I will travel to you, WORK FREE, for knowledge

[dane-in-ky]

My name is Dane, I live in Somerset, KY. I currently have an echo 8000, echo 530, echo 360T, 1 ton dump, and VERMEER SC352 Grinder. I started my own Tree Service, but have been afraid to trim trees, for lack of knowledge, so I've been doing only TREE REMOVAL/STUMP. I not only want to be a Tree Trimmer but, I want to be an ARBORIST. Im looking into the ISA quals now. I need to work with someone knowledgeable to gain experiance.

BIO

22 Years Old
White
Just got out of NAVY, was A SEABEE, SteelWorker 2nd Class
Some College
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My Father is putting me in buisness, and helped me get all my equipment.

ANYONE ON THIS SIDE OF THE COUNTRY(KY) THAT IS AN ARBORIST, I WILL TRAVEL, PROVIDE MY OWN BERTHING, AND WORK HARD AS HELL FOR FREE, FOR KNOWLEDGE, I AM NOT A TRASH ASS, MY FATHER MAKES $200,000+ YEARLY, SO NO WORRIES ABOUT TAKING CARE OF ME IF I VISIT YOU FOR WORK. YOU OWE NOTHING, JUST TEACH ME.

SERIOUSLY, I AM A VETERAN AND AN HONEST MAN

THANKS,

DANE

 

[Mikecutstrees]

Hi Dane, If I was closer maybe we could work something out. Thanks for serving our country. If you have any questions ask on here or PM me directly if you like. I'm sure someone in the south can help you out.... good luck.... Mike

 

[RVALUE]

That sounds like a "great Dane'.

 

[treemandan]

 

[treeseer]

Cmon down to NC dude! pm me

 

[WesternSaw]

dane-in-ky

Wowser,That is one get up and get to it, no sittin around bsing,willing to work at it, on it, in it,not afraid to get dirty,show me where the bear craps,the sun's going to shine on this dogs arse today.ATTITUDE!
Good Luck To YA! Dane
Lawrence

 

[MillerTreeMN]

tree removal VS. tree trimming.....

cut it all VS. cut some of it, make it look nice.

self explanatory !

 

[pdqdl]

It looks like Treeseer might get a new assistant, eh?

That would probably lead to a pretty good education.

 

[arbor pro]

My name is Dane, I live in Somerset, KY. I currently have an echo 8000, echo 530, echo 360T, 1 ton dump, and VERMEER SC352 Grinder. I started my own Tree Service, but have been afraid to trim trees, for lack of knowledge, so I've been doing only TREE REMOVAL/STUMP. I not only want to be a Tree Trimmer but, I want to be an ARBORIST. Im looking into the ISA quals now. I need to work with someone knowledgeable to gain experiance.

BIO

22 Years Old
White
Just got out of NAVY, was A SEABEE, SteelWorker 2nd Class
Some College
----
My Father is putting me in buisness, and helped me get all my equipment.

ANYONE ON THIS SIDE OF THE COUNTRY(KY) THAT IS AN ARBORIST, I WILL TRAVEL, PROVIDE MY OWN BERTHING, AND WORK HARD AS HELL FOR FREE, FOR KNOWLEDGE, I AM NOT A TRASH ASS, MY FATHER MAKES $200,000+ YEARLY, SO NO WORRIES ABOUT TAKING CARE OF ME IF I VISIT YOU FOR WORK. YOU OWE NOTHING, JUST TEACH ME.

SERIOUSLY, I AM A VETERAN AND AN HONEST MAN

THANKS,

DANE

Dane,

To do tree maintenance, you need to understand tree and plant biology. Pruning for one genus/species is not necessarily the same for another. Many variables to consider and learn.

If you really want to learn how to work on/in trees, you'll want to consider reading a few books or taking some courses in arboriculture to get the 'book smarts' side of things which can be difficult to learn in the field.

To get the hands on training, I suggest doing some research before putting out an open invitation for 'free labor if you train me'. Unfortunately, you may get hooked up with someone who thinks he/she knows how to properly prune trees but, they may not. I would start by contacting your local arborists association and asking who the local scholars and business professionals are that you can talk to and learn from.

Look at it this way - if you hook up with the wrong person and learn his/her bad habits or improper practices, you're going to get off to a very bumpy start. Make sure you're proctor is a good reputable one.

 

[arbor pro]

Once you find someone to learn from, you might want to float the idea of subbing smaller jobs for them. A lot of larger companies don't like doing pruning or small removals nor stumps so, you might be able to pick up both experience and some paying jobs by working with another company.

 

[treeseer]

... consider reading a few books or taking some courses in arboriculture to get the 'book smarts' side of things which can be difficult to learn in the field...

Well I'm all for book smarts, but not sure that can't be learned in the field. I take my books into the field with me.

Which comes first, book learning or field learning? Kind of a chicken/egg question; you do need both. Start for free at the link in my sig, then check the two attachments, which cover the two basic aspects of tree care. pm your answers if you want; free grading and review!

 

[arbor pro]

Well I'm all for book smarts, but not sure that can't be learned in the field. I take my books into the field with me.

Which comes first, book learning or field learning? Kind of a chicken/egg question; you do need both. Start for free at the link in my sig, then check the two attachments, which cover the two basic aspects of tree care. pm your answers if you want; free grading and review!

Tree ID and proper pruning techniques are certainly better taught in the field; however, I'm implying that there's no need to hold up the progress of a good work crew in order to ask them questions about basic tree biology - something that you can learn from a classroom or book.

Having a bit of book smarts prior to going out in the field can make the field learning all that much more effective and efficient.

 

[BlueRidgeMark]

Y'all might want to look into the liablity issues before you jump into the "will work for training" gig.

The IRS has some strong opinions on this.

 

[treeslayer]

Y'all might want to look into the liablity issues before you jump into the "will work for training" gig.

The IRS has some strong opinions on this.

$1.00 a day would solve that.

 

[Plasmech]

"I AM NOT A TRASH ASS, MY FATHER MAKES $200,000+ YEARLY"

hahaha, dude you rock. Rep coming your way.

 

[MillerTreeMN]

i cant help but think this thread was started as a JOKE.............

travel to you, and work for free ??

 

[BlueRidgeMark]

$1.00 a day would solve that.

Minimum wage laws will get you. Contractor? They have rules for that, too.


The game is rigged against you!

 

[treeseer]

Minimum wage laws will get you. Contractor? They have rules for that, too.


The game is rigged against you!

what about casual/day labor, <$600/year?

O and re the thread being a joke, I'm withholding judgment until the test answers come in...or not.opcorn: If they don't, that will say a lot.

People wanting to learn; that's not so incredible. I've had several newbs offer to work for free over the years but I always give them over min. wage. If they can't earn that, they may be a liability.

 

[pdqdl]

Minimum wage laws don't really apply in some situations. I think that a "student" who is not "working" would not be expected to earn anything at all. Look at all the various internships where kids work for free; sometimes at ages below what would otherwise be required.

I think so long as the "student" never called the Department of Labor alleging violations, no one would ever know or care.

 

[TreEmergencyB]

Minimum wage laws don't really apply in some situations. I think that a "student" who is not "working" would not be expected to earn anything at all. Look at all the various internships where kids work for free; sometimes at ages below what would otherwise be required.

I think so long as the "student" never called the Department of Labor alleging violations, no one would ever know or care.

interns dont get paid....