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Old 12-08-2005, 09:36 AM   #1
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Hi everyone. My name is Joe. I am new to the Chicago area but have for once in my life been in the right place at the right time. I moved for the best reason a man can, to get away from my exwife and her family. Have been in the trades for 8 years and unfortunatly see myself working my ass off when I am 50. Anyone have some pointers for me in Chicago? The big city where I am from was 60k people so its a little overwhelming. Look forward to talking with some of you guys and learning some things that only experience beyond my years can provide.

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Old 12-08-2005, 09:40 AM   #2
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Welcome wash.......advice?...yea....Keep your head down and your a$$ ets covered.

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Hi Joe!
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Welcome Joe! What kind of work are you doing now?
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Welcome to the forum, Joe.
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Old 12-10-2005, 01:47 AM   #6
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Welcome Joe. What's with the working to 50's cr*p? I'm 53, I think, and loving it most of the time.

Older, with 3 seperated ribs and a bruised liver, I can still outwork most of the younger guys. BTW, HOW did I get injured? By doing a simple job that the chicken***t's wouldnt do.
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Sorry about my comment working til 50, I am 26 and body is already a wreck lol I do siding, windows, doors, decks, limited framing, and roofing. Actually looking for subs to do all these things for me in the chicago area. Want to be sitting behind a desk ASAP and have unlimited leads for work. Seems like a land of golden opportunity to me down here taking full advantage of it.
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Opportunity is everywhere in this country. With your resume, you could be working down here where it's warm.
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