Need Advice

[Froggy]

I've got to say I've thought alot about this question? So here it is. I really get along with my boss. He's the best guy you could ever work for. I want to advance in my climbing experiance every chance I get. I've been doing alot of climbing and a lot of work in the trees. I want to be given the chance to do more technical removals and big crain work. This way I'll get the experiance as well as be of more value to the company. I would never want to come on as pushy, but I do want to come on as someone wanting to be the best all around climber he can be. If any of you think you might be able to give this ol'boy some help. Feel free to. Thanks,BB

 

[Dan Flinn]

Hey Froggy,

Where in NC?

As for advancement, I think that sometimes a company owner gets a great climber, trains him and he jumps and starts his own company. Just a thought.

Dan

 

[John Paul Sanborn]

If i remember right you have not been climbing for more then a year yet, so give the boss and yourself a chance to grow to in trust. You may feel your ready, but he is liable for your mistakes.

All you can do is ask him to let you advance, the worst he can say is no. Just don't pester him about it.

If it is that he is the tyoe that does not believe in technical removals, then you may have to go somewhere else to learn. Many of us have been in that situation.

 

[treeclimber165]

Since you aren't very far from Raleigh, maybe you can cruise over to observe JPS and Tom over the weekend.
All of my major advances in climbing have been after observing more advanced climbers, then working some of the new techniques observed into my routine over the following months. It's amazing how much you can pick up by watching someone who is truly graceful in a tree.
JP and Tom, I hope I'm not being too forward by suggesting this.
:angel:

 

[ORclimber]

Froggy,

Good bosses are hard to find, I'd try to get the experience you want where you are first. It sounds like your positive and enthusiastic about climbing and that's exactly what most employers want. I'm sure your boss knows good workers are hard to find. If you do end up leaving try to do it on good terms, you may want to go back someday.

 

[Kneejerk Bombas]

Hey frog, you said you had a question, you beat your chest a bit, then you failed to ask a question...what the heck is the question?

 

[Joe]

Originally posted by Froggy
I've got to say I've thought alot about this question? So here it is. I want to come on as someone wanting to be the best all around climber he can be. I want to be given the chance to do more technical removals and big crane work. If any of you think you might be able to give this ol'boy some help, feel free. This way I'll get the experience as well as be of more value to the company. I've been doing alot of climbing and a lot of work in the trees. I want to advance in my climbing experience every chance I get.

I really get along with my boss. He's the best guy you could ever work for. I would never want to come on as too pushy.


Thanks,BB

Mike, does this editing job help you understand the question being asked?

Froggy: consider your income then invest in your education 1st by buying books. Then invest in your talents by buying gear such as carabiners, pulleys, slings etc., 1 item at a time. Make sure your boss will allow you to use the gear, perhaps before you buy it. Then apply your education and develop your talents as the situations arise during your daily routines. If your boss is a working boss, use his guidance by asking questions to work through the troublesome nuances that make your job difficult. If you work under a foreman, try doing the same thing as with your boss. You will want to continue to consider the insight you are getting from the other guys who have replied to your query. Make it a point to visit this thread from time to time and evaluate your goals since you've posted the initial question. Then ask yourself if your situation is changing to meet your goals and ask more questions from the group.

Joe