LDO Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I checked the mail when I got back from an out of town trip today. I passed the test I took last week, and now I'm a Journeyman. I live in Texas, and we have really strict plumbing regulations. I was a Tradesman, which meant I could not work on commercial or multi-family jobs without supervision. It also meant that I could not work with propane gas without supervision. My new license will let me be a more valuable employee..and get me a pay raise. I'm a happy guy. I got home kinda late for celebrating. I didn't go out with friends. I just got a couple of weird beers from the grocery store and I'm cranking some early Led Zeppelin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I got home kinda late for celebrating. I didn't go out with friends. I just got a couple of weird beers from the grocery store and I'm cranking some early Led Zeppelin. That's not a bad way to celebrate. Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Congrats, now us poor home owners won't be able to afford you any more. just kidding, Congratulations REALLY!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDO Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 They couldn't afford me before. hehehe Thanks also- wow! I'm glad I have spellcheck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDO Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 I'm going to save up for a 351 Windsor forged short block for my Ranger project. spellcheck is keeping me from looking like a complete moron. I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I just got a couple of weird beers from the grocery store and I'm cranking some early Led Zeppelin. I was expecting Journey, man. Congrats, Lee. Make sure you get some of those Plumber's shirts form Duluth Trading Co. with the tail, alright? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Does this mean that you're now allowed to show plumber's crack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Getting a pay raise? Aren't you in the union, or no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDO Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 "Frontiers" was a great album. I wear a shirt with a long tail. No plumber's crack. Period. I like to project a professional image. No union for me, No problem with it, but I'm not in one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Congrats, and good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Sounds like you're on your first ride alone with your brand new drivers licence. Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnwildpunk Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Felt the same way when I got my ase certification it'll pass lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 (edited) Most excellent. Congrats again. Edited November 12, 2014 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDO Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share Posted November 12, 2014 Tomorrow is our monthly meeting at the shop. I'll sit down with the boss to talk about a pay raise. Plumbers are in high demand in Texas right now. If I don't like the number, I can go to any number of other companies... In theory, anyway. My employer treats us well, and there's plenty of overtime if we want it. Enough that less per hour here can mean more take home than somewhere else...and I have no plans to go to a shop that pays commission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Dave Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Congrats Lee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I was never a big fan of overtime, as I had a family to go to and outside activities as well. I was just happy to get my 40 hours per week plus benefits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Congrats !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Congrats and be careful, what might look like green grass elsewhere could be well fertilized turf! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Yes, be careful when considering alternative employment. Write down every aspect of your compensation, including any employer paid for perks. Look over your medical plan and what it costs you out of pocket each month, and what your costs are when you actually use it. For instance, someone I know paid $100 a month towards his benefits, and went to a new job he thought was a step up and was horrified to find he would pay $100 a week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkypeanutbutter Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 What year Ranger have you got? Congrats on the cert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 CONGRATULATIONS! Now you'll be able to vote Democrat without feeling guilty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 With some unions there are benefits such as health care, pensions, savings plan, and of course the prevailing wage. In that case you can go from one employer to another and no need to negotiate as everything is already done by the union. All you have to do is work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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