I never once have gotten a bonus,Paid vacation time, or a sick day.

our medical and retirement plans are self funded out of our raises every year for 26 years. Being in construction you pretty much count on being laid off for the holidays at least half the time. But you know what I love it and would not switch careers for the world.

I never once have gotten a bonus,Paid vacation time, or a sick day.

 

Union contractor or prevailing wage?

Union. Operating Engineers .

Union. Operating Engineers

 

Wages are based on the time spent on the job I would guess. I'm surprised the OE local didn't have a party of some sort. They were always a close group when I knew a bunch of them back in the early 70's. I was fortunate enough to work summers at one of the larger NJ construction companies.

Yes the guys do get together on there own. As you say we are a tight group.

Wages are set by hours worked. You do indeed have a keen memory.

Merry Christmas.

Not bad. He took us out for lunch at one of the local restaurants and a 200 dollar bonus. More than I thought I was going to get so I'm happy! And he liked the new fancy smancy briefcase we bought him since his old one has been around for 15 years.

Not bad. He took us out for lunch at one of the local restaurants and a 200 dollar bonus. More than I thought I was going to get so I'm happy! And he liked the new fancy smancy briefcase we bought him since his old one has been around for 15 years.

 

15 years? It's just getting broken in! Just because it's almost older than you Matt doesn't make it bad...

It no longer stood up by itself, he had to lean it against things. And holes were starting to form. It was time

sounds like me!!!!!

sounds like me!!!!!

or smells like you

Tim don't get him started or he will start preaching. :pray:

Tim don't get him started or he will start preaching. :pray:

Sorrry, we do not need that again.

I should warn you guys I tend to fixate on a subject.

get your bible here..

 

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?p ... ber=462564

 

wolfy which bible are you preaching?

I should warn you guys I tend to fixate on a subject.

No, I never would have guessed. I know where there is a set of ear muffs if I need them.

 

It is a healthy fixation. Just like our ability to run a thread off the track.

Hey at least this time off track isn't revolving around food.

What did you eat at the party?

I just had lobsters. YUMMY!!!

I had lasanga and meatballs, i am now munching on peanut m&m's..

I just had White Castle

I just had lobsters

 

This year lobsters are cheaper then ground beef. $4.00 a pound or less locally. The only problem is that my wife refuses to cook them.

 

I just had White Castle

I miss the White Castle on Route 17. That was our midnight run during my days on the road.