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so just what the fvuck has happened

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#1 ·
used to have a case of beer or 2 or 3 on payday on the tailgate...

if it was too hot or too cold we went to a pizza joint, usually a roundtable...:thumbsup:

bbq or serious pasta night at my house for the crew & subs once or twice a month...:thumbup:

lots of camaraderie, crew was close to each other & it showed.

now days guys go their own way at lunch, on a big job many times don't know each others real names...

fear of god if i walk the job and start asking questions either as the gc or super...

i am still in contact with a few of my old crew...

most are retired and enjoying life....

the few still working say it's nothing like the old days...

WHY NOT?????

it's part of a whole bunch wrong with the industry today....
 
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Most of my crews work per diem jobs, out of town. Sharing hotel rooms 5-6 days a week. They work 10-12 hrs a day together, eat their dinner together, 2 guys share a room.

Once they get back in town they are usually ready to go their separate ways.

Last week when it was -30 with wind chill we cancelled all work for 2 days. One of those days we brought everyone into the shop and had RF, CPR and First Aid training renewed. Lunch provided. At the end of the day, quite a few guys went out to the bar. They invited me but I told them I've got work to do.

I can't see it being a good example for me to take my company truck to the local watering hole and down some beers with the boys. Just aint gonna happen.

This weekend I got off my truck-ass and worked on Saturday with one of the crews. Actually, did this about every Saturday in 2019 so far. Anyways, we finished up a big portion of a job so I offered to take the guys out to lunch.

We went to the Texas Roadhouse. Its a mediocre chain. I said get what you want, don't be shy. They all got sandwiches. The bill for 4 was just over $50. I told them they were cheap dates, very much UNLIKE my wife. We shared some stories and had a few laughs. It was a good time. I spend most of my life in front of the computer or behind the wheel bidding and looking at work. The guys that work here really don't know me too well and that not such a bad thing. I think its good for morale to share a little time together every now and then though.

We also have a nice company picnic each summer. We provide food and non-alcoholic beverages. The guys are free to bring their own drinks, and they do. Anymore, providing alcohol is a liability.
 
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