Electrician salary
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2023.03.24 10:47 RosabeIls Computer science Or Culinary arts?
Hi I’m Rose. I’m a 24 and recently graduated from trade school as a electrician to get fast money, and I absolutely hate it. So I’m going to use this job to pay for school. I can’t decide if I want to be a chef or a programmer. I would love to be a chef, and be a to cook for everyone, but I hear a lot of bad things about it. While I only heard good things about programming, like the money, and opportunities. Can a chef tell me the basics of being a chef. The starting salary is 16$ in Illinois, 48$ as a senior. I don’t really mind money, as I’m looking for a passion career.
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2023.03.23 11:52 MysticWizardOfAus Thoughts on Engineering (Electrical and Renewable) or Electrical trade as a future career/investment at 28 (m) ? Too late ?
Hey Everyone !
I’m a 28 year old male based in Brisbane. I’m currently considering either starting a degree in Engineering (electrical and renewables) or a trade as an electrician preferably in renewable tech. I’m looking for a career where I can earn a great salary in the long run and set myself up financially to eventually own a home whilst engaging in a service that is in high requirement coming into the future especially. I’m very interested in both and have a passion for tech and electrical systems in general.
A brief summary of my career background:
Throughout my early 20s I did a variety of different random jobs from working in Flight sales, Aldi Australia , Pool Chemistry and Maintenance at retail level and tutoring English overseas. I then transition to being a landscaper at 25 and worked for two companies. Loved the work but hot summers and average pay wasn’t attractive. I then managed a Rose farm and was very good at that but just wasn’t for me (hot summers and average pay with little support from the boss to provide tools to get the job done). I then decided to go my own and start a gardening/landscaping business which I’ve done for the last 1.5 years. I have a lot of knowledge in plant science and horticulture (own research and doing it ) and love it but the career options and salaries do not seem be that great long term. Horticulturists do not earn a lot based on the industry etc. Its more my hobby to be honest.
I’m kinda sick of hard yakka and average pay and really want to transition to a career where I can simply earn more. To hopefully create something more for myself and grow financially instead of paddling around in life. Is engineering (electrical and renewables) something worthwhile to consider or am I dreaming at 28 on starting uni? Is a trade more viable short term and maybe I could do electrical engineering after to up skill and earn more ?
Any constructive advice or criticisms I’d love to hear ! Let me know your thoughts and ideas on what would be some good ideas for a solid earning career that may suit my skills and age ? These are two I’m currently really interested in.
Thank you for your time !
Cheers !
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I’m a 28 year old male based in Brisbane. I’m currently considering either starting a degree in Engineering (electrical and renewables) or a trade as an electrician preferably in renewable tech. I’m looking for a career where I can earn a great salary in the long run and set myself up financially to eventually own a home whilst engaging in a service that is in high requirement coming into the future especially. I’m very interested in both and have a passion for tech and electrical systems in general.
A brief summary of my career background:
Throughout my early 20s I did a variety of different random jobs from working in Flight sales, Aldi Australia , Pool Chemistry and Maintenance at retail level and tutoring English overseas. I then transition to being a landscaper at 25 and worked for two companies. Loved the work but hot summers and average pay wasn’t attractive. I then managed a Rose farm and was very good at that but just wasn’t for me (hot summers and average pay with little support from the boss to provide tools to get the job done). I then decided to go my own and start a gardening/landscaping business which I’ve done for the last 1.5 years. I have a lot of knowledge in plant science and horticulture (own research and doing it ) and love it but the career options and salaries do not seem be that great long term. Horticulturists do not earn a lot based on the industry etc. Its more my hobby to be honest.
I’m kinda sick of hard yakka and average pay and really want to transition to a career where I can simply earn more. To hopefully create something more for myself and grow financially instead of paddling around in life. Is engineering (electrical and renewables) something worthwhile to consider or am I dreaming at 28 on starting uni? Is a trade more viable short term and maybe I could do electrical engineering after to up skill and earn more ?
Any constructive advice or criticisms I’d love to hear ! Let me know your thoughts and ideas on what would be some good ideas for a solid earning career that may suit my skills and age ? These are two I’m currently really interested in.
Thank you for your time !
Cheers !
2023.03.22 15:32 jaypooner Cost schedule of Gone with the Wind, from the Film Daily Year Book of Motion Pictures, 1940
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2023.03.21 21:52 liberty4now Cost schedule of Gone with the Wind, from the Film Daily Year Book of Motion Pictures, 1940
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2023.03.21 21:51 liberty4now Cost schedule of Gone with the Wind, from the Film Daily Year Book of Motion Pictures, 1940
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2023.03.20 15:17 justin_wise7 What should I do with my job
So I’ve (23m) worked with a painting company for the last 6 months. I have a prior year experience, this company is based in Florida, I get 145$ cash a day salary(18 n hour 8 hour day) and this company has been terrible to work for. I have to text the boss every morning, it seems like hell find any excuse not to work me and then complain about work then make promises that don’t seem to be made (like giving me a company van) or working me all week. The most I’ve been working recently is 4/7 days. I buy my own tools own transportation and even my own expensive sprayer. This company has fucked me into a financial crisis I just moved down here, they neglected to work me a whole week basically. I want to look for a new job shit I want to look for a new trade but I’m afraid of losing even more money leaving to find a job. What should I do. I’ve been thinking about going to the electrician trade finding an apprenticeship. But I’m afraid I’ll put myself in even more finical struggle. I’m trying to build a better future and career path, I’ve been on a bumpy road with family issues and self problems dropping out of college and selling weed most my young adult life making more money then I ever was and it’s biting me in the ass now that I’m trying to get into a life long career. I considered solo painting finding jobs contracting them out for myself but you need money to make that kind of money. I feel like I’m reaching a point in my life where I’m too old or that I’m gonna be getting to old. I’m Interested in lineman college and the electrical field, but if that’s the case should I go into looking asap to get into apprenticeship or bite the bullet get a different painting job and worry about that later. Thanks
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2023.03.19 22:38 SlimeGod5000 How to afford school as an adult?
I'm thinking about going back to school to become a sonographer at some point in the future, but I'm not exactly sure how to afford it. From what I've heard, it's extremely difficult to work and attend a two year sonography program. I know myself, I'm prone to burnout, and I can already tell that I would not be able to maintain a part-time job and study. I would need to have all of my focus on learning for the whole 2 years. The difficulty is that I live in an extremely high cost of living city, and can't move to a lower cost of living area because I work in a tech sales job that can't really be done remotely. I don't have a car. I must live close enough to work to take public transportation. There isn't much I can do to cut down on my living expenses, especially since I have pets and must find laege dog friendly rentals. I really enjoy my job for now, but I can't see myself doing this for more than 5-10 years. The fluctuations in income and the work environment can be very frustrating, and I would like to make more stable income in the future. I have always been interested in the medical field and originally planned to go into the medical field before I started my sales career.
I usually make somewhere between 74,000-80,000 annually, but I had my lowest paid year at 64,000 this year due to major surgeries and medical complications. That also wiped out my $30k emergency fund and was left with an additional 16k in debt, so I'll need to takle that as well. I know that many people who attend sanography school as adults rely on family members to help them, but unfortunately, my family is awful, and I have had to cut them off for my own safety. We haven't had contact in many years. My fiance works a manual labor job, making about 40k annually. He would like to get into a better paying career by becoming an electrician. Unfortunately, most apprenticeship positions pay about 30k annually in our area, and it would take him 4 years to qualify as a journeyman where he could make about 79k annually. That means that in the meantime we would have to scramble to find somewhere significantly similar and cheaper to live in, and I would still have to potentially spend more of my income on living expenses for that four year period. I feel like that could make it more difficult to save. At the moment, we have not combined our finances completely, but that is something we will do in the future once we're actually married. At that point, once he became a journeyman, I could live on his salary alone while going to school. It would be a very tight budget, especially if suprise expenses came around. I've always made significantly more and been able to save significantly more. I feel like I'd need to have at least 50 or 60 thousand set aside before I could think about spending 2 years out of work just to supplement any living expenses during that time frame or in case of an emergency. But if I had another major medical issue occur, it would be gone in an instant and put my schooling at risk. I would probably have to take out student loans and apply for as many grants and scholarships as possible to afford tuition as well.
Before even thinking about actually going to school, I would like to rebuild my rebuild my emergency funds and pay down the debt. At that point, I'm not exactly sure how to plan my next steps. What would be your recommendations? How can I rethink my plan to get to my goal safely? If possible, is there a way that I could do this sooner?
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I usually make somewhere between 74,000-80,000 annually, but I had my lowest paid year at 64,000 this year due to major surgeries and medical complications. That also wiped out my $30k emergency fund and was left with an additional 16k in debt, so I'll need to takle that as well. I know that many people who attend sanography school as adults rely on family members to help them, but unfortunately, my family is awful, and I have had to cut them off for my own safety. We haven't had contact in many years. My fiance works a manual labor job, making about 40k annually. He would like to get into a better paying career by becoming an electrician. Unfortunately, most apprenticeship positions pay about 30k annually in our area, and it would take him 4 years to qualify as a journeyman where he could make about 79k annually. That means that in the meantime we would have to scramble to find somewhere significantly similar and cheaper to live in, and I would still have to potentially spend more of my income on living expenses for that four year period. I feel like that could make it more difficult to save. At the moment, we have not combined our finances completely, but that is something we will do in the future once we're actually married. At that point, once he became a journeyman, I could live on his salary alone while going to school. It would be a very tight budget, especially if suprise expenses came around. I've always made significantly more and been able to save significantly more. I feel like I'd need to have at least 50 or 60 thousand set aside before I could think about spending 2 years out of work just to supplement any living expenses during that time frame or in case of an emergency. But if I had another major medical issue occur, it would be gone in an instant and put my schooling at risk. I would probably have to take out student loans and apply for as many grants and scholarships as possible to afford tuition as well.
Before even thinking about actually going to school, I would like to rebuild my rebuild my emergency funds and pay down the debt. At that point, I'm not exactly sure how to plan my next steps. What would be your recommendations? How can I rethink my plan to get to my goal safely? If possible, is there a way that I could do this sooner?
2023.03.19 02:37 Shoddy-Extension-779 Choosing my next pathway
I graduated college in August of 22’ with a bachelors of science in Public Health. I attended Nursing school (masters) for a semester and did not like it at all. My dilemma here is that I can’t find a job in my area that is decent paying in Public health. I applied to over 150 jobs on indeed and can’t even get an interview (my resume is good). I worked part time for my county and couldn’t afford part time work anymore so I took a maintenance technician job. Most of my work experience is in the construction industry (union). I’d consider myself a jack of all trades type of person and i’m looking to make a career choice at 26 years old. Right now the 2 choices i’ve narrowed down would be going to get my masters degree is safety management/occupational health or getting into electrician union (apprentice). Both are solid career choices but I’d be throwing away my previous college degree for an electrician apprenticeship and starting from scratch. I love working with my hands and electrical work. I also like environmental work and safety seems like a more solid career choice with wage ceiling but it is not far off from electrician salary either. If there is anyone out there with some advice I’d really like to talk about it. P.S. my dad is a union Ironworker, and says I should do the electrician apprenticeship, My mother says she can see me be an electrician. I on the other hand don’t wanna throw away 80k worth of education but need to find my way. As an apprentice i’d make 18-24 an hour for 5 years and 45 per hour after. Safety would be my quickest way for a decent wage and the masters program is only 16 months and i can work my current job the entire time. Upon graduating i am looking to be making 60-75 per year for the first 5 yrs and up to 100k afterwards. Anyone have experience in each field ?
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2023.03.17 04:05 Temporary-Disk2983 Keep feeling like things will turn around, but should I just leave this job?
Throwaway because I don't exactly want this linked to me personally. I can't help but add details because I don't care enough anymore. If this makes it back to those whom it concerns, please don't take it the wrong way; no hard feelings.
I'm sure this will go on, so there will be a tl;dr at the bottom. Sorry if this becomes less coherent than it could be, I've been dying to just get this out for so long, I just haven't been able to find the time for anything it feels like.
I live in a small town a few hours from Vancouver, BC, and when Covid was declared a pandemic / I was laid off from my previous job along with everyone else, I took a job at a gas station running the till.
This was supposed to be a hold-over job, just to make sure I had some income during all the instability. A couple of weeks in, I was made the manager, and over the course of the next year, took on more and more responsibility. I've now been there, well, 3 years in 3 days, and I, generally, have quite a bit of autonomy, and have somewhat made the job my own.
This was never the plan. I've always been interested in and most skilled on the computer, and given that I just turned 26, I can assure you that it was not the plan to still, somehow, not have pushed myself back on track.
In a lot of ways, I have what I wanted from a side job while I got my ducks in a row. I'm on salary, it's decent (~$75K), I have control of a staff, and a store that does hundreds of thousands of transactions per year, as a sandbox of sorts.
On the other hand, it really does feel like a living, breathing mirage, custom made to keep me a foot from the carrot. I'm very aware that a lot of my bias likely stems from anxiety watching my preferred industry leap forward so rapidly - ai now.. :'( - but I also can't shake the idea that if I'd had this in front of me a few years ago, I'd have taken full advantage and I shouldn't waste the opportunity.. I'm a high school drop out after all, and what will I be doing should I leave? Back to labour, as before?
The 'mirage', is in the somewhat random, but ever-present hand of the owners of the site. It's not corporate, so the owners live about 5 minutes away, and I see them often, especially the owners wife.
Although by the time I was 18 months or so in it felt like I actually had the 'manager' position, I still frequently found myself being micro-managed on many things that seemed inappropriate, in one / a handful of ways. I'm absolutely exhausted as always, so I'll try to summarize with examples.
I've had staff schedules set or changed without mine or full staff involvement, leading to conflicts in the schedule. There was no negative feedback from the owners, but things like this have made it hard to keep staff, and have them take me / the job seriously.
I've been pulled to swap focus to reporting on our deli inventory, and reminders to make sure to stock it, followed by a request for an update on the till or pump problem I was trying to fix when I was asked to re-prioritize, because they just wanted to know quickly. Even if it did only take 5 minutes, it really wears me down having to swap tasks constantly.
I've been held accountable for 5-figure losses (plural) on the bottom line, until I was able to point out the it was actually the accountant that had done the numbers incorrectly.
I've been given quite difficult constraints for making the staff situation work (a cap at $19 / hr, despite stores down the street and local labour paying significantly more, amidst a massive labor shortage in our small, tourism based community, all through covid. This led to me opening the site 7 days a week, at 4:45AM, for the majority of the past few years. The longest stretch was ~230 opens in a row (April 3rd '22 -> November 20th '22), without a single day break, and although I was able to take a couple hours worth of break during the day, my shifts did not end and pass off to night shift until 4:30PM.
The end of this period (last 3 months Sept/Oct/Nov) was highlighted by one of our four staff walking out, and me not being able to replace them until the end of November, trained for early December. With staff scheduling constraints, etc., I was working 7 days a week, and two of those days were 21 hours long, with one person in during the middle of the day to allow me to get all of my deli made, site maintenance done, anything else that I had to do that day (the first of the two was order day), and then ideally take a quick nap before they left. It was simply a matter of availability, and although I wasn't thrilled about it, I ensured the store never missed an hour of operation, and didn't feel the pain.
This is a brief glimpse of what the past 3 years of pretty much all felt like with the unique form of hell brought on by all of the health officers, customers, and staff that knew they could make just as much not working.
In the mean time, I have made many contributions to the business that I believe were far above and beyond. Our site has an automatic car wash, which once broke down completely. Owner of the site had four people come in to look at it, including people from Vancouver, and nobody was able to bring results; each answer was 'buy a new one', which is an easy 6-figures. Despite never having worked with this hardware, I obtained the correct hardware and called around until a distributor would ftp me the software to interface with the PLC (which was all harder than it sounds), got myself connected, and then spent 3 days essentially living in the mechanical room, working through all 2,000 unlabelled variables in the ladder logic based program from 3 years before I was born, and managed to 'unstick' it, or something. Whatever it was that caused it, and why it fixed it simply forcing a 0 into that state or whatever, I have no idea, don't care, hardly remember given that I was just living off coffee and adrenaline. I got a $1,000, and I impressed them. I don't know how much of a difference that really made, but it certainly felt worse than it had good once everybody had forgotten a day or two later, and I was back to doing customer service all day.
I have also been able to outmaneuver a lot of our local competition due to supply chain volatility the past few years, and most of my regional reports from vendors have shown the business increase from (-10) - +10% versus local competition, to a relatively consistent +30 - 35% across the board. Profits were also relatively strong with creative pricing structures.
I've also been in the middle of building an interface for them and the staff using nextjs, with a backend that should let us properly organize the real-life, 8-figure nightmare that is the back-office of this business.
My number one breaking point came about three months ago, a couple weeks after the owners got back from a six week golf tour across a couple of countries. This was the beginning of December, so right as I was coming out of the several month long, 100-110 hr / week schedule, which had genuinely worn me down. I had written up a few page document to go over with the owners when they got back, just updating them on events / projects important to the business, staff situation / changes, etc., as well as my plan for the next couple of months.
This plan, was to take advantage of the couple staff I'd finally hired, and put myself on the schedule light while we were in slow season (we get about 30-40% of the traffic during the winter months as the rest of the year). I wanted to take this approach for two reasons. First, I had filled all of those extra hours at a much lower rate than I would usually work for, and so now that I could take them back for the same cost to payroll, that seemed like a way to make everyone happy. I would work two shifts per week, and come in the rest of the days to make sure staff was completing their lists, everything was smooth, place orders, etc. Second, it would allow me to really buckle down and get building this front/back-end for us, so that we could get some of these problems we'd been having (that it easily solves) out of the way once and for all.
This sounded good to them, and this new schedule started December 19th. Aside from being called Christmas morning while I was opening presents with family, being asked why the store wasn't open yet (it was 8am, and I had staff coming in for 10am), I didn't have any problems for 10 full days. December 29th, I get a text confirming that I'm back on the schedule for my normal 5x8 as a baseline, by Monday (it was Thursday). I answered with a text explaining the payroll math I had gone over with them, reminded them I'd still be in every day, just with extra staff there, and was promptly called by the owner. He made it very clearly that he expected me back in for the normal rotation come Monday, because the store doesn't run as well when I'm not there. This turned into quite the battle where I essentially had to hardball and ignore the instructions over and over, and play what felt like a 24/7 game of chicken, because I was indeed 100% ready and willing to lose my job over it, especially given that this conveniently came about as the business was put up for sale, and I was being asked to meet with potential buyers.
After a month or so, this game of chicken was very much being forced to an end, and I ended up back on the schedule mostly like normal, but I had a decent sized staff of people, although mostly part-time. On the bright-side, the 24/7 anxiety and constant arguments with a boss I've always gotten along with were done, but on the down-side I was back doing customer service all day, picking up garbage, etc.
A week ago I was baseline 34 hours on the schedule across 6 days, and of course the fill for any shifts being missed, and still around whenever things go wrong, and of course I still have an office to run, which pretty easily brings it up to about 50 hours. I was getting very close to finishing the platform I was working on for the store, but have been losing momentum since going back to normal, and with the store getting busier again. Last Tuesday, before the owners left for vacation, I had to let go of 40% of the staff, and put myself back on for 6 days a week. Business has been slower, and I do agree that there were some non A-list superstars on the crew, but they were at least showing up and doing the job. Anyways. Just feels like back to normal. We're not even at the busy part of the year yet (juust starting to pick up now), and I'm back to being swamped everyday. A large part of the office has now been mostly automated by the platform, and they did like that, but it wasn't quite finished, and staff having different timestamps broke my hacked-together-at-3am datetime system, so now that needs to be fixed before I can use it again, so everything will need to be caught up manually, or hopefully I can get it fixed first, whenever I find the energy.
The past few days I've been trying to wire new hardware into our carwash, and for the most part the owners aren't even reading the status updates, which always indicate the level of progress, I've just been getting back an 'is it working now', or 'it is a priority'. I am aware, but this is a custom made part with no manual, and I have to wait for responses from the vendor, which they are well aware of because the electrician they had initially asked to come down and install it with me refused to come back after giving it a go. I want to just let it bounce off, but I'm getting up at 3:45AM everyday (easier said than done when your two roommates start work at 9 and 10am, and don't go to bed until past midnight), running a store for 8 hours, and then doing this stuff after my shift, and it's not exactly the job description.
I'm just so tired. I feel like maybe I just need a vacation, but it's been made clear that after taking those light weeks in January to work on the platform, I am not taking time again this year. I'm a person that values work and career highly, and I am happy to do so. I want to try and get ahead so that I feel comfortable with what I'm able to spend my time doing each day (a job I like, investments working for me), and so that I can comfortably have a family and spend time with them. I also take a great deal of pride and joy in trying to work towards and build something. Lately, I have not been feeling that. I've always been able to look at a seemingly never-ending, no success guaranteed situation and be happy to take it on one challenge at a time. I don't know when it even started, but I've found myself just giving such a negative level of [email protected]#$'s it's genuinely shameful. I get to work, do the opening procedure, and can hardly find any care to go further. I get home from work, and I'm just beat, every day, even if I put things off and left early that day. I try to get some stuff done when I get home, and sometimes do. I was getting a decent amount done on my project, but the past few weeks I just haven't been able to focus or do anything. I just want to sleep, and I've started drinking for some reason once I get home until after dinner about 6/7pm, trying to figure out what the hell is going on and what I need to do, and then just falling asleep on the couch around 10pm, waking up in a panic at 3:45 - 4:45am, and doing it all over again.
I don't even know how to finish this off. It's 7:47pm, and my alarm will go off in 7 hours and 43 minutes. I feel like I can never think clearly anymore. I don't really want to be in this tiny little town splitting a $3K+/mo rent with two people, I don't really want to be spending my days doing customer service at a gas station and trying to squish giant bags of household garbage into our dumpster as community service. I just feel too tired and fuzzy to get myself back out. This is absolutely not how I saw things going. I've always thought of myself as going somewhere, and it feels more and more like I'm fighting off the realization that I'm the one that fell behind.
So I guess I don't even really know if this is career advice at this point. It's halfway just a rant / off my chest. Ideally I'll get as upset about this tomorrow and re-read / edit it. For now, I suppose all feedback is welcome :P
The initial idea here was to point out just some of the stuff at the store and ask if this is normal and I'm just being spoiled / entitled, or if this is actually not great and I would do well to make the leap and go elsewhere. Which, as much as I never expected to say it, scares me. I know the owners well now, and what to expect, the job is autopilot (which I suppose is a bad thing, but it makes it easier to have a laptop at work and swap between the store and programming when opportunity strikes), it lets me pay my not insignificant expenses, and like I said I do have a lot of control / influence at what is quite an interesting resource. In the process of stopping our back-office from deleting information at a 90-day cutoff, and replicating it to azure as a push subscriber, I gained access to a very large dataset to interact with and play-with, along with multiple staff to put tools in front of. I just feel like I can't take advantage of it at all without a handful of adderall, and I'm watching the industry jump forward at a break-neck pace, and watching people spend the cores of their days working on these problems, instead of their after-a-full-day-of-customers-and-staff-drama part of their days on them. And I'm just so jealous. It's all so upsetting. I was supposed to go back to school. That became a pipedream a long time ago and just keeps getting further way. I had just turned 23, now I've just turned 26.
Anyways I have to stop. All feedback welcome. Sorry for the rant and thanks if you did actually read all of that. Have a great night everyone.
Tl;dr - Job seems great, often isn't great, and as much as I feel like I've answered my own question of whether or not I should leave in the process of writing this, I'm scared of losing the opportunity, income, the uncertainty of what the next position would look like versus what constantly feels like it could work fine as soon as I'm allowed to just run things according to the numbers, rather than sentiment from the owner. Real tl;dr, this was too long, don't feel bad for not reading. Lol.
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I'm sure this will go on, so there will be a tl;dr at the bottom. Sorry if this becomes less coherent than it could be, I've been dying to just get this out for so long, I just haven't been able to find the time for anything it feels like.
I live in a small town a few hours from Vancouver, BC, and when Covid was declared a pandemic / I was laid off from my previous job along with everyone else, I took a job at a gas station running the till.
This was supposed to be a hold-over job, just to make sure I had some income during all the instability. A couple of weeks in, I was made the manager, and over the course of the next year, took on more and more responsibility. I've now been there, well, 3 years in 3 days, and I, generally, have quite a bit of autonomy, and have somewhat made the job my own.
This was never the plan. I've always been interested in and most skilled on the computer, and given that I just turned 26, I can assure you that it was not the plan to still, somehow, not have pushed myself back on track.
In a lot of ways, I have what I wanted from a side job while I got my ducks in a row. I'm on salary, it's decent (~$75K), I have control of a staff, and a store that does hundreds of thousands of transactions per year, as a sandbox of sorts.
On the other hand, it really does feel like a living, breathing mirage, custom made to keep me a foot from the carrot. I'm very aware that a lot of my bias likely stems from anxiety watching my preferred industry leap forward so rapidly - ai now.. :'( - but I also can't shake the idea that if I'd had this in front of me a few years ago, I'd have taken full advantage and I shouldn't waste the opportunity.. I'm a high school drop out after all, and what will I be doing should I leave? Back to labour, as before?
The 'mirage', is in the somewhat random, but ever-present hand of the owners of the site. It's not corporate, so the owners live about 5 minutes away, and I see them often, especially the owners wife.
Although by the time I was 18 months or so in it felt like I actually had the 'manager' position, I still frequently found myself being micro-managed on many things that seemed inappropriate, in one / a handful of ways. I'm absolutely exhausted as always, so I'll try to summarize with examples.
I've had staff schedules set or changed without mine or full staff involvement, leading to conflicts in the schedule. There was no negative feedback from the owners, but things like this have made it hard to keep staff, and have them take me / the job seriously.
I've been pulled to swap focus to reporting on our deli inventory, and reminders to make sure to stock it, followed by a request for an update on the till or pump problem I was trying to fix when I was asked to re-prioritize, because they just wanted to know quickly. Even if it did only take 5 minutes, it really wears me down having to swap tasks constantly.
I've been held accountable for 5-figure losses (plural) on the bottom line, until I was able to point out the it was actually the accountant that had done the numbers incorrectly.
I've been given quite difficult constraints for making the staff situation work (a cap at $19 / hr, despite stores down the street and local labour paying significantly more, amidst a massive labor shortage in our small, tourism based community, all through covid. This led to me opening the site 7 days a week, at 4:45AM, for the majority of the past few years. The longest stretch was ~230 opens in a row (April 3rd '22 -> November 20th '22), without a single day break, and although I was able to take a couple hours worth of break during the day, my shifts did not end and pass off to night shift until 4:30PM.
The end of this period (last 3 months Sept/Oct/Nov) was highlighted by one of our four staff walking out, and me not being able to replace them until the end of November, trained for early December. With staff scheduling constraints, etc., I was working 7 days a week, and two of those days were 21 hours long, with one person in during the middle of the day to allow me to get all of my deli made, site maintenance done, anything else that I had to do that day (the first of the two was order day), and then ideally take a quick nap before they left. It was simply a matter of availability, and although I wasn't thrilled about it, I ensured the store never missed an hour of operation, and didn't feel the pain.
This is a brief glimpse of what the past 3 years of pretty much all felt like with the unique form of hell brought on by all of the health officers, customers, and staff that knew they could make just as much not working.
In the mean time, I have made many contributions to the business that I believe were far above and beyond. Our site has an automatic car wash, which once broke down completely. Owner of the site had four people come in to look at it, including people from Vancouver, and nobody was able to bring results; each answer was 'buy a new one', which is an easy 6-figures. Despite never having worked with this hardware, I obtained the correct hardware and called around until a distributor would ftp me the software to interface with the PLC (which was all harder than it sounds), got myself connected, and then spent 3 days essentially living in the mechanical room, working through all 2,000 unlabelled variables in the ladder logic based program from 3 years before I was born, and managed to 'unstick' it, or something. Whatever it was that caused it, and why it fixed it simply forcing a 0 into that state or whatever, I have no idea, don't care, hardly remember given that I was just living off coffee and adrenaline. I got a $1,000, and I impressed them. I don't know how much of a difference that really made, but it certainly felt worse than it had good once everybody had forgotten a day or two later, and I was back to doing customer service all day.
I have also been able to outmaneuver a lot of our local competition due to supply chain volatility the past few years, and most of my regional reports from vendors have shown the business increase from (-10) - +10% versus local competition, to a relatively consistent +30 - 35% across the board. Profits were also relatively strong with creative pricing structures.
I've also been in the middle of building an interface for them and the staff using nextjs, with a backend that should let us properly organize the real-life, 8-figure nightmare that is the back-office of this business.
My number one breaking point came about three months ago, a couple weeks after the owners got back from a six week golf tour across a couple of countries. This was the beginning of December, so right as I was coming out of the several month long, 100-110 hr / week schedule, which had genuinely worn me down. I had written up a few page document to go over with the owners when they got back, just updating them on events / projects important to the business, staff situation / changes, etc., as well as my plan for the next couple of months.
This plan, was to take advantage of the couple staff I'd finally hired, and put myself on the schedule light while we were in slow season (we get about 30-40% of the traffic during the winter months as the rest of the year). I wanted to take this approach for two reasons. First, I had filled all of those extra hours at a much lower rate than I would usually work for, and so now that I could take them back for the same cost to payroll, that seemed like a way to make everyone happy. I would work two shifts per week, and come in the rest of the days to make sure staff was completing their lists, everything was smooth, place orders, etc. Second, it would allow me to really buckle down and get building this front/back-end for us, so that we could get some of these problems we'd been having (that it easily solves) out of the way once and for all.
This sounded good to them, and this new schedule started December 19th. Aside from being called Christmas morning while I was opening presents with family, being asked why the store wasn't open yet (it was 8am, and I had staff coming in for 10am), I didn't have any problems for 10 full days. December 29th, I get a text confirming that I'm back on the schedule for my normal 5x8 as a baseline, by Monday (it was Thursday). I answered with a text explaining the payroll math I had gone over with them, reminded them I'd still be in every day, just with extra staff there, and was promptly called by the owner. He made it very clearly that he expected me back in for the normal rotation come Monday, because the store doesn't run as well when I'm not there. This turned into quite the battle where I essentially had to hardball and ignore the instructions over and over, and play what felt like a 24/7 game of chicken, because I was indeed 100% ready and willing to lose my job over it, especially given that this conveniently came about as the business was put up for sale, and I was being asked to meet with potential buyers.
After a month or so, this game of chicken was very much being forced to an end, and I ended up back on the schedule mostly like normal, but I had a decent sized staff of people, although mostly part-time. On the bright-side, the 24/7 anxiety and constant arguments with a boss I've always gotten along with were done, but on the down-side I was back doing customer service all day, picking up garbage, etc.
A week ago I was baseline 34 hours on the schedule across 6 days, and of course the fill for any shifts being missed, and still around whenever things go wrong, and of course I still have an office to run, which pretty easily brings it up to about 50 hours. I was getting very close to finishing the platform I was working on for the store, but have been losing momentum since going back to normal, and with the store getting busier again. Last Tuesday, before the owners left for vacation, I had to let go of 40% of the staff, and put myself back on for 6 days a week. Business has been slower, and I do agree that there were some non A-list superstars on the crew, but they were at least showing up and doing the job. Anyways. Just feels like back to normal. We're not even at the busy part of the year yet (juust starting to pick up now), and I'm back to being swamped everyday. A large part of the office has now been mostly automated by the platform, and they did like that, but it wasn't quite finished, and staff having different timestamps broke my hacked-together-at-3am datetime system, so now that needs to be fixed before I can use it again, so everything will need to be caught up manually, or hopefully I can get it fixed first, whenever I find the energy.
The past few days I've been trying to wire new hardware into our carwash, and for the most part the owners aren't even reading the status updates, which always indicate the level of progress, I've just been getting back an 'is it working now', or 'it is a priority'. I am aware, but this is a custom made part with no manual, and I have to wait for responses from the vendor, which they are well aware of because the electrician they had initially asked to come down and install it with me refused to come back after giving it a go. I want to just let it bounce off, but I'm getting up at 3:45AM everyday (easier said than done when your two roommates start work at 9 and 10am, and don't go to bed until past midnight), running a store for 8 hours, and then doing this stuff after my shift, and it's not exactly the job description.
I'm just so tired. I feel like maybe I just need a vacation, but it's been made clear that after taking those light weeks in January to work on the platform, I am not taking time again this year. I'm a person that values work and career highly, and I am happy to do so. I want to try and get ahead so that I feel comfortable with what I'm able to spend my time doing each day (a job I like, investments working for me), and so that I can comfortably have a family and spend time with them. I also take a great deal of pride and joy in trying to work towards and build something. Lately, I have not been feeling that. I've always been able to look at a seemingly never-ending, no success guaranteed situation and be happy to take it on one challenge at a time. I don't know when it even started, but I've found myself just giving such a negative level of [email protected]#$'s it's genuinely shameful. I get to work, do the opening procedure, and can hardly find any care to go further. I get home from work, and I'm just beat, every day, even if I put things off and left early that day. I try to get some stuff done when I get home, and sometimes do. I was getting a decent amount done on my project, but the past few weeks I just haven't been able to focus or do anything. I just want to sleep, and I've started drinking for some reason once I get home until after dinner about 6/7pm, trying to figure out what the hell is going on and what I need to do, and then just falling asleep on the couch around 10pm, waking up in a panic at 3:45 - 4:45am, and doing it all over again.
I don't even know how to finish this off. It's 7:47pm, and my alarm will go off in 7 hours and 43 minutes. I feel like I can never think clearly anymore. I don't really want to be in this tiny little town splitting a $3K+/mo rent with two people, I don't really want to be spending my days doing customer service at a gas station and trying to squish giant bags of household garbage into our dumpster as community service. I just feel too tired and fuzzy to get myself back out. This is absolutely not how I saw things going. I've always thought of myself as going somewhere, and it feels more and more like I'm fighting off the realization that I'm the one that fell behind.
So I guess I don't even really know if this is career advice at this point. It's halfway just a rant / off my chest. Ideally I'll get as upset about this tomorrow and re-read / edit it. For now, I suppose all feedback is welcome :P
The initial idea here was to point out just some of the stuff at the store and ask if this is normal and I'm just being spoiled / entitled, or if this is actually not great and I would do well to make the leap and go elsewhere. Which, as much as I never expected to say it, scares me. I know the owners well now, and what to expect, the job is autopilot (which I suppose is a bad thing, but it makes it easier to have a laptop at work and swap between the store and programming when opportunity strikes), it lets me pay my not insignificant expenses, and like I said I do have a lot of control / influence at what is quite an interesting resource. In the process of stopping our back-office from deleting information at a 90-day cutoff, and replicating it to azure as a push subscriber, I gained access to a very large dataset to interact with and play-with, along with multiple staff to put tools in front of. I just feel like I can't take advantage of it at all without a handful of adderall, and I'm watching the industry jump forward at a break-neck pace, and watching people spend the cores of their days working on these problems, instead of their after-a-full-day-of-customers-and-staff-drama part of their days on them. And I'm just so jealous. It's all so upsetting. I was supposed to go back to school. That became a pipedream a long time ago and just keeps getting further way. I had just turned 23, now I've just turned 26.
Anyways I have to stop. All feedback welcome. Sorry for the rant and thanks if you did actually read all of that. Have a great night everyone.
Tl;dr - Job seems great, often isn't great, and as much as I feel like I've answered my own question of whether or not I should leave in the process of writing this, I'm scared of losing the opportunity, income, the uncertainty of what the next position would look like versus what constantly feels like it could work fine as soon as I'm allowed to just run things according to the numbers, rather than sentiment from the owner. Real tl;dr, this was too long, don't feel bad for not reading. Lol.
2023.03.17 04:04 Temporary-Disk2983 Brain says to keep my job, but a lot of the time, the rest of me doesn't. Should I leave or stick it out?
Throwaway because I don't exactly want this linked to me personally. I can't help but add details because I don't care enough anymore. If this makes it back to those whom it concerns, please don't take it the wrong way; no hard feelings.
I'm sure this will go on, so there will be a tl;dr at the bottom. Sorry if this becomes less coherent than it could be, I've been dying to just get this out for so long, I just haven't been able to find the time for anything it feels like.
I live in a small town a few hours from Vancouver, BC, and when Covid was declared a pandemic / I was laid off from my previous job along with everyone else, I took a job at a gas station running the till.
This was supposed to be a hold-over job, just to make sure I had some income during all the instability. A couple of weeks in, I was made the manager, and over the course of the next year, took on more and more responsibility. I've now been there, well, 3 years in 3 days, and I, generally, have quite a bit of autonomy, and have somewhat made the job my own.
This was never the plan. I've always been interested in and most skilled on the computer, and given that I just turned 26, I can assure you that it was not the plan to still, somehow, not have pushed myself back on track.
In a lot of ways, I have what I wanted from a side job while I got my ducks in a row. I'm on salary, it's decent (~$75K), I have control of a staff, and a store that does hundreds of thousands of transactions per year, as a sandbox of sorts.
On the other hand, it really does feel like a living, breathing mirage, custom made to keep me a foot from the carrot. I'm very aware that a lot of my bias likely stems from anxiety watching my preferred industry leap forward so rapidly - ai now.. :'( - but I also can't shake the idea that if I'd had this in front of me a few years ago, I'd have taken full advantage and I shouldn't waste the opportunity.. I'm a high school drop out after all, and what will I be doing should I leave? Back to labour, as before?
The 'mirage', is in the somewhat random, but ever-present hand of the owners of the site. It's not corporate, so the owners live about 5 minutes away, and I see them often, especially the owners wife.
Although by the time I was 18 months or so in it felt like I actually had the 'manager' position, I still frequently found myself being micro-managed on many things that seemed inappropriate, in one / a handful of ways. I'm absolutely exhausted as always, so I'll try to summarize with examples.
I've had staff schedules set or changed without mine or full staff involvement, leading to conflicts in the schedule. There was no negative feedback from the owners, but things like this have made it hard to keep staff, and have them take me / the job seriously.
I've been pulled to swap focus to reporting on our deli inventory, and reminders to make sure to stock it, followed by a request for an update on the till or pump problem I was trying to fix when I was asked to re-prioritize, because they just wanted to know quickly. Even if it did only take 5 minutes, it really wears me down having to swap tasks constantly.
I've been held accountable for 5-figure losses (plural) on the bottom line, until I was able to point out the it was actually the accountant that had done the numbers incorrectly.
I've been given quite difficult constraints for making the staff situation work (a cap at $19 / hr, despite stores down the street and local labour paying significantly more, amidst a massive labor shortage in our small, tourism based community, all through covid. This led to me opening the site 7 days a week, at 4:45AM, for the majority of the past few years. The longest stretch was ~230 opens in a row (April 3rd '22 -> November 20th '22), without a single day break, and although I was able to take a couple hours worth of break during the day, my shifts did not end and pass off to night shift until 4:30PM.
The end of this period (last 3 months Sept/Oct/Nov) was highlighted by one of our four staff walking out, and me not being able to replace them until the end of November, trained for early December. With staff scheduling constraints, etc., I was working 7 days a week, and two of those days were 21 hours long, with one person in during the middle of the day to allow me to get all of my deli made, site maintenance done, anything else that I had to do that day (the first of the two was order day), and then ideally take a quick nap before they left. It was simply a matter of availability, and although I wasn't thrilled about it, I ensured the store never missed an hour of operation, and didn't feel the pain.
This is a brief glimpse of what the past 3 years of pretty much all felt like with the unique form of hell brought on by all of the health officers, customers, and staff that knew they could make just as much not working.
In the mean time, I have made many contributions to the business that I believe were far above and beyond. Our site has an automatic car wash, which once broke down completely. Owner of the site had four people come in to look at it, including people from Vancouver, and nobody was able to bring results; each answer was 'buy a new one', which is an easy 6-figures. Despite never having worked with this hardware, I obtained the correct hardware and called around until a distributor would ftp me the software to interface with the PLC (which was all harder than it sounds), got myself connected, and then spent 3 days essentially living in the mechanical room, working through all 2,000 unlabelled variables in the ladder logic based program from 3 years before I was born, and managed to 'unstick' it, or something. Whatever it was that caused it, and why it fixed it simply forcing a 0 into that state or whatever, I have no idea, don't care, hardly remember given that I was just living off coffee and adrenaline. I got a $1,000, and I impressed them. I don't know how much of a difference that really made, but it certainly felt worse than it had good once everybody had forgotten a day or two later, and I was back to doing customer service all day.
I have also been able to outmaneuver a lot of our local competition due to supply chain volatility the past few years, and most of my regional reports from vendors have shown the business increase from (-10) - +10% versus local competition, to a relatively consistent +30 - 35% across the board. Profits were also relatively strong with creative pricing structures.
I've also been in the middle of building an interface for them and the staff using nextjs, with a backend that should let us properly organize the real-life, 8-figure nightmare that is the back-office of this business.
My number one breaking point came about three months ago, a couple weeks after the owners got back from a six week golf tour across a couple of countries. This was the beginning of December, so right as I was coming out of the several month long, 100-110 hr / week schedule, which had genuinely worn me down. I had written up a few page document to go over with the owners when they got back, just updating them on events / projects important to the business, staff situation / changes, etc., as well as my plan for the next couple of months.
This plan, was to take advantage of the couple staff I'd finally hired, and put myself on the schedule light while we were in slow season (we get about 30-40% of the traffic during the winter months as the rest of the year). I wanted to take this approach for two reasons. First, I had filled all of those extra hours at a much lower rate than I would usually work for, and so now that I could take them back for the same cost to payroll, that seemed like a way to make everyone happy. I would work two shifts per week, and come in the rest of the days to make sure staff was completing their lists, everything was smooth, place orders, etc. Second, it would allow me to really buckle down and get building this front/back-end for us, so that we could get some of these problems we'd been having (that it easily solves) out of the way once and for all.
This sounded good to them, and this new schedule started December 19th. Aside from being called Christmas morning while I was opening presents with family, being asked why the store wasn't open yet (it was 8am, and I had staff coming in for 10am), I didn't have any problems for 10 full days. December 29th, I get a text confirming that I'm back on the schedule for my normal 5x8 as a baseline, by Monday (it was Thursday). I answered with a text explaining the payroll math I had gone over with them, reminded them I'd still be in every day, just with extra staff there, and was promptly called by the owner. He made it very clearly that he expected me back in for the normal rotation come Monday, because the store doesn't run as well when I'm not there. This turned into quite the battle where I essentially had to hardball and ignore the instructions over and over, and play what felt like a 24/7 game of chicken, because I was indeed 100% ready and willing to lose my job over it, especially given that this conveniently came about as the business was put up for sale, and I was being asked to meet with potential buyers.
After a month or so, this game of chicken was very much being forced to an end, and I ended up back on the schedule mostly like normal, but I had a decent sized staff of people, although mostly part-time. On the bright-side, the 24/7 anxiety and constant arguments with a boss I've always gotten along with were done, but on the down-side I was back doing customer service all day, picking up garbage, etc.
A week ago I was baseline 34 hours on the schedule across 6 days, and of course the fill for any shifts being missed, and still around whenever things go wrong, and of course I still have an office to run, which pretty easily brings it up to about 50 hours. I was getting very close to finishing the platform I was working on for the store, but have been losing momentum since going back to normal, and with the store getting busier again. Last Tuesday, before the owners left for vacation, I had to let go of 40% of the staff, and put myself back on for 6 days a week. Business has been slower, and I do agree that there were some non A-list superstars on the crew, but they were at least showing up and doing the job. Anyways. Just feels like back to normal. We're not even at the busy part of the year yet (juust starting to pick up now), and I'm back to being swamped everyday. A large part of the office has now been mostly automated by the platform, and they did like that, but it wasn't quite finished, and staff having different timestamps broke my hacked-together-at-3am datetime system, so now that needs to be fixed before I can use it again, so everything will need to be caught up manually, or hopefully I can get it fixed first, whenever I find the energy.
The past few days I've been trying to wire new hardware into our carwash, and for the most part the owners aren't even reading the status updates, which always indicate the level of progress, I've just been getting back an 'is it working now', or 'it is a priority'. I am aware, but this is a custom made part with no manual, and I have to wait for responses from the vendor, which they are well aware of because the electrician they had initially asked to come down and install it with me refused to come back after giving it a go. I want to just let it bounce off, but I'm getting up at 3:45AM everyday (easier said than done when your two roommates start work at 9 and 10am, and don't go to bed until past midnight), running a store for 8 hours, and then doing this stuff after my shift, and it's not exactly the job description.
I'm just so tired. I feel like maybe I just need a vacation, but it's been made clear that after taking those light weeks in January to work on the platform, I am not taking time again this year. I'm a person that values work and career highly, and I am happy to do so. I want to try and get ahead so that I feel comfortable with what I'm able to spend my time doing each day (a job I like, investments working for me), and so that I can comfortably have a family and spend time with them. I also take a great deal of pride and joy in trying to work towards and build something. Lately, I have not been feeling that. I've always been able to look at a seemingly never-ending, no success guaranteed situation and be happy to take it on one challenge at a time. I don't know when it even started, but I've found myself just giving such a negative level of [email protected]#$'s it's genuinely shameful. I get to work, do the opening procedure, and can hardly find any care to go further. I get home from work, and I'm just beat, every day, even if I put things off and left early that day. I try to get some stuff done when I get home, and sometimes do. I was getting a decent amount done on my project, but the past few weeks I just haven't been able to focus or do anything. I just want to sleep, and I've started drinking for some reason once I get home until after dinner about 6/7pm, trying to figure out what the hell is going on and what I need to do, and then just falling asleep on the couch around 10pm, waking up in a panic at 3:45 - 4:45am, and doing it all over again.
I don't even know how to finish this off. It's 7:47pm, and my alarm will go off in 7 hours and 43 minutes. I feel like I can never think clearly anymore. I don't really want to be in this tiny little town splitting a $3K+/mo rent with two people, I don't really want to be spending my days doing customer service at a gas station and trying to squish giant bags of household garbage into our dumpster as community service. I just feel too tired and fuzzy to get myself back out. This is absolutely not how I saw things going. I've always thought of myself as going somewhere, and it feels more and more like I'm fighting off the realization that I'm the one that fell behind.
So I guess I don't even really know if this is career advice at this point. It's halfway just a rant / off my chest. Ideally I'll get as upset about this tomorrow and re-read / edit it. For now, I suppose all feedback is welcome :P
The initial idea here was to point out just some of the stuff at the store and ask if this is normal and I'm just being spoiled / entitled, or if this is actually not great and I would do well to make the leap and go elsewhere. Which, as much as I never expected to say it, scares me. I know the owners well now, and what to expect, the job is autopilot (which I suppose is a bad thing, but it makes it easier to have a laptop at work and swap between the store and programming when opportunity strikes), it lets me pay my not insignificant expenses, and like I said I do have a lot of control / influence at what is quite an interesting resource. In the process of stopping our back-office from deleting information at a 90-day cutoff, and replicating it to azure as a push subscriber, I gained access to a very large dataset to interact with and play-with, along with multiple staff to put tools in front of. I just feel like I can't take advantage of it at all without a handful of adderall, and I'm watching the industry jump forward at a break-neck pace, and watching people spend the cores of their days working on these problems, instead of their after-a-full-day-of-customers-and-staff-drama part of their days on them. And I'm just so jealous. It's all so upsetting. I was supposed to go back to school. That became a pipedream a long time ago and just keeps getting further way. I had just turned 23, now I've just turned 26.
Anyways I have to stop. All feedback welcome. Sorry for the rant and thanks if you did actually read all of that. Have a great night everyone.
Tl;dr - Job seems great, often isn't great, and as much as I feel like I've answered my own question of whether or not I should leave in the process of writing this, I'm scared of losing the opportunity, income, the uncertainty of what the next position would look like versus what constantly feels like it could work fine as soon as I'm allowed to just run things according to the numbers, rather than sentiment from the owner. Real tl;dr, this was too long, don't feel bad for not reading. Lol.
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I'm sure this will go on, so there will be a tl;dr at the bottom. Sorry if this becomes less coherent than it could be, I've been dying to just get this out for so long, I just haven't been able to find the time for anything it feels like.
I live in a small town a few hours from Vancouver, BC, and when Covid was declared a pandemic / I was laid off from my previous job along with everyone else, I took a job at a gas station running the till.
This was supposed to be a hold-over job, just to make sure I had some income during all the instability. A couple of weeks in, I was made the manager, and over the course of the next year, took on more and more responsibility. I've now been there, well, 3 years in 3 days, and I, generally, have quite a bit of autonomy, and have somewhat made the job my own.
This was never the plan. I've always been interested in and most skilled on the computer, and given that I just turned 26, I can assure you that it was not the plan to still, somehow, not have pushed myself back on track.
In a lot of ways, I have what I wanted from a side job while I got my ducks in a row. I'm on salary, it's decent (~$75K), I have control of a staff, and a store that does hundreds of thousands of transactions per year, as a sandbox of sorts.
On the other hand, it really does feel like a living, breathing mirage, custom made to keep me a foot from the carrot. I'm very aware that a lot of my bias likely stems from anxiety watching my preferred industry leap forward so rapidly - ai now.. :'( - but I also can't shake the idea that if I'd had this in front of me a few years ago, I'd have taken full advantage and I shouldn't waste the opportunity.. I'm a high school drop out after all, and what will I be doing should I leave? Back to labour, as before?
The 'mirage', is in the somewhat random, but ever-present hand of the owners of the site. It's not corporate, so the owners live about 5 minutes away, and I see them often, especially the owners wife.
Although by the time I was 18 months or so in it felt like I actually had the 'manager' position, I still frequently found myself being micro-managed on many things that seemed inappropriate, in one / a handful of ways. I'm absolutely exhausted as always, so I'll try to summarize with examples.
I've had staff schedules set or changed without mine or full staff involvement, leading to conflicts in the schedule. There was no negative feedback from the owners, but things like this have made it hard to keep staff, and have them take me / the job seriously.
I've been pulled to swap focus to reporting on our deli inventory, and reminders to make sure to stock it, followed by a request for an update on the till or pump problem I was trying to fix when I was asked to re-prioritize, because they just wanted to know quickly. Even if it did only take 5 minutes, it really wears me down having to swap tasks constantly.
I've been held accountable for 5-figure losses (plural) on the bottom line, until I was able to point out the it was actually the accountant that had done the numbers incorrectly.
I've been given quite difficult constraints for making the staff situation work (a cap at $19 / hr, despite stores down the street and local labour paying significantly more, amidst a massive labor shortage in our small, tourism based community, all through covid. This led to me opening the site 7 days a week, at 4:45AM, for the majority of the past few years. The longest stretch was ~230 opens in a row (April 3rd '22 -> November 20th '22), without a single day break, and although I was able to take a couple hours worth of break during the day, my shifts did not end and pass off to night shift until 4:30PM.
The end of this period (last 3 months Sept/Oct/Nov) was highlighted by one of our four staff walking out, and me not being able to replace them until the end of November, trained for early December. With staff scheduling constraints, etc., I was working 7 days a week, and two of those days were 21 hours long, with one person in during the middle of the day to allow me to get all of my deli made, site maintenance done, anything else that I had to do that day (the first of the two was order day), and then ideally take a quick nap before they left. It was simply a matter of availability, and although I wasn't thrilled about it, I ensured the store never missed an hour of operation, and didn't feel the pain.
This is a brief glimpse of what the past 3 years of pretty much all felt like with the unique form of hell brought on by all of the health officers, customers, and staff that knew they could make just as much not working.
In the mean time, I have made many contributions to the business that I believe were far above and beyond. Our site has an automatic car wash, which once broke down completely. Owner of the site had four people come in to look at it, including people from Vancouver, and nobody was able to bring results; each answer was 'buy a new one', which is an easy 6-figures. Despite never having worked with this hardware, I obtained the correct hardware and called around until a distributor would ftp me the software to interface with the PLC (which was all harder than it sounds), got myself connected, and then spent 3 days essentially living in the mechanical room, working through all 2,000 unlabelled variables in the ladder logic based program from 3 years before I was born, and managed to 'unstick' it, or something. Whatever it was that caused it, and why it fixed it simply forcing a 0 into that state or whatever, I have no idea, don't care, hardly remember given that I was just living off coffee and adrenaline. I got a $1,000, and I impressed them. I don't know how much of a difference that really made, but it certainly felt worse than it had good once everybody had forgotten a day or two later, and I was back to doing customer service all day.
I have also been able to outmaneuver a lot of our local competition due to supply chain volatility the past few years, and most of my regional reports from vendors have shown the business increase from (-10) - +10% versus local competition, to a relatively consistent +30 - 35% across the board. Profits were also relatively strong with creative pricing structures.
I've also been in the middle of building an interface for them and the staff using nextjs, with a backend that should let us properly organize the real-life, 8-figure nightmare that is the back-office of this business.
My number one breaking point came about three months ago, a couple weeks after the owners got back from a six week golf tour across a couple of countries. This was the beginning of December, so right as I was coming out of the several month long, 100-110 hr / week schedule, which had genuinely worn me down. I had written up a few page document to go over with the owners when they got back, just updating them on events / projects important to the business, staff situation / changes, etc., as well as my plan for the next couple of months.
This plan, was to take advantage of the couple staff I'd finally hired, and put myself on the schedule light while we were in slow season (we get about 30-40% of the traffic during the winter months as the rest of the year). I wanted to take this approach for two reasons. First, I had filled all of those extra hours at a much lower rate than I would usually work for, and so now that I could take them back for the same cost to payroll, that seemed like a way to make everyone happy. I would work two shifts per week, and come in the rest of the days to make sure staff was completing their lists, everything was smooth, place orders, etc. Second, it would allow me to really buckle down and get building this front/back-end for us, so that we could get some of these problems we'd been having (that it easily solves) out of the way once and for all.
This sounded good to them, and this new schedule started December 19th. Aside from being called Christmas morning while I was opening presents with family, being asked why the store wasn't open yet (it was 8am, and I had staff coming in for 10am), I didn't have any problems for 10 full days. December 29th, I get a text confirming that I'm back on the schedule for my normal 5x8 as a baseline, by Monday (it was Thursday). I answered with a text explaining the payroll math I had gone over with them, reminded them I'd still be in every day, just with extra staff there, and was promptly called by the owner. He made it very clearly that he expected me back in for the normal rotation come Monday, because the store doesn't run as well when I'm not there. This turned into quite the battle where I essentially had to hardball and ignore the instructions over and over, and play what felt like a 24/7 game of chicken, because I was indeed 100% ready and willing to lose my job over it, especially given that this conveniently came about as the business was put up for sale, and I was being asked to meet with potential buyers.
After a month or so, this game of chicken was very much being forced to an end, and I ended up back on the schedule mostly like normal, but I had a decent sized staff of people, although mostly part-time. On the bright-side, the 24/7 anxiety and constant arguments with a boss I've always gotten along with were done, but on the down-side I was back doing customer service all day, picking up garbage, etc.
A week ago I was baseline 34 hours on the schedule across 6 days, and of course the fill for any shifts being missed, and still around whenever things go wrong, and of course I still have an office to run, which pretty easily brings it up to about 50 hours. I was getting very close to finishing the platform I was working on for the store, but have been losing momentum since going back to normal, and with the store getting busier again. Last Tuesday, before the owners left for vacation, I had to let go of 40% of the staff, and put myself back on for 6 days a week. Business has been slower, and I do agree that there were some non A-list superstars on the crew, but they were at least showing up and doing the job. Anyways. Just feels like back to normal. We're not even at the busy part of the year yet (juust starting to pick up now), and I'm back to being swamped everyday. A large part of the office has now been mostly automated by the platform, and they did like that, but it wasn't quite finished, and staff having different timestamps broke my hacked-together-at-3am datetime system, so now that needs to be fixed before I can use it again, so everything will need to be caught up manually, or hopefully I can get it fixed first, whenever I find the energy.
The past few days I've been trying to wire new hardware into our carwash, and for the most part the owners aren't even reading the status updates, which always indicate the level of progress, I've just been getting back an 'is it working now', or 'it is a priority'. I am aware, but this is a custom made part with no manual, and I have to wait for responses from the vendor, which they are well aware of because the electrician they had initially asked to come down and install it with me refused to come back after giving it a go. I want to just let it bounce off, but I'm getting up at 3:45AM everyday (easier said than done when your two roommates start work at 9 and 10am, and don't go to bed until past midnight), running a store for 8 hours, and then doing this stuff after my shift, and it's not exactly the job description.
I'm just so tired. I feel like maybe I just need a vacation, but it's been made clear that after taking those light weeks in January to work on the platform, I am not taking time again this year. I'm a person that values work and career highly, and I am happy to do so. I want to try and get ahead so that I feel comfortable with what I'm able to spend my time doing each day (a job I like, investments working for me), and so that I can comfortably have a family and spend time with them. I also take a great deal of pride and joy in trying to work towards and build something. Lately, I have not been feeling that. I've always been able to look at a seemingly never-ending, no success guaranteed situation and be happy to take it on one challenge at a time. I don't know when it even started, but I've found myself just giving such a negative level of [email protected]#$'s it's genuinely shameful. I get to work, do the opening procedure, and can hardly find any care to go further. I get home from work, and I'm just beat, every day, even if I put things off and left early that day. I try to get some stuff done when I get home, and sometimes do. I was getting a decent amount done on my project, but the past few weeks I just haven't been able to focus or do anything. I just want to sleep, and I've started drinking for some reason once I get home until after dinner about 6/7pm, trying to figure out what the hell is going on and what I need to do, and then just falling asleep on the couch around 10pm, waking up in a panic at 3:45 - 4:45am, and doing it all over again.
I don't even know how to finish this off. It's 7:47pm, and my alarm will go off in 7 hours and 43 minutes. I feel like I can never think clearly anymore. I don't really want to be in this tiny little town splitting a $3K+/mo rent with two people, I don't really want to be spending my days doing customer service at a gas station and trying to squish giant bags of household garbage into our dumpster as community service. I just feel too tired and fuzzy to get myself back out. This is absolutely not how I saw things going. I've always thought of myself as going somewhere, and it feels more and more like I'm fighting off the realization that I'm the one that fell behind.
So I guess I don't even really know if this is career advice at this point. It's halfway just a rant / off my chest. Ideally I'll get as upset about this tomorrow and re-read / edit it. For now, I suppose all feedback is welcome :P
The initial idea here was to point out just some of the stuff at the store and ask if this is normal and I'm just being spoiled / entitled, or if this is actually not great and I would do well to make the leap and go elsewhere. Which, as much as I never expected to say it, scares me. I know the owners well now, and what to expect, the job is autopilot (which I suppose is a bad thing, but it makes it easier to have a laptop at work and swap between the store and programming when opportunity strikes), it lets me pay my not insignificant expenses, and like I said I do have a lot of control / influence at what is quite an interesting resource. In the process of stopping our back-office from deleting information at a 90-day cutoff, and replicating it to azure as a push subscriber, I gained access to a very large dataset to interact with and play-with, along with multiple staff to put tools in front of. I just feel like I can't take advantage of it at all without a handful of adderall, and I'm watching the industry jump forward at a break-neck pace, and watching people spend the cores of their days working on these problems, instead of their after-a-full-day-of-customers-and-staff-drama part of their days on them. And I'm just so jealous. It's all so upsetting. I was supposed to go back to school. That became a pipedream a long time ago and just keeps getting further way. I had just turned 23, now I've just turned 26.
Anyways I have to stop. All feedback welcome. Sorry for the rant and thanks if you did actually read all of that. Have a great night everyone.
Tl;dr - Job seems great, often isn't great, and as much as I feel like I've answered my own question of whether or not I should leave in the process of writing this, I'm scared of losing the opportunity, income, the uncertainty of what the next position would look like versus what constantly feels like it could work fine as soon as I'm allowed to just run things according to the numbers, rather than sentiment from the owner. Real tl;dr, this was too long, don't feel bad for not reading. Lol.
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2023.03.15 11:07 Princysinghrathore Highest paying blue-collar jobs!
A blue-collar job refers to manual labor or working-class employment that typically involves physical work in industries such as construction, manufacturing, and maintenance. These jobs often require workers to wear a distinctive blue uniform, hence the name "blue-collar."
Blue-collar jobs play a significant role in the Australian economy and society by providing essential goods and services and performing essential tasks in industries such as construction, agriculture, and manufacturing. These jobs in Australia help to maintain and build the infrastructure that supports the nation's economy and communities. Additionally, blue-collar jobs provide employment opportunities for people without a university education, allowing them to have stable, well-paying careers and contribute to the economy. As a result, the stability and prosperity of blue-collar industries and jobs are crucial for the overall health and well-being of the Australian economy and society.
The highest paying jobs in Australia are typically in the fields of medicine, law, engineering, and technology. Positions such as doctors, lawyers, and software engineers tend to offer high salaries and strong job security.
Aside from high paying jobs, Melbourne also has a diverse job market with opportunities in fields such as finance, education, healthcare, and hospitality. The city is also known for its thriving arts and culture scene, making it a hub for creative industries like advertising, film production, and design.
In this blog, we'll take a closer look at some of the highest paying blue-collar jobs, based on median annual salary data, and what each job entails.
Electrician: $54,110
Electricians install, repair, and maintain electrical systems and equipment, such as lighting fixtures, power outlets, and electrical panels. They also diagnose and troubleshoot electrical problems, and must be knowledgeable about electrical codes and regulations. Electricians need to be physically fit and able to work in confined spaces, as well as being able to work with tools and equipment.
Plumber: $52,590
Plumbers install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems, such as pipes, fixtures, and water heaters. They must be knowledgeable about local building codes and regulations, as well as be able to diagnose and repair various plumbing issues. Plumbers need to be physically fit and able to work in confined spaces, as well as being able to work with tools and equipment.
Boilermaker: $62,040
Boilermakers build, install, and maintain boilers, pressure vessels, and related equipment. They must be knowledgeable about welding, fabrication, and metalworking techniques, and must have a good understanding of safety regulations and codes. Boilermakers need to be physically fit and able to work in challenging environments, such as working at heights or in confined spaces.
Wind Turbine Technician: $52,260
Wind turbine technicians install, repair, and maintain wind turbines, including the blades, gearbox, and generator. They must have a good understanding of electricity, electronics, and mechanical systems, and must be able to diagnose and troubleshoot problems. Wind turbine technicians need to be physically fit and able to work at heights, as well as being able to work with tools and equipment.
HVAC Technician: $47,610
HVAC technicians install, repair, and maintain heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. They must have a good understanding of electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration systems, and must be able to diagnose and troubleshoot problems. HVAC technicians need to be physically fit and able to work in confined spaces, as well as being able to work with tools and equipment.
Construction Manager: $93,370
Construction managers oversee the planning, design, and construction of buildings, structures, and facilities. They must have a good understanding of building codes, regulations, and construction materials and techniques, and must be able to manage budgets and schedules. Construction managers need to be able to work in challenging environments, such as working in inclement weather or at heights, as well as being able to work with tools and equipment.
Carpenter: $47,640
Carpenters construct, install, and repair structures made of wood, such as buildings, bridges, and stairways. They must be knowledgeable about building codes, regulations, and woodworking techniques, and must be able to work with tools and equipment. Carpenters need to be physically fit and able to work in challenging environments, such as working at heights or in inclement weather.
These salaries vary by industry, experience, location, and other factors. It is important to note that while these careers offer higher-than-average pay for blue-collar jobs, they may also require specialized skills and training, and can be physically demanding.
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Blue-collar jobs play a significant role in the Australian economy and society by providing essential goods and services and performing essential tasks in industries such as construction, agriculture, and manufacturing. These jobs in Australia help to maintain and build the infrastructure that supports the nation's economy and communities. Additionally, blue-collar jobs provide employment opportunities for people without a university education, allowing them to have stable, well-paying careers and contribute to the economy. As a result, the stability and prosperity of blue-collar industries and jobs are crucial for the overall health and well-being of the Australian economy and society.
Jobs in Australia
In Melbourne, Australia, there are a variety of job opportunities in industries such as finance, healthcare, education, and hospitality. The city is known for its thriving arts and culture scene, so there are also many jobs available in creative industries such as advertising, design, and film production. Other in-demand jobs in Melbourne include software development, engineering, and construction. Melbourne's strong economy and growing population make it a great place to start a career or find new job opportunities.The highest paying jobs in Australia are typically in the fields of medicine, law, engineering, and technology. Positions such as doctors, lawyers, and software engineers tend to offer high salaries and strong job security.
Aside from high paying jobs, Melbourne also has a diverse job market with opportunities in fields such as finance, education, healthcare, and hospitality. The city is also known for its thriving arts and culture scene, making it a hub for creative industries like advertising, film production, and design.
Some of the highest-paying blue-collar jobs
Blue-collar jobs, which are typically manual labor or trade-related, have been an integral part of the workforce for many years. These jobs may require a physical presence, hands-on work, and practical skills, but they also offer stability, good pay, and a chance to make a difference in the world. However, with technological advancements and increased automation in many industries, it's becoming increasingly difficult to find high-paying blue-collar jobs that offer career advancement and job security.In this blog, we'll take a closer look at some of the highest paying blue-collar jobs, based on median annual salary data, and what each job entails.
Electrician: $54,110
Electricians install, repair, and maintain electrical systems and equipment, such as lighting fixtures, power outlets, and electrical panels. They also diagnose and troubleshoot electrical problems, and must be knowledgeable about electrical codes and regulations. Electricians need to be physically fit and able to work in confined spaces, as well as being able to work with tools and equipment.
Plumber: $52,590
Plumbers install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems, such as pipes, fixtures, and water heaters. They must be knowledgeable about local building codes and regulations, as well as be able to diagnose and repair various plumbing issues. Plumbers need to be physically fit and able to work in confined spaces, as well as being able to work with tools and equipment.
Boilermaker: $62,040
Boilermakers build, install, and maintain boilers, pressure vessels, and related equipment. They must be knowledgeable about welding, fabrication, and metalworking techniques, and must have a good understanding of safety regulations and codes. Boilermakers need to be physically fit and able to work in challenging environments, such as working at heights or in confined spaces.
Wind Turbine Technician: $52,260
Wind turbine technicians install, repair, and maintain wind turbines, including the blades, gearbox, and generator. They must have a good understanding of electricity, electronics, and mechanical systems, and must be able to diagnose and troubleshoot problems. Wind turbine technicians need to be physically fit and able to work at heights, as well as being able to work with tools and equipment.
HVAC Technician: $47,610
HVAC technicians install, repair, and maintain heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. They must have a good understanding of electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration systems, and must be able to diagnose and troubleshoot problems. HVAC technicians need to be physically fit and able to work in confined spaces, as well as being able to work with tools and equipment.
Construction Manager: $93,370
Construction managers oversee the planning, design, and construction of buildings, structures, and facilities. They must have a good understanding of building codes, regulations, and construction materials and techniques, and must be able to manage budgets and schedules. Construction managers need to be able to work in challenging environments, such as working in inclement weather or at heights, as well as being able to work with tools and equipment.
Carpenter: $47,640
Carpenters construct, install, and repair structures made of wood, such as buildings, bridges, and stairways. They must be knowledgeable about building codes, regulations, and woodworking techniques, and must be able to work with tools and equipment. Carpenters need to be physically fit and able to work in challenging environments, such as working at heights or in inclement weather.
These salaries vary by industry, experience, location, and other factors. It is important to note that while these careers offer higher-than-average pay for blue-collar jobs, they may also require specialized skills and training, and can be physically demanding.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the highest-paying blue-collar jobs in Australia are in industries such as mining, construction, and energy. These jobs offer competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for career growth. Other well-paying blue-collar jobs include electricians, plumbers, and diesel mechanics. It is important to consider both salary and job satisfaction when making career decisions.Applykart has industry-first features which will make you fall in love with us!
2023.03.15 10:55 Princysinghrathore Highest paying blue-collar jobs!
A blue-collar job refers to manual labor or working-class employment that typically involves physical work in industries such as construction, manufacturing, and maintenance. These jobs often require workers to wear a distinctive blue uniform, hence the name "blue-collar."
Blue-collar jobs play a significant role in the Australian economy and society by providing essential goods and services and performing essential tasks in industries such as construction, agriculture, and manufacturing. These jobs in Australia help to maintain and build the infrastructure that supports the nation's economy and communities. Additionally, blue-collar jobs provide employment opportunities for people without a university education, allowing them to have stable, well-paying careers and contribute to the economy. As a result, the stability and prosperity of blue-collar industries and jobs are crucial for the overall health and well-being of the Australian economy and society.
The highest paying jobs in Australia are typically in the fields of medicine, law, engineering, and technology. Positions such as doctors, lawyers, and software engineers tend to offer high salaries and strong job security.
Aside from high paying jobs, Melbourne also has a diverse job market with opportunities in fields such as finance, education, healthcare, and hospitality. The city is also known for its thriving arts and culture scene, making it a hub for creative industries like advertising, film production, and design.
In this blog, we'll take a closer look at some of the highest paying blue-collar jobs, based on median annual salary data, and what each job entails.
Electrician: $54,110
Electricians install, repair, and maintain electrical systems and equipment, such as lighting fixtures, power outlets, and electrical panels. They also diagnose and troubleshoot electrical problems, and must be knowledgeable about electrical codes and regulations. Electricians need to be physically fit and able to work in confined spaces, as well as being able to work with tools and equipment.
Plumber: $52,590
Plumbers install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems, such as pipes, fixtures, and water heaters. They must be knowledgeable about local building codes and regulations, as well as be able to diagnose and repair various plumbing issues. Plumbers need to be physically fit and able to work in confined spaces, as well as being able to work with tools and equipment.
Boilermaker: $62,040
Boilermakers build, install, and maintain boilers, pressure vessels, and related equipment. They must be knowledgeable about welding, fabrication, and metalworking techniques, and must have a good understanding of safety regulations and codes. Boilermakers need to be physically fit and able to work in challenging environments, such as working at heights or in confined spaces.
Wind Turbine Technician: $52,260
Wind turbine technicians install, repair, and maintain wind turbines, including the blades, gearbox, and generator. They must have a good understanding of electricity, electronics, and mechanical systems, and must be able to diagnose and troubleshoot problems. Wind turbine technicians need to be physically fit and able to work at heights, as well as being able to work with tools and equipment.
HVAC Technician: $47,610
HVAC technicians install, repair, and maintain heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. They must have a good understanding of electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration systems, and must be able to diagnose and troubleshoot problems. HVAC technicians need to be physically fit and able to work in confined spaces, as well as being able to work with tools and equipment.
Construction Manager: $93,370
Construction managers oversee the planning, design, and construction of buildings, structures, and facilities. They must have a good understanding of building codes, regulations, and construction materials and techniques, and must be able to manage budgets and schedules. Construction managers need to be able to work in challenging environments, such as working in inclement weather or at heights, as well as being able to work with tools and equipment.
Carpenter: $47,640
Carpenters construct, install, and repair structures made of wood, such as buildings, bridges, and stairways. They must be knowledgeable about building codes, regulations, and woodworking techniques, and must be able to work with tools and equipment. Carpenters need to be physically fit and able to work in challenging environments, such as working at heights or in inclement weather.
These salaries vary by industry, experience, location, and other factors. It is important to note that while these careers offer higher-than-average pay for blue-collar jobs, they may also require specialized skills and training, and can be physically demanding.
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Blue-collar jobs play a significant role in the Australian economy and society by providing essential goods and services and performing essential tasks in industries such as construction, agriculture, and manufacturing. These jobs in Australia help to maintain and build the infrastructure that supports the nation's economy and communities. Additionally, blue-collar jobs provide employment opportunities for people without a university education, allowing them to have stable, well-paying careers and contribute to the economy. As a result, the stability and prosperity of blue-collar industries and jobs are crucial for the overall health and well-being of the Australian economy and society.
Jobs in Australia
In Melbourne, Australia, there are a variety of job opportunities in industries such as finance, healthcare, education, and hospitality. The city is known for its thriving arts and culture scene, so there are also many jobs available in creative industries such as advertising, design, and film production. Other in-demand jobs in Melbourne include software development, engineering, and construction. Melbourne's strong economy and growing population make it a great place to start a career or find new job opportunities.The highest paying jobs in Australia are typically in the fields of medicine, law, engineering, and technology. Positions such as doctors, lawyers, and software engineers tend to offer high salaries and strong job security.
Aside from high paying jobs, Melbourne also has a diverse job market with opportunities in fields such as finance, education, healthcare, and hospitality. The city is also known for its thriving arts and culture scene, making it a hub for creative industries like advertising, film production, and design.
Some of the highest-paying blue-collar jobs
Blue-collar jobs, which are typically manual labor or trade-related, have been an integral part of the workforce for many years. These jobs may require a physical presence, hands-on work, and practical skills, but they also offer stability, good pay, and a chance to make a difference in the world. However, with technological advancements and increased automation in many industries, it's becoming increasingly difficult to find high-paying blue-collar jobs that offer career advancement and job security.In this blog, we'll take a closer look at some of the highest paying blue-collar jobs, based on median annual salary data, and what each job entails.
Electrician: $54,110
Electricians install, repair, and maintain electrical systems and equipment, such as lighting fixtures, power outlets, and electrical panels. They also diagnose and troubleshoot electrical problems, and must be knowledgeable about electrical codes and regulations. Electricians need to be physically fit and able to work in confined spaces, as well as being able to work with tools and equipment.
Plumber: $52,590
Plumbers install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems, such as pipes, fixtures, and water heaters. They must be knowledgeable about local building codes and regulations, as well as be able to diagnose and repair various plumbing issues. Plumbers need to be physically fit and able to work in confined spaces, as well as being able to work with tools and equipment.
Boilermaker: $62,040
Boilermakers build, install, and maintain boilers, pressure vessels, and related equipment. They must be knowledgeable about welding, fabrication, and metalworking techniques, and must have a good understanding of safety regulations and codes. Boilermakers need to be physically fit and able to work in challenging environments, such as working at heights or in confined spaces.
Wind Turbine Technician: $52,260
Wind turbine technicians install, repair, and maintain wind turbines, including the blades, gearbox, and generator. They must have a good understanding of electricity, electronics, and mechanical systems, and must be able to diagnose and troubleshoot problems. Wind turbine technicians need to be physically fit and able to work at heights, as well as being able to work with tools and equipment.
HVAC Technician: $47,610
HVAC technicians install, repair, and maintain heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. They must have a good understanding of electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration systems, and must be able to diagnose and troubleshoot problems. HVAC technicians need to be physically fit and able to work in confined spaces, as well as being able to work with tools and equipment.
Construction Manager: $93,370
Construction managers oversee the planning, design, and construction of buildings, structures, and facilities. They must have a good understanding of building codes, regulations, and construction materials and techniques, and must be able to manage budgets and schedules. Construction managers need to be able to work in challenging environments, such as working in inclement weather or at heights, as well as being able to work with tools and equipment.
Carpenter: $47,640
Carpenters construct, install, and repair structures made of wood, such as buildings, bridges, and stairways. They must be knowledgeable about building codes, regulations, and woodworking techniques, and must be able to work with tools and equipment. Carpenters need to be physically fit and able to work in challenging environments, such as working at heights or in inclement weather.
These salaries vary by industry, experience, location, and other factors. It is important to note that while these careers offer higher-than-average pay for blue-collar jobs, they may also require specialized skills and training, and can be physically demanding.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the highest-paying blue-collar jobs in Australia are in industries such as mining, construction, and energy. These jobs offer competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for career growth. Other well-paying blue-collar jobs include electricians, plumbers, and diesel mechanics. It is important to consider both salary and job satisfaction when making career decisions.Applykart has industry-first features which will make you fall in love with us!
2023.03.15 10:53 Princysinghrathore Highest paying blue-collar jobs!
A blue-collar job refers to manual labor or working-class employment that typically involves physical work in industries such as construction, manufacturing, and maintenance. These jobs often require workers to wear a distinctive blue uniform, hence the name "blue-collar."
Blue-collar jobs play a significant role in the Australian economy and society by providing essential goods and services and performing essential tasks in industries such as construction, agriculture, and manufacturing. These jobs in Australia help to maintain and build the infrastructure that supports the nation's economy and communities. Additionally, blue-collar jobs provide employment opportunities for people without a university education, allowing them to have stable, well-paying careers and contribute to the economy. As a result, the stability and prosperity of blue-collar industries and jobs are crucial for the overall health and well-being of the Australian economy and society.
The highest paying jobs in Australia are typically in the fields of medicine, law, engineering, and technology. Positions such as doctors, lawyers, and software engineers tend to offer high salaries and strong job security.
Aside from high paying jobs, Melbourne also has a diverse job market with opportunities in fields such as finance, education, healthcare, and hospitality. The city is also known for its thriving arts and culture scene, making it a hub for creative industries like advertising, film production, and design.
In this blog, we'll take a closer look at some of the highest paying blue-collar jobs, based on median annual salary data, and what each job entails.
Electrician: $54,110
Electricians install, repair, and maintain electrical systems and equipment, such as lighting fixtures, power outlets, and electrical panels. They also diagnose and troubleshoot electrical problems, and must be knowledgeable about electrical codes and regulations. Electricians need to be physically fit and able to work in confined spaces, as well as being able to work with tools and equipment.
Plumber: $52,590
Plumbers install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems, such as pipes, fixtures, and water heaters. They must be knowledgeable about local building codes and regulations, as well as be able to diagnose and repair various plumbing issues. Plumbers need to be physically fit and able to work in confined spaces, as well as being able to work with tools and equipment.
Boilermaker: $62,040
Boilermakers build, install, and maintain boilers, pressure vessels, and related equipment. They must be knowledgeable about welding, fabrication, and metalworking techniques, and must have a good understanding of safety regulations and codes. Boilermakers need to be physically fit and able to work in challenging environments, such as working at heights or in confined spaces.
Wind Turbine Technician: $52,260
Wind turbine technicians install, repair, and maintain wind turbines, including the blades, gearbox, and generator. They must have a good understanding of electricity, electronics, and mechanical systems, and must be able to diagnose and troubleshoot problems. Wind turbine technicians need to be physically fit and able to work at heights, as well as being able to work with tools and equipment.
HVAC Technician: $47,610
HVAC technicians install, repair, and maintain heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. They must have a good understanding of electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration systems, and must be able to diagnose and troubleshoot problems. HVAC technicians need to be physically fit and able to work in confined spaces, as well as being able to work with tools and equipment.
Construction Manager: $93,370
Construction managers oversee the planning, design, and construction of buildings, structures, and facilities. They must have a good understanding of building codes, regulations, and construction materials and techniques, and must be able to manage budgets and schedules. Construction managers need to be able to work in challenging environments, such as working in inclement weather or at heights, as well as being able to work with tools and equipment.
Carpenter: $47,640
Carpenters construct, install, and repair structures made of wood, such as buildings, bridges, and stairways. They must be knowledgeable about building codes, regulations, and woodworking techniques, and must be able to work with tools and equipment. Carpenters need to be physically fit and able to work in challenging environments, such as working at heights or in inclement weather.
These salaries vary by industry, experience, location, and other factors. It is important to note that while these careers offer higher-than-average pay for blue-collar jobs, they may also require specialized skills and training, and can be physically demanding.
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Blue-collar jobs play a significant role in the Australian economy and society by providing essential goods and services and performing essential tasks in industries such as construction, agriculture, and manufacturing. These jobs in Australia help to maintain and build the infrastructure that supports the nation's economy and communities. Additionally, blue-collar jobs provide employment opportunities for people without a university education, allowing them to have stable, well-paying careers and contribute to the economy. As a result, the stability and prosperity of blue-collar industries and jobs are crucial for the overall health and well-being of the Australian economy and society.
Jobs in Australia
In Melbourne, Australia, there are a variety of job opportunities in industries such as finance, healthcare, education, and hospitality. The city is known for its thriving arts and culture scene, so there are also many jobs available in creative industries such as advertising, design, and film production. Other in-demand jobs in Melbourne include software development, engineering, and construction. Melbourne's strong economy and growing population make it a great place to start a career or find new job opportunities.The highest paying jobs in Australia are typically in the fields of medicine, law, engineering, and technology. Positions such as doctors, lawyers, and software engineers tend to offer high salaries and strong job security.
Aside from high paying jobs, Melbourne also has a diverse job market with opportunities in fields such as finance, education, healthcare, and hospitality. The city is also known for its thriving arts and culture scene, making it a hub for creative industries like advertising, film production, and design.
Some of the highest-paying blue-collar jobs
Blue-collar jobs, which are typically manual labor or trade-related, have been an integral part of the workforce for many years. These jobs may require a physical presence, hands-on work, and practical skills, but they also offer stability, good pay, and a chance to make a difference in the world. However, with technological advancements and increased automation in many industries, it's becoming increasingly difficult to find high-paying blue-collar jobs that offer career advancement and job security.In this blog, we'll take a closer look at some of the highest paying blue-collar jobs, based on median annual salary data, and what each job entails.
Electrician: $54,110
Electricians install, repair, and maintain electrical systems and equipment, such as lighting fixtures, power outlets, and electrical panels. They also diagnose and troubleshoot electrical problems, and must be knowledgeable about electrical codes and regulations. Electricians need to be physically fit and able to work in confined spaces, as well as being able to work with tools and equipment.
Plumber: $52,590
Plumbers install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems, such as pipes, fixtures, and water heaters. They must be knowledgeable about local building codes and regulations, as well as be able to diagnose and repair various plumbing issues. Plumbers need to be physically fit and able to work in confined spaces, as well as being able to work with tools and equipment.
Boilermaker: $62,040
Boilermakers build, install, and maintain boilers, pressure vessels, and related equipment. They must be knowledgeable about welding, fabrication, and metalworking techniques, and must have a good understanding of safety regulations and codes. Boilermakers need to be physically fit and able to work in challenging environments, such as working at heights or in confined spaces.
Wind Turbine Technician: $52,260
Wind turbine technicians install, repair, and maintain wind turbines, including the blades, gearbox, and generator. They must have a good understanding of electricity, electronics, and mechanical systems, and must be able to diagnose and troubleshoot problems. Wind turbine technicians need to be physically fit and able to work at heights, as well as being able to work with tools and equipment.
HVAC Technician: $47,610
HVAC technicians install, repair, and maintain heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. They must have a good understanding of electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration systems, and must be able to diagnose and troubleshoot problems. HVAC technicians need to be physically fit and able to work in confined spaces, as well as being able to work with tools and equipment.
Construction Manager: $93,370
Construction managers oversee the planning, design, and construction of buildings, structures, and facilities. They must have a good understanding of building codes, regulations, and construction materials and techniques, and must be able to manage budgets and schedules. Construction managers need to be able to work in challenging environments, such as working in inclement weather or at heights, as well as being able to work with tools and equipment.
Carpenter: $47,640
Carpenters construct, install, and repair structures made of wood, such as buildings, bridges, and stairways. They must be knowledgeable about building codes, regulations, and woodworking techniques, and must be able to work with tools and equipment. Carpenters need to be physically fit and able to work in challenging environments, such as working at heights or in inclement weather.
These salaries vary by industry, experience, location, and other factors. It is important to note that while these careers offer higher-than-average pay for blue-collar jobs, they may also require specialized skills and training, and can be physically demanding.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the highest-paying blue-collar jobs in Australia are in industries such as mining, construction, and energy. These jobs offer competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for career growth. Other well-paying blue-collar jobs include electricians, plumbers, and diesel mechanics. It is important to consider both salary and job satisfaction when making career decisions.Applykart has industry-first features which will make you fall in love with us!
2023.03.13 16:22 vampking316 Best Jobs Without a Degree 2023
For those who doesn’t want to take the academia route but wants a lucrative career, here are jobs that can make you money without having a college degree.
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers - $97,860
Farmer - $73,060
Police Officer - $66,020
Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representative - $62,890
Flight Attendant - $61,640
Electrician - $60,040
Plumber - $59,880
Property Manager - $59,230
Firefighter - $50,700
Real Estate Agent - $48,770
HVACR Technician - $48,630
Truck Driver - $48,310
Carpenter - $48,260
Licensed Practical Nurse - $48,070
Welder - $47,010
all salaries are on bls.gov
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Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers - $97,860
Farmer - $73,060
Police Officer - $66,020
Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representative - $62,890
Flight Attendant - $61,640
Electrician - $60,040
Plumber - $59,880
Property Manager - $59,230
Firefighter - $50,700
Real Estate Agent - $48,770
HVACR Technician - $48,630
Truck Driver - $48,310
Carpenter - $48,260
Licensed Practical Nurse - $48,070
Welder - $47,010
all salaries are on bls.gov
2023.03.13 12:23 primetechdubai Evaluate the importance of an electrical manpower supplier.
Find an electrical manpower supplier in the UAE.
If you’re looking for a reliable Electrical manpower supplier in UAE who can help you utilize all these benefits for your company, get in touch with Primetech Manpower. We are providing unbeatable staffing solutions throughout the UAE for over 9 years. We serve as the one-stop destination for blue and white-collar manpower supply in the UAE for all major industrial sectors. Hiring a manpower supply company in the UAE can provide you with many benefits.Manpower supply company can help you to save time and money by making it easier for you to find the best-suited and qualified staff for your company. Let’s look at some more benefits of hiring a manpower supplier agency.
Select an electrical manpower supplier in the UAE.
There are several procedures followed to select and recruit electrical manpower supply. Be it an electrician in the UAE, a technician, an electrical engineer, or a foreman, there are several procedures followed to select and recruit electrical personnel.An outline of how this is done is given below:
The top-notch electrical companies in UAE get hold of electrical manpower supply services who are vigilant on the latest trends in the key areas of industrial electrical markets and hence provide efficient and expert insights on the current demands and fluctuations.
They will be aware of the current availability in the industrial electrical resource pool; their locations and how to have an access to them, their salary negotiations, data on their career profile including skill-sets, pieces of training undergone, etc. mandate for the electrical manpower supply companies in Sharjah.
The Manpower supplier provides alternative solutions as well as takes the role of being a partner and collaborator to be an insider for electrical companies in UAE.
Contact us for more information: +971 50 493 8000 Email: [email protected]
2023.03.12 20:00 Aazardian 8x24ft Modular Tiny House 192sq ft to 24x24ft, 3 Bedroom, 1152sq ft, Design Notes
 | More Condensed Design/Cost Notes PostEDIT: "Over my paygrade" / "Armchair general" issues (AKA: Stuff I dont understand well enough)
Designed specifically for, dignified, bootstrap housing. Meeting/Exceeding Canadian Building Codes
More size correct, but ugly. 3/8th of Awning/Porch enclosed like our 386* (in our case, 2'8\"x11\" = 2.44sq ft, for 386.44sq ft) Design Family Name: "CAN-ECON-MODATE"Sizes in sq ft: 192, to 1152
Reasonable universal Floorplan (Standard + Mobility Impaired, "wet wall" is top-right corner) Universal Floorplan (Standard + Mobility Impaired) 192sq ft, including 32sq ft bathroom (mech room loft overhead) All-In-One Kitchenette with Laundry Combo:
Smallest realistic 0.5 Bath 8.75sq ft (NEEDS ACCORDION DOOR)Smallest \"realistic\" 0.5 Bathroom / \"Powder Room\", 8.75sq ftModular Expansion (For nuclear families, with children)
SHOWN: ONLY 27SQ FT FOR STAIRWELL & LANDING/HALLWAY!Two Floor - 1 bed + den (2nd bedroom) & 1 bath - 385sq ft+To Scale - 384sq ft floorplan
75sq ft Bedroom "Alcove" ideal for, single over single bunkbed, with storage stairs single over single bunkbed, with storage stairs Double Wide, 16ft, & Triple Wide, 24ft, Units
Ontario Building Code Considerations:
More Current OBC AdditionsPlease refer to current OBC, &/OR local building codes
/ Lots of rough notes below here in post////Dwelling info, notes, rough stuffAt $50K on a $50K lot & 5yr fixed rate 1% loan = $1700/month
You could subdivide 1 acre into 1/5 acre lots, 3 dwellings each = 15 units per acre (44ft x 66ft each)
YES, Plywood would be better, but would bloom costs VASTLY (the majority of lumber cost is the 7/16 OBS at 4x8ft)
Building materials for each unit can be flat packed in a 4'x8' 4ft tall shipping units for roadway delivery/portability. A 20 foot semi-trailer could haul 10 of these units where needed and erected by as few 2 labors, in as little as a day (2x workers = 1 unit/day), even without power tools.
Materials (basic shell/interior unfinished + approx):
Power Use No unit over 900 Watts (Avg user cost: $50/month)NOTE: All units are 115V operation with pre-installed cords include 3-pronged cords for easy setup (normal outlet) & ETL/ETL-C/CE/EnergyStar certified
CostsAssuming $50K Lot, $20K Materials/Fittings/Finishing's, $20K Labor, & $10K Other (permits/transport)
Missing MDF Dresser, Cupboard & Wardrobe/Wall Unit, (described, not pictured elsewhere)
30" Kitchenette + 24" Laundry/Workspace Concept (Cupboard 24" above, bottom equal shelf top)
Missing Flooring/Sheathing (described, not pictured elsewhere) clean! CHEAP! has the added effect of \" area looking bigger\", easier with \"trim rib\" every 4ft Missing Tile (For backsplashes & in bathroom, described, not pictured elsewhere) clean! CHEAP! Glossy for slight reflection = \"area looks bigger\" // Is 32sq ft a decent bathroom?IMHO: you can take a full bath (if opt'ing for bathtub), decent area to dry, lots of leg room
// Remember to channel SIP for Electrical/Plumbing Services Ideally "Service Location", "Service Transit", & "Service Absent" for "Universal Panels" PUR (I believe its real name is "XPS") is strong enough for "Cam & Lock"
The General Rule of Thumb for Outlet Spacing
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2023.03.12 19:22 Danger_wank26 Any Sparky's here?
I'm currently thinking of leaving the Military and doing a electrician course as a new career. From research I'd do the basic electrician, level 2 and 3 and then the NVQ in the future but this requires working to complete. If anyone can help me with a few questions I have it would be brilliant.
If I completed basic, 2 and 3 how employable would I be and what sort of salary would I get? What sort of salary would I expect when fully qualified and hopefully self employed? How easy is it to find work baring in mind I don't know anybody in the trade?
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If I completed basic, 2 and 3 how employable would I be and what sort of salary would I get? What sort of salary would I expect when fully qualified and hopefully self employed? How easy is it to find work baring in mind I don't know anybody in the trade?
2023.03.12 15:27 CumholeCarli Why do technology jobs pay so much money?
I work in technology so I'm not complaining but it just blows me away how big the salaries are. When I was in college working as a waitress I worked far harder than anything I do now and I barely made minimum wage. I have a couple of friends who just become RNs and found out I make more than both of them. And they have all kinds of licenses and studying not to mention if they have a bad day someone can easily be seriously injured or die. My exBF is a union electrician and we were talking about what we made one night and I make just a little more than he does, without all the overtime (I think may be one of the reasons we broke up cause after that night he started acting differently around me). And my teacher friends, I don't even know why they do it, I mean I'd love to teach but having to get a college degree, have to maintain a license, and all the politics now and barely make over minimum wage. No.
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2023.03.10 15:14 No_Celery2173 It is known that some diaspora Somali communities are on the low side in terms of wealth/income. Here’s how to fix it.
One easy fix is to simply get employed and earn higher than the average salary in your country.
So for example, the average salary in the US is $58k and the average salary in the UK is $38k (£31k).
The jobs that pay these salaries are not difficult to land. You have administrative, personal trainers, sports coaches, train drivers, electricians & sales etc. These don’t require a degree also.
If let’s say, you have a family of 3 in the UK who are all employed at the average rate, the household income jumps to £75,312 ($90,573) annually after taxes.
From then, the options for home ownership or business start ups becomes much more easier to attain especially if worked as a unit.
Health = Wealth.
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So for example, the average salary in the US is $58k and the average salary in the UK is $38k (£31k).
The jobs that pay these salaries are not difficult to land. You have administrative, personal trainers, sports coaches, train drivers, electricians & sales etc. These don’t require a degree also.
If let’s say, you have a family of 3 in the UK who are all employed at the average rate, the household income jumps to £75,312 ($90,573) annually after taxes.
From then, the options for home ownership or business start ups becomes much more easier to attain especially if worked as a unit.
Health = Wealth.
2023.03.10 02:34 vampking316 Best jobs without a degree?
For those that wants a career without breaking the bank in 2023:
BEST JOBS WITHOUT A DEGREE
Licensed Practical Nurse - $48,070
Truck Driver - $48,310
Carpenter - $48,260
Police Officer - $66,020
Electrician - $60,040
Plumber - $59,880
HVAC/R Technician - $48,630
Real Estate Agent - $48,770
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician - $65,550
Firefighter - $50,700
BEST JOBS TO BE SELF-EMPLOYED
Lawn Care Service - $50,000
Web Developer - $78,300
Software Engineer - $109,020
Writer - $69,510
Handyman - $53,000
Salaries are from bls.gov
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BEST JOBS WITHOUT A DEGREE
Licensed Practical Nurse - $48,070
Truck Driver - $48,310
Carpenter - $48,260
Police Officer - $66,020
Electrician - $60,040
Plumber - $59,880
HVAC/R Technician - $48,630
Real Estate Agent - $48,770
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician - $65,550
Firefighter - $50,700
BEST JOBS TO BE SELF-EMPLOYED
Lawn Care Service - $50,000
Web Developer - $78,300
Software Engineer - $109,020
Writer - $69,510
Handyman - $53,000
Salaries are from bls.gov
2023.03.07 20:08 Aazardian Serving Those Who Served Us. Practical Build On Site Dwelling - Usable as True Home - 192sq ft Canadian OBC Code Compliant
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Designed specifically for, dignified, bootstrap housing. Meeting/Exceeding Canadian Building Codes
Design Family Name: "CAN-ECON-MODATE" 192/384/768/1152Play on "Can Accommodate", as: CAN = Canada, ECON = Economical, Sanskrit "Modate" - "of eternal joy/satisfaction"Reasonable universal Floorplan (Standard + Mobility Impaired, "wet wall" is top-right corner) Universal Floorplan (Standard + Mobility Impaired) 192sq ft, including 32sq ft bathroom (mech room loft overhead)
Modular Expansion (For nuclear families, with children)Two Floor - 2 Bedrooms & 1.5 Bathrooms - 384sq ft (Minimum for Family/119sq ft Great Room)
To Scale - 384sq ft floorplan
Double Wide, 16ft, & Triple Wide, 24ft, Units
Lot Spacing: On a 1/15 Acre, or 44ftx66ft, "Sub-Lot"
Ontario Building Code Considerations:
Dwelling info:At $50K on a $50K lot & 5yr fixed rate 1% loan = $1700/month
You could subdivide 1 acre into 1/5 acre lots, 3 dwellings each = 15 units per acre (44ft x 66ft each)
YES, Plywood would be better, but would bloom costs VASTLY (the majority of lumber cost is the 7/16 OBS at 4x8ft)
Building materials for each unit can be flat packed in a 4'x8' 4ft tall shipping units for roadway delivery/portability. A 20 foot semi-trailer could haul 10 of these units where needed and erected by as few 2 labors, in as little as a day (2x workers = 1 unit/day), even without power tools.
Materials (basic shell/interior unfinished + approx):
Power Use: no unit over 900 Watts (Avg user cost: $50/month)NOTE: All units are 115V operation with pre-installed cords include 3-pronged cords for easy setup (normal outlet) & ETL/ETL-C/CE/EnergyStar certified
CostsAssuming $50K Lot, $20K Materials/Fittings/Finishing's, $20K Labor, & $10K Other (permits/transport)
At $50K on a $50K lot & 5yr fixed rate 1% loan = $1700/month
Housing for so little, for Veterans that gave us so much
Missing MDF Dresser, Cupboard & Wardrobe/Wall Unit, (described, not pictured elsewhere)
30" Kitchenette + 24" Laundry/Workspace Concept (Cupboard 24" above, bottom equal shelf top)
Missing Flooring/Sheathing (described, not pictured elsewhere) clean! CHEAP! has the added effect of \" area looking bigger\", easier with \"trim rib\" every 4ft Missing Tile (For backsplashes & in bathroom, described, not pictured elsewhere) clean! CHEAP! Glossy for slight reflection = \"area looks bigger\" // Is 32sq ft a decent bathroom?
// WheelsCant got far on foot (for non-handicap units)
So I just called the number for sales. Spoke to sales agent. $60 (sample) for a 17\" frame 26\"x400L, 7 speed arrives 100% ready to ride // Bootstrap Housing ChecklistBootstrap Housing ChecklistKitchen/Combo Room ❏ 900w/900w/600w/320w, AIO Kitchenette: Shelf, Cabinet, Sink, 2x Burner Hot Plate, RefrigeratoFreezer ($1400) ❏ Kitchen Skink Faucet Low Flow Aerators: Belcor 0.75GPM ($20) ❏ 900w All-In-One Ventless WasheDryer Laundry Unit (uses 7 Gallons “pure hot water” on hottest wash) ($1400) ❏ MDF cupboards: one 24”x36”x12”, one 30”x24”x12” ($200) ❏ Small Low Watt Appliances, used at least weekly: Toaster, Microwave, Toaster Oven, Kettle, etc (max 5x or 30” total width) ❏ Somewhere to sit & eat: a table and chairs, etc. ($125) ❏ Plates and bowls 4x Dinner Plates, 4x Side Plates, 4x Bowls ($24) ❏ Pitcher, drinking Glasses and Mugs: 1x Pitcher, 4x Glasses & 4x Mugs ($18) ❏ Teapot & Coffee Press ($8) ❏ Food storage set: Pyrex container, not plastic, & Steel Thermos, with tote-bag ($8) ❏ Silverware: 4x Teaspoons & Tablespoons, 4x Salad forks & Dinner forks, 4x Butter knives & Steak knives ($6) ❏ Cooking Knives: one chef’s knife, and one paring knife, plus kitchen shears ($10) ❏ Cooking utensils: at least one spatula, one set of tongs, one ladle, and mixing spoon. ($8) ❏ Special utensils, semi-regular use: Can opener, Vegetable peeler, small Grater ($8) ❏ One large Mixing bowl: for mixing in ($4) ❏ Two Pots, one big enough to make pasta & a second smaller one to heat soup/etc ($8) ❏ Two frying pans, One big enough to sauté meat, another to fry eggs/etc ($8) ❏ One colandestrainer, or similar way to drain your pot or pan ($4) ❏ Measuring cup and spoons: tea/table measuring spoons and 1-cup measuring cup ($8) ❏ Two Cutting boards: One large, One smaller ($6) ❏ One Rimmed baking sheet oven size fit ($4) ❏ One Roasting pan, oven size fit, & Any baking supplies you think you’ll use: a muffin tin, bread pan ($4) ❏ Oven mitts, pair - Silicon coated to avoid wet mitt burns ($4) ❏ Bag Re-Closing clips & Ziploc type bags – One box of them, for sealing looser items ($4) ❏ Food container, multi-size, nesting (kid’s lunch containers style) ($4) ❏ Dish cloths, flour sack or other means of washing dishes ($4) ❏ Dish towels: flour sack towels are cheap and more absorbent than “printed” dish towels ($4) ❏ Dish soap ($3) ❏ Dish drying rack ($4) ❏ 13 to 15 Gallon Trash Can with a lid/foot pedal and trash bags ($20) Bedroom/Combo Room ❏ Mattress and bed frame: I find MODERN Futons very comfortable, good looking & space saving ($200) ❏ Sheets: two sets, ideally ($6) ❏ Heavy blankets, (quilt, duvet and cover, etc.) ideally two ($8) ❏ Pillow(s), ideally two ($4, or $8 for two) ❏ Somewhere to store clothes: Neatly folded/hung/stowed, a small set of cloth drawers & Wardrobe suffice. ($300) ❏ Clothing Hangers At least a few, more if required/needed ($4) ❏ A place to store shoes: an over-the-door shoe holder, or a MDF Shoe rack ($20) ❏ A nightstand: a traditional Nightstand/Drawer cabinet or a side table, or shelf. ($100) ❏ Laundry hamper: 1x two section pop-up, or over-the-door, hamper, one section for whites, one for darks. ($4) ❏ Table/desk lamp you can turn off from bed ($4) ❏ Alarm clock ($4) Living area/Combo Room ❏ Comfortable seating: if you need a futon to save space, it’s a 2-for-1! ❏ Coffee table, End table, &/OR Desk A surface to set things on ($100) ❏ A way to watch media, play games, study/work & connect to internet. HDTV + Mini PC is lightest set-up. ($150) ❏ A media stand/shelf or other place put your TV & to store books, DVDs, games, etc. ($100) ❏ Keys holder, ideally by the entry doolight switch. ($4) Bathroom ❏ Shower Stall, Coach Sink, Toilet ($900) ❏ Low Flow Showerhead: Belcor UltraMax Ultra Low Flow 0.55GPM ($75) ❏ Coach Sink Faucet Low Flow Aerator: 0.375GPM ($20) ❏ Shower: anti-skid pad, curtain, liner, and hooks ($15) ❏ In-shower organization caddy ($4) ❏ Bath mat ($4) ❏ Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Floss, Hand soap, Shampoo & Conditioner ($12) ❏ Towels: washcloth, hand towel, bath towel; two of each, ideally ($16) ❏ Toilet paper & extra paper roller - Better to have & not need, than to need, & not have ($10) ❏ 1.3 to 2.6 Gallon Trash Can with a lid/foot pedal and trash bags ($10) ❏ Plunger ($4) ❏ An extra sink drain plug - Better to have & not need, than to need, & not have ($4) Cleaning & Home Maintenance ❏ 900w 10 Gallon Hot Water Tank ($550) ❏ 900w/500w, 5000BTU Mini-Split Heat-Pump/AC Unit 2-Zone with dual thermostat (interior install) ($800) ❏ Broom and dustpan ($8) ❏ Mop, with mop-bucket & bottle of floor cleaner ($12) ❏ Vacuum: If you don’t need a full-sized vacuum, a small, canister (bagless), stick vacuum. ($30) ❏ Cleaning cloths – One microfiber, & Two washable tough-weave cloth ($8) ❏ Toilet brush: Ideally, you’d have one for each bathroom. One might come with your plunger! ($4) ❏ Two Scrub brushes: an all-purpose one and one for grout lines/hard grime ❏ Spray Bottle & Collapsing Tub ($8) ❏ Dryer balls & Disk/Puck (MUCH cheaper than dryer sheets long-term) ($8) ❏ LED Lightbulbs 7w (area) /9w (work/read)/11w (spot). More is over-kill bright ($20) ❏ Multipurpose cleaner: Surface, Mirror & Glass, Spray ($4) ❏ Bleach, Goggles & Gloves ($12) ❏ Laundry detergent: (high efficiency) ($4) ❏ One Anti-surge Power strip and one, 3 pin, extension 6ft cord ($10) ❏ Basic tool kit: Flashlight, Allen keys, multi-driver, multi-tool, hammer, crescent wrench & measuring tape ($20) // SIP INFO:EPS/XPS isnt that good, Make your own SIP-PURNunavut Affording Housing study (Images source: 2021)
Humm Making them to fit seems a better value/R-rating Known manufactures of pre-fab SIPS (NO, IMHO, TOO COSTLY) OBS... use caution to avoid poor craftsmanship on final SIP units Correct SIP methodology |