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Self starter anyone?

DennisS
DennisS Member Posts: 6
in THE MAIN WALL
I was wondering if anyone has any comments about this. I am looking for work which seems to be hard thing to do these days. I am not completely green I have experience with oil service (licensed as well) and I am looking to gain expereience in HVAC field while going to school at night. I have an EPA card and have also done some install work as well. It seems to me know one is willing to waste there time on a hard working, intelligent, enthusiastic, clean cut, honest guy. I have worked for a couple of mechanical contractors already (a few months) who on the surface look good but in reality are a bunch of lying scum will say anything to get you in the door and then let you go when things slow down or they don't really need you.

This I am finding out is common place among a good number of shops. They want a guy with years of expereience instead of building an honest self starter. Which seems very short sighted as an indusrty that is in desperate need of young bloods. I understand the workings of business and know it comes down to how much $$ you make the company but what I can't understand is what happened to the days of teaching someone a craft and building a solid reputation. Is this an industry one that is going the way of Walmart? Where is the investment?

I find it that there are many who bash this field and discourage the newbies because of where they are in life. A trade is a craft/skill not many can do and a career that gives one a sense of pride after a long days work. One that puts food on the table and some bucks in your pocket. What am I missing? Why not show guys where they can go from here rather then where they are dead ended.

This is just my rant coments welcome...

Comments

  • lchmb
    lchmb Member Posts: 2,997
    wow

    I am not sure what area you are in. I know that in my area good hard working tech's are getting few and far between. Companies are now upping the stake's to keep those who are willing to work, listen and learn. Although you may be frustrated keep looking. I am sure there must be one company in your area who is willing to train a hardworking indvidual. Hardest part is you have to find that "one company". Good luck! :)
  • Weezbo
    Weezbo Member Posts: 6,232
    stick with it.....you will meet someone who Sees you got \"It\".

    this is a good time of the year for a tech to pick up new installs remove and replace, tune ups .... i dont belive everything i read however you have my vote.if an employer in your area is running a Help Wanted you dash down to the same news paper put an add in the same colum reading WORK DONE.REASONABLE RATES.PROMPT REPLY.CONTACT...then dash over and run the conversation to well i have an add and suprised you hadent seen it...:)its a quick read..you have the guys interest..he Wants to hear what you have to say:) let the conversation keep dovetailing into what you think are your strong suit....tell the guy you would take the job work the first three days for "Free" if he doesnt see your worth by then nothing," ventured nothing gained".Oh bring your tools "With" tell him you are ready to go Right Now!.tell him you can fill out the paper work LATER :))
  • ernie_3
    ernie_3 Member Posts: 191
    where R U?

    What state R you in?
  • ernie_3
    ernie_3 Member Posts: 191
    If you're in Ma.....

    Please E-mail me. EJGMECH@Yahoo.com
    If you're not in Ma. ......Don't be jaded by a few bad seeds. There are a ton of quality people that would value you as an employee or sub-contractor. Good luck!
  • Al Letellier
    Al Letellier Member Posts: 781
    keep at it

    Hell, I'd like to find a guy like you to pass my business on to in a couple of years. With no kids and a LOT of trouble finding someone who: #1 cares #2 carries a professional attitude #3 doesn't think he knows it all #4 wants to and is willing to learn and #5 really is interested in making the investment (time and energy), I would love to have someone like that. I am re-working my business towards consulting and training for the simple reason that I'm physically running out of time to carry the business of swinging a wrench much longer.
    Keep looking, and as posted elsewhere in your responses, there are many more quality shops out there than you know. Good luck!!

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