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I agree

 

I bet he makes a good buck though.

 

Not great for what he does...imo. said around $20 hr plus $45 a day per diem and hotels paid for... Is what i was told. But hes just starting out.

 

I'll keep my current better rate and stay on the concrete...

 

yeah, i've looked into tower work--same with wind turbines. i don't mind rigging, heights, or working outside so much. but most of the pay rates don't top $40/hr at best, and i'd be away from home every single week, with many going multiple weeks/months on the road.

 

That's insanely low for so much risk. $40+ is easily obtainable in my industry and you ain't gotta travel.

I did do the whole traveling maintenance gig. $22/hr with $40 per diem (hotel paid for). It wasn't a cash diem, you had a company card. If you went over a little bit they actually never said a word. It sucked being on the road, but at the time it wasn't that bad of money and gave me experience to get where I am now.

 

Yeah it is low. Not sure about the benefits either. But still low.

 

absolutely agree, which is why i'm working in a nice shaded shop. for $75/hr, i've got no problem swinging like tarzan. lately, even finding any other $30/hr jobs around me, you'd think i'm demanding to become CEO...

"no one wants to work" lol. "no one wants to pay"...