Geez! I hate that! - Page 139

slowsnake · 04-01-2022, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by LG17

So you think it's ok for a union to charge over $4000 a year for fees...
Nobody really minds paying a sensible sum but that amount is an absolute rip off.

What planet you on?.....I checked the CFMEU members rates, a bit different from my time in the AMWSU, but their rates to represent the workers is according to their pay rate, can't see a 1st year apprentice paying that, or a lowest level labourer?
But if I was earning a good rate, hourly rate, then even 4 grand may be feasible, depending on what the Union negotiations were, the current FIFO workers for instance on a 2 on 1 week off are getting paid to sit at home, that to me is disgraceful, but if that's what workers are now then so be it, should be laying flower petals when the Union organiser walks past, and bow down to him, not cry about fees

slowsnake · 04-01-2022, 10:06 AM

https://wa.cfmeu.org/member-benefits

This blew me away a bit, the dental and medical in particular, never in my time, you really do get something back for ya money!

LG17 · 04-01-2022, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by slowsnake

What planet you on?.....I checked the CFMEU members rates, a bit different from my time in the AMWSU, but their rates to represent the workers is according to their pay rate, can't see a 1st year apprentice paying that, or a lowest level labourer?
But if I was earning a good rate, hourly rate, then even 4 grand may be feasible, depending on what the Union negotiations were, the current FIFO workers for instance on a 2 on 1 week off are getting paid to sit at home, that to me is disgraceful, but if that's what workers are now then so be it, should be laying flower petals when the Union organiser walks past, and bow down to him, not cry about fees

Time to get off your horse and read the bit where I said the rep has been reported to the union. It seems they are not happy Jan.

slowsnake · 04-01-2022, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by LG17

Time to get off your horse and read the bit where I said the rep has been reported to the union. It seems they are not happy Jan.

That must of been posted way back in the thread, I had a 7 day holiday, and I read what I read and answered it, I answered the current post, dident mention reporting Union rep?..just mentioned a shakedown?....for 80 bucks a week, all workers on Union sites pay for the benefits they receive, get a job in the city if you want basic pay, no they want big dollars for no effort, just whining complainers, been around em on every job I have had, in town or out of town on construction mainly, it's nice to have a big pay day, but it dident appear out of thin air, it happened over many decades, lots of strikes and blood sweat and tears!

I have no idea what is wrong with today's young workers, just do ya job, pay your dues and pick up a big fat cheque at the end of the week, no complaining unless it's about site safety!

LG17 · 04-01-2022, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by slowsnake

That must of been posted way back in the thread, I had a 7 day holiday, and I read what I read and answered it, I answered the current post, dident mention reporting Union rep?..just mentioned a shakedown?....for 80 bucks a week, all workers on Union sites pay for the benefits they receive, get a job in the city if you want basic pay, no they want big dollars for no effort, just whining complainers, been around em on every job I have had, in town or out of town on construction mainly, it's nice to have a big pay day, but it dident appear out of thin air, it happened over many decades, lots of strikes and blood sweat and tears!

I have no idea what is wrong with today's young workers, just do ya job, pay your dues and pick up a big fat cheque at the end of the week, no complaining unless it's about site safety!

Nice sidestep... ;)

**GasoLane** · 04-01-2022, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by slowsnake

the current FIFO workers for instance on a 2 on 1 week off are getting paid to sit at home, that to me is disgraceful,

They don't get paid for the week off.

pottery beige · 04-01-2022, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by LG17

Nice sidestep... ;)

you never win a fight with an idiot...

slowsnake · 04-01-2022, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GasoLane

They don't get paid for the week off.

It's added into the hourly rate on the 2 week on roster, looks better that way,

slowsnake · 04-01-2022, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by pottery beige

you never win a fight with an idiot...

I did!........all 4 of you.......

**FairmontGS** · 04-01-2022, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by slowsnake

I did!........all 4 of you.......

Counting down the hours until a permanent ban...

**PG2** · 04-01-2022, 10:24 PM

Another thread that was created as a bit of fun has been wrecked by the usual.

The idea of the thread by the OP was to post up what you hated and either agree or disagree. It wasn't created to carry on like tools.

slowsnake, my patience is wearing very thin. If you are going to PM me think long and hard about what you want to say - your future on AFF may depend on it.

Here is a reminder...

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Originally Posted by poppa smurf

go to enjoy a nice slice of freshly baked bread, aim to coat it with vegemite and butter ......the butter is so bloody hard that it rips the bread and turns an enjoyable childish pastime into an exercise in frustration.

go to watch a sunday night with sir David Attenborough only to find the outlaws have been invited to partake in a meal right at that time!

stupid waste of time post.....yep! I agree.......but it sure beats pummelling your gums about how bad the Ford is!

whack your grizzles in here and waste a bit of time with me!......never know, if you're not careful, you may just have some fun!

Itsme · 04-01-2022, 11:18 PM

Tomorrow I return to work and the worse part it will feel like I never had a break....Geez! I hate that!

jaydee · 05-01-2022, 01:02 PM

Why is it when someone pays for a skip bin, scumbags reckon they can put their cr#p in it.
I had someone put tyres in mine a couple of years ago, a big no no, so it becomes my problem.
Building site around the corner is chockers. Stupidly, they ordered one just before Christmas, no builders on site for 2 weeks, everyone has loaded their Christmas rubbish in it, overflowing all over the ground, TV boxes, empty packaging, paint tins bags and bags of rubbish piled high, just annoys me.

Tonz · 05-01-2022, 02:01 PM

been there done that, but Ive also cleaned up the builders mess

.:4:. · 05-01-2022, 02:13 PM

A mate of mine was working on a domestic site years back. Skip delivered on friday. Monday morning it was packed with thick black bags containing asbestos. The company had to pay for proper asbestos disposal and the skip company charged for disposal of the skip and a new replacement skip. So some lowlife pulled a proper scummy move.

marty351 · 05-01-2022, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by .:4:.

A mate of mine was working on a domestic site years back. Skip delivered on friday. Monday morning it was packed with thick black bags containing asbestos. The company had to pay for proper asbestos disposal and the skip company charged for disposal of the skip and a new replacement skip. So some lowlife pulled a proper scummy move.

Should've been easy to trace who did the asbestos removal.

slowsnake · 05-01-2022, 03:37 PM

Geez I hate it when AirBnB take over all the beach properties in the South West of WA, example January at Smith's Beach for one night, yes its a beautiful property but at $3,168 bucks a night, if you wait until March it's only $2,500 bucks a night, does not say how many people it holds, but it's quoting that that the January price is a discount for January?.....$3,168 bucks is a discount, seems that greed has no boundaries!

**DFB FGXR6** · 05-01-2022, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jaydee

Why is it when someone pays for a skip bin, scumbags reckon they can put their cr#p in it.
I had someone put tyres in mine a couple of years ago, a big no no, so it becomes my problem.
Building site around the corner is chockers. Stupidly, they ordered one just before Christmas, no builders on site for 2 weeks, everyone has loaded their Christmas rubbish in it, overflowing all over the ground, TV boxes, empty packaging, paint tins bags and bags of rubbish piled high, just annoys me.

One of my absolute favorite TV show's, One Foot In the Grave...................

"I DON'T BELIEVE IT"

marty351 · 06-01-2022, 07:41 AM

Curse of the 2CV strikes again!

slowsnake · 06-01-2022, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by marty351

Curse of the 2CV strikes again!

Citroënbender will have a fit if he sees that.....

marty351 · 06-01-2022, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by slowsnake

Citroënbender will have a fit if he sees that.....

It's an old thread where I first mentioned it.

And yes, looks like it only needs a few bits and pieces to make it good again.
Then sell it to some hipster/LGBTQRST for big $$$$.

I'd hate for it to go to the scrappers.

**DFB FGXR6** · 09-01-2022, 05:35 PM

Clients/Customers who don't pay their invoices!

One newish client, a very successful IT provider, is three months behind payments. Annoying when I was told "we want it to look great".

.:4:. · 09-01-2022, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

Clients/Customers who don't pay their invoices!

One newish client, a very successful IT provider, is three months behind payments. Annoying when I was told "we want it to look great".

Now, only because i was good mates with my manager at my old workplace, yes some clients would wait to the 11th hour to pay, but in the same token, the company would do the thing. I think its something to do with maximising interest in the bank account. A school mate of mine worked for a subcontractor the company i worked for used and payment was always towards the end of what was legal and near being where legal proceedings can occur.

09-01-2022, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by slowsnake

Citroënbender will have a fit if he sees that.....

Does anyone know where he is? Is he alright? Seems unlike him to go quiet

Itsme · 09-01-2022, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by leesa

Does anyone know where he is? Is he alright? Seems unlike him to go quiet

Most likely on holidays somewhere, hopefully he will post eventually.
Cheers.

danzvtil · 09-01-2022, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

Clients/Customers who don't pay their invoices!

One newish client, a very successful IT provider, is three months behind payments. Annoying when I was told "we want it to look great".

Followed closely by price negotiators. Had one prospective client harass an existing client for my number for months because she drives past my topiary every day. I finally catch up and look at her garden, and give a price, “can you do it for $xx?” NO! You chased me, I’m doing you a favour fitting you in my schedule. If you want it cheaper, get Barry from gumtree. She caved, but it’s the principle of the thing.

slowsnake · 09-01-2022, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by leesa

Does anyone know where he is? Is he alright? Seems unlike him to go quiet

Am sure he said he was off on holiday, may of mentioned travel on the Tasman, you have to go back through his posts, just click his name and see his last half dozen posts

slowsnake · 09-01-2022, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

Clients/Customers who don't pay their invoices!

One newish client, a very successful IT provider, is three months behind payments. Annoying when I was told "we want it to look great".

Do you know any bikers?.....that works, as suggested to me by an officer with Dept Consumer Affairs Qld, not kidding, that's what he said, told him I was in Perth, he said I will send someone to pay a visit!
Got a cheque 4 weeks later for $2 grand!

**FoxtrotGolfXray 5.0** · 10-01-2022, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by leesa

Does anyone know where he is? Is he alright? Seems unlike him to go quiet

He's all good, leesa. Spoke to him via text the other day after you raised the point that he was MIA. He's just taking a break from the forums for a bit.

Tassie f100 · 10-01-2022, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by danzvtil

Followed closely by price negotiators. Had one prospective client harass an existing client for my number for months because she drives past my topiary every day. I finally catch up and look at her garden, and give a price, “can you do it for $xx?” NO! You chased me, I’m doing you a favour fitting you in my schedule. If you want it cheaper, get Barry from gumtree. She caved, but it’s the principle of the thing.

Like the “negotiators on Gumtree and marketplace,Will you take $50.No the price is $100 go and buy one somewhere else if mine isn’t worth a hundred to you