Asplundh question....

[Tree Pig]

good deal.
I've got no body fat, and am hitting the gym every day, slow going bulking up though. you using any protein products? I'm gonna try em. :lifter:

and not to derail, I think about hiring on with a big company all winter, did it once but the first nasty tree I did ruined it. got paid about $50 after taxes to do a rotten, dangerous a$$ tree, that made the boss $1000 +

:censored: that, I'm stuck being self employed I guess.

Yeah I eat a ton of protein probably about 2-3 grams of protein per pound of lean body mass... which may be excessive but its working. Most of its coming from food but I do supplement with Lean Body protein shakes and promax bars. Feeding your body is key especially if you have a high metabolism which I am guessing you do.

 

[Tree Pig]

uhhh, yeah, that's because your state neighbors Mexico perhaps? Up north here, Asplundh employees are predominantely white, legal, and unionized. It's a different country up here bub.

The only difference between Canada and Mexico is you guys have warmer blankets

 

[treeslayer]

Yeah I eat a ton of protein probably about 2-3 grams of protein per pound of lean body mass... which may be excessive but its working. Most of its coming from food but I do supplement with Lean Body protein shakes and promax bars. Feeding your body is key especially if you have a high metabolism which I am guessing you do.

you hit it on the head there brother. I aim for 1.5 gms per lb, going back on it tonight after I buy it. ($45 for the BIG container, sound right?). I work out like a rabid tasmanian devil, then hit the treadmill, (always been a runner), doing 3-4 miles now at a fast clip. So it won't take long if I eat right, my weak link........

By april I'll be LLtreeslayer.

 

[Tree Pig]

you hit it on the head there brother. I aim for 1.5 gms per lb, going back on it tonight after I buy it. ($45 for the BIG container, sound right?). I work out like a rabid tasmanian devil, then hit the treadmill, always been a runner, doing 3-4 miles now at a fast clip. So it won't take long if I eat right, my weak link........

By april I'll be LLtreeslayer.

Yeah its tough because I know want to stay in shape for climbing but have you tried laying off the running. I do 30-40 minutes every day between treadmill and bike but I need it. Also I dont know if it makes a difference but it seems to be working I have a shake or protein bar right after I finish my workout to make sure the protein is in my body immediately after I am done

 

[treeslayer]

I know to load protein before and after, and I only work out hard when in the slow periods, like know in this winter/economy.

running is not always beneficial to bulking up, why I'm only running short distances. doesn't help to burn too many calories.

 

[IcePick]

The only difference between Canada and Mexico is you guys have warmer blankets

Not quite in Canada dude. I'm in the states, the good part.

 

[IcePick]

slayer and som

And christ, isn't treework enough to keep you guys in shape without all the running and the shakes, and and and... the jazzercise?

 

[Tree Pig]

Not quite in Canada dude. I'm in the states, the good part.

I take it all back then.

 

[Tree Pig]

And christ, isn't treework enough to keep you guys in shape without all the running and the shakes, and and and... the jazzercise?

If I was doing tree work I would nt be in the gym. If I wasnt in the gym I wouldnt be doing this

 

[IcePick]

sheesh

that don't look like jazzercise to me i spose.

 

[cableguy256]

Man.. I'm kinda surprised by all the posts here about the wages for asplundh.... think I'll friggin stick to hookin the telephone poles considering I make a decent amount more than most of the wages posted in this thread.....

 

[IcePick]

And yeah, you're welcome for the info.

 

[treeslayer]

And christ, isn't treework enough to keep you guys in shape without all the running and the shakes, and and and... the jazzercise?

If I was working full time, and all day every day, I would not be doing any hardcore gym work..... maybe some running for stress relief. but off season, Its a good idea.

and don't knock jazzercise, or my favorite, pilates classes.
some HOT women in them, and usually only one guy, me.

 

[treeslayer]

Man.. I'm kinda surprised by all the posts here about the wages for asplundh.... think I'll friggin stick to hookin the telephone poles considering I make a decent amount more than most of the wages posted in this thread.....

That's because you are performing a trade, a craft. not as glamorous as Electrician )), or some other building trades, but skilled labor.

treework is basically just labor, albeit specialized in regard to the climbing. With schooling and ISA certification you begin to elevate out of the "labor pool class" into higher pay and better treatment, but you have to own the business, or whore out like me and some others on here as contract guys to get any money.

 

[cableguy256]

And yeah, you're welcome for the info.

I didn't mean any disrespect man. I do thank everyone for the info also. sorry if that came off as bein a smart-@$$....

 

[prentice110]

I wouldnt get out of bed for $17 an hour.

uh, yeah

 

[prentice110]

When I worked Asplundh, starting pay was 13.74 an hour. Three months later, you got in the union and started receiving benefits such as health, dental, and retirement.

If you went on to get your CDL after three months, you get bumped up in pay (although most guys worth a **** would already have been bumped up by then). Top pay if you are just a trimmer is around 17 or 18 an hour here.

If you make journeyman climber, you're making around 20, and if you're a foreman, you're making around 22.

GF's, ****, those dudes not only get a company pick-up, don't have to hardly lift a finger, they are also making prolly between 65,000-80,000 a year.

I should also note that they're not unionized everywhere, so some places they get away with paying climbers 12 an hour with no bennies.

If I was single with no kids, I would have stuck with them at the time. However, like SOM said, it's hard to get up and go to work for that kind of money starting off.

by me, top guys get 17 and some change. i can knock on doors and do better for myself in one day than those poor guys pull all week. I dont feel too bad when they undercut me on a side job cuz it dont happen often and those guys need it.

 

[clearance]

That's because you are performing a trade, a craft. not as glamorous as Electrician )), or some other building trades, but skilled labor.

treework is basically just labor, albeit specialized in regard to the climbing. With schooling and ISA certification you begin to elevate out of the "labor pool class" into higher pay and better treatment, but you have to own the business, or whore out like me and some others on here as contract guys to get any money.

Asplundh pays almost $30 hr for qualified treeguys that work around power. Almost every other tree company here pays less for residential climbers, fact.
ISA certification gets you out of the "labour pool class". Good grief, ISA types are so much above the average guy.........Maybe in their own minds. How 'bout the ones that have never climbed or ran a saw? Unqualified to do the work so they are put in management, perfect. Guess thats what you are talking about. Now, some of them are good guys, but some of them....:monkey:

 

[StewartTreeCare]

Hi all, gotta question for some here that may know.... I was over at the farm today cutting wood when a guy from Asplundh comes up the field with a saw in hand.. says the power company spotted a dead-standing elm too close to their high tension lines that needs cut down.... anyway, we get to talking and he says asplundh is currently hiring and needs help bad.. he left before I got to ask, so I'll ask this here in hopes someone will know..... does asplundh provide new employees with forestry classes or do they only hire those that have been through them previously?? Also any idea on pay for this company??

I worked for Asplundh for a long time, your pay depends on the contract your crew is on, some union some not. Also it may not be a steady pay because when you finish a contract and you move to another one the pay may be more or less. Around here a T1 climber, which is first class, makes 17.25 an hour, now that is on the union UGI contract. You can go right up the road and do the same thing for 15 an hour. It all depends. Asplundh does not give you any forestry classes but you do have a lot of tutorials and a lot of safety meetings. They rather you not know anything so they can build u up the way they want you. I f you have no experience and are looking to break into the industry go work for them because you CAN learn a lot but only if YOU want too. Pay attention and do not think you know it already!

 

[rob b]

I work for asplundh, a guy off the street usually starts as a T-1 at 15 an hour a J-t 22 and a foreman 25 I work on an hourly crew so we tend to get more overtime. I made over 50K last year working four days a week. This gives me good benifits and time to do side work.