This is a great idea. As someone who went to college and did something else. I have the utmost respect for construction people. I have always wanted to learn how to do those jobs but I ended up gong another way. Keep up the good work.
I actually have 3 degrees. I call myself an over educated roofer 😅. But two of my degrees are in business, so as a business owner, I actually use them all the time. Who knew?!?!? I just switched to business because the math in engineering was too hard. 😂
I am in the UK and there is a shortage of skilled, experienced and reliable roofers here, and LOADS of work and good remuneration for those with a good professional reputation. Householders wait months for well recommended roofers. If the situation in the US is similar, a skilled roofer will have great employment opportunities.
Skilled trades is really struggling with finding laborers. In a way, I'm relieved it's not just in the US. It's definitely something we are going to have to fix. When I get old, who is going to unclog my toilet????? lol
While I appreciate the optimism and good attitude regarding the trade, it's no secret that roofing is tough work. While there is nothing wrong with hard work, if you enjoy it and your body can tolerate it, the problem with it is that safety and professionalism is low on the priority list for many companies. It's just like any other blue collar work, hurry up, go fast, and be safe, until that mind set changes to take your time to be safe, I don't imagine anyone breaking down the doors for a job.
I think any trade work is going to be hard work. And you're right - we need to keep our people safe and it's risky, especially when you are a laborer. There's also a ton of job in the roofing industry besides just swinging a hammer and working on a crew (although I think people who start by doing that have a leg up on those who don't).
Roofing is HARD work which is why it's easy to get a job with little to no experience. note it can get up to 120 degrees and eat the soles of your shoes. wearing a camel pack will help with the thirst don't drink, slowly sip and NOT cold water as that will trick your stomach into thinking your cold and warm you up. metal roofs are good for 50 years and come in many designs, while your there add new gutters
It’s definitely hard work! But so is cleaning a house, being a mechanic or working in the fields. If you sign on to be a laborer, yes, I think it goes without saying that it’s hard work!
I'm a mechanic, a jack of ALL trades and I have even worked in the fields. I owned and operated a janitorial company for 16 years ALL easy jobs, unless you get rooftop delivery and a dumpster at the base of the house its still hard work and dangerous ive fallen 32 feet that had me in the hospital for 3 weeks and another time 12 feet not including the many almost slip and stepped through the inside of the house, not bad for only doing 12 roofs, with that said I'd like to think I know hard work, like working in the attic, crawling on your belly under a house or on a roof in the summer sun@@amifeller
This is a great idea. As someone who went to college and did something else. I have the utmost respect for construction people. I have always wanted to learn how to do those jobs but I ended up gong another way. Keep up the good work.
I actually have 3 degrees. I call myself an over educated roofer 😅. But two of my degrees are in business, so as a business owner, I actually use them all the time. Who knew?!?!? I just switched to business because the math in engineering was too hard. 😂
I am in the UK and there is a shortage of skilled, experienced and reliable roofers here, and LOADS of work and good remuneration for those with a good professional reputation. Householders wait months for well recommended roofers. If the situation in the US is similar, a skilled roofer will have great employment opportunities.
Skilled trades is really struggling with finding laborers. In a way, I'm relieved it's not just in the US. It's definitely something we are going to have to fix. When I get old, who is going to unclog my toilet????? lol
While I appreciate the optimism and good attitude regarding the trade, it's no secret that roofing is tough work. While there is nothing wrong with hard work, if you enjoy it and your body can tolerate it, the problem with it is that safety and professionalism is low on the priority list for many companies. It's just like any other blue collar work, hurry up, go fast, and be safe, until that mind set changes to take your time to be safe, I don't imagine anyone breaking down the doors for a job.
I think any trade work is going to be hard work. And you're right - we need to keep our people safe and it's risky, especially when you are a laborer. There's also a ton of job in the roofing industry besides just swinging a hammer and working on a crew (although I think people who start by doing that have a leg up on those who don't).
Roofing is HARD work which is why it's easy to get a job with little to no experience. note it can get up to 120 degrees and eat the soles of your shoes. wearing a camel pack will help with the thirst don't drink, slowly sip and NOT cold water as that will trick your stomach into thinking your cold and warm you up. metal roofs are good for 50 years and come in many designs, while your there add new gutters
It’s definitely hard work! But so is cleaning a house, being a mechanic or working in the fields. If you sign on to be a laborer, yes, I think it goes without saying that it’s hard work!
I'm a mechanic, a jack of ALL trades and I have even worked in the fields. I owned and operated a janitorial company for 16 years ALL easy jobs, unless you get rooftop delivery and a dumpster at the base of the house its still hard work and dangerous ive fallen 32 feet that had me in the hospital for 3 weeks and another time 12 feet not including the many almost slip and stepped through the inside of the house, not bad for only doing 12 roofs, with that said I'd like to think I know hard work, like working in the attic, crawling on your belly under a house or on a roof in the summer sun@@amifeller
No ones arguing that it isn’t hard work! I guess I like hard work. 🤷🏼♀️ No shame in that!
Great, authentic message :) !!!
Thanks for watching and for the encouragement!
The think I like most about roofing is that I don’t do it. Roofing sux.
See, I love it. Like, a lot. It takes all kinds!
Do you feel its dangerous? Wondering if you can talk about that part of it. Or is it safe - ie you use harnesses mostly?
It is definitely dangerous, especially if you break the safety rules. If you follow safety rules, it's a lot less dangerous.