,196	Re: Why are you in the tree business? Thanks Treevet.Most of my spare time besides being here is studying proper tree care. I always believed in doing everything right.tree work is no exception. __________________ 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