tatsblisters 10,009 Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 1 hour ago, steve66 said: Sounds a dream compared to where i work , skating on a pump trucks is gross mis conduct and instant dismissal Mind you I am as bad for feking about and having a laugh before the cameras were up I used to referee races between two of the younger lads on the pump trucks. Lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
micky 3,325 Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 I am on a Bricklaying forum and there are 100s of jobs going for Hod carriers , the money offered is usually £160+ a day and there are no takers as people want them to work 5 days a Week and they say it will give you a chance to learn the Game but nobody wants it ?????? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greb147 6,809 Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 9 minutes ago, micky said: I am on a Bricklaying forum and there are 100s of jobs going for Hod carriers , the money offered is usually £160+ a day and there are no takers as people want them to work 5 days a Week and they say it will give you a chance to learn the Game but nobody wants it ?????? I don't know of many labourers on 800 bar a week mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greb147 6,809 Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, W. Katchum said: I know a few lads on that wage, they graft for it tho an not many stick it Must be some rates up there for brickies labourers, saying that I'm going off what my brother and his mate pay their labourers, they're tight cnuts though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
low plains drifter 10,656 Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 2 hours ago, Greb147 said: I've been a grafter since my days in the womb, I expect every man and his dog to put 100% effort when they work in my team. Go hard or go home! You wanna get yourself some fresh air 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greb147 6,809 Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 18 minutes ago, low plains drifter said: You wanna get yourself some fresh air Calf steering? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Qbgrey 4,114 Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 My labourer gets 800 for 5 days, site hods, proper price gang hods would be on a share 180 up to 200 a day easy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
micky 3,325 Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 2 hours ago, Greb147 said: Must be some rates up there for brickies labourers, saying that I'm going off what my brother and his mate pay their labourers, they're tight cnuts though. The big money is being made up North on Houses ........no good for me as i only like building Chimneys and even then i must have someone nice with me who can talk about Ferreting all day . 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackthelad 1,895 Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 my youngest brothers labouring for us just now taking 750 a week home we work away hes on a grand a week....tell u what tho find a man under 30 whos worth a toffee nowadays an youl be lucky theres 4 of us work together we had about 6 or 7 since christmas no one wants to get dirty nowadays you dont look good on insta stood up yer ankles in mud and covered in muck or lime 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackthelad 1,895 Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 3 minutes ago, micky said: The big money is being made up North on Houses ........no good for me as i only like building Chimneys and even then i must have someone nice with me who can talk about Ferreting all day . chimneys are a nice we earner mate picked an pointed 2 a few weekends back no one wants do them up here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
micky 3,325 Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, jackthelad said: chimneys are a nice we earner mate picked an pointed 2 a few weekends back no one wants do them up here Wants or can't ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackthelad 1,895 Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 Just now, micky said: Wants or can't ? wants... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Qbgrey 4,114 Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 I had a 18 year old lad ,a fuking arthritic tortoise moved quicker, could only carry half a bucket up the ladder and we had to take it off him as he could,nt get off the ladder on to scaff.walking round at snails pace in a day dream. I told him I’m going get me Nan in she,d be faster and she’s on the mantelpiece. 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackthelad 1,895 Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 12 minutes ago, Qbgrey said: I had a 18 year old lad ,a fuking arthritic tortoise moved quicker, could only carry half a bucket up the ladder and we had to take it off him as he could,nt get off the ladder on to scaff.walking round at snails pace in a day dream. I told him I’m going get me Nan in she,d be faster and she’s on the mantelpiece. Had a youn guy few year ago couldn’t even get the shovel out the muck lol Cnut couldn’t get it out said was to heavy haha 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greb147 6,809 Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 26 minutes ago, Qbgrey said: I had a 18 year old lad ,a fuking arthritic tortoise moved quicker, could only carry half a bucket up the ladder and we had to take it off him as he could,nt get off the ladder on to scaff.walking round at snails pace in a day dream. I told him I’m going get me Nan in she,d be faster and she’s on the mantelpiece. Is that why @keepdigginhas disappeared off here, sulking now. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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