The road to recovery?

[Gaz]

Hi, as I'm sure many here like myself are pretty sick of the recession that we've been going through for nearly 2 years. But apparently it is officially over. I've noticed alot more temporary jobs being advertised but there risky in my opinion. If I took one on and it came to an end and I couldn't find something else quick enough, I wouldn't be able to keep up with my car insurance, therefore wouldn't be able to get to the next job.

What I'm wondering is, is work actually starting to pick up again

I know some of you are managers of companies or are pretty knowledgeable and high up. How long do you think things are going to stay quiet for?

I might be asking a stupid question like how long is a piece of string but I would like to know others opinions on this.

Thanks

[daz]

Most jobs seem to be temporary because non of the firms are prepared to take a risk at the moment,just incase the work or promise of it dries up again.Things will get better but just have to take anything at the moment to keep our heads above the water,patience is a virtue.

[paddy carr]

Gaz m8
In my opinion, this will have lasting repercussions for at least a decade, we all know about the shortage of work, and the Gaffer crap about " Your lucky to have a job" then the Scenario of "Due to the Economic Downturn" we are reducing 'Target/Price work by 10 %. No Pay rise this year, However, Staff got a rise.

A lot of the Major if not all still have there little secret get-togethers, where they sit in their Ivory Towers, and wonder how they can make more cash for not a lot of dash, Up pops the 'Recession'. In my opinion Our Money might start to gradually rise, but the days of the big Pay-day in my eyes are finished.

Personally i am £200.00 a week worse off, as of 2 years ago.

Rant over.

Paddy

[Gaz]

Yea, me 2. Im about £150 to £200 a week worse off compared to 2 years ago

[daz]

The word recession will be on most gaffers lips for a long time as soon,especially when the words pay rise are mentioned,personally i would rather remain getting paid as i am,than be out of work,for the sake of asking for a few quid a week more,think we all have to accept times have changed,and wages are not going to be as good as they were a couple off years ago,for a while yet..

[Garry Adams]

Gaz

As Paddy has eluded to thing will never get back to the pre-crash days, new and more prudent economic strategies are already in place to proceed with caution---therefore, the Scaffolder must adopt new and innovative strategies to make him self a more attractive, effective and efficient Operative for prospective employers by EDUCATING them-selfs in Scaffold Design and Tine Management Administration.

Scaffolding Orginisations can no longer afford to employ via the old school tie method, pure Fiscal considerations has forced a re-jig and there are moves afoot to remove a tear a Line Management Posts, Employers will be recruiting Value for Money Candidates---those who know the game from the bottom to the Top---So, my advise to you is to invest in yourself, identify what you want to specialise and Study.

Garry...

[paddy carr]

Daz m8
That is what the Gaffers are hoping for, a compliant no backchatting submissive workforce.

However i do agree we need to provide for our wifes,kids and families, plus to pay for our little bits of home comforts,I,E Car,Holiday and social life.

Had 1 over the 6 now, so the 'Militant Head is on' those Tossers that are designated to manage, that dont even know what a 'Barney Rubble' or Elsie Tanner is are going to dictate to me, NNNOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooo

We as a forum should recognise the potential we have installed within this bonding of scaffs, this is the future, we are the future, we are not small men we are all human and deserve the right to be treated as Equalls.

Better put my Arthur Scargill Photo under the bed, stop humming, 'Keep the Red flag flying' and go for a chill session, zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzlol

[daz]

Gaz, agree with you mate regarding that you should attempt to make yourself a must to employ,by attemting to get as many courses,and as much knowledge behind you as possible,but to many of the forum members it is not through lack of wanting to achive this,it is a lack of funds to enable them to progress further,only so much can be learned through papers and books,eventually that has to be transfered to certification,which in the majority of cases costs money and time of work that many of us can ill afford.Its a vicious circle at the moment until the oppourtunity to earn good cash comes calling a lot of peoples plans to better themselves are put on hold..I know its the only option so i suppose its speculate to accumulate.

[Podger]

Same here down 40 snots a day and no weekends , but at least I'm working .

Did any body got a start at Ratcliffe (ad in The Sun before Xmas) ?

[paddy carr]

Daz m8
Its not the only option, go down the TUC route m8, it costs nowt, and the Certification is recognised m8. Look at me Hairy arsed Scaff Patrick Carr Tech IOSH, it means sweet FA to me, however if a future or current Employer see this, is not a case of mmmmmmmmmmm this lad knows a bit, it has worked for me m8.
Paddy