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I remember some of our I.W.A. union bosses from the PNW, it seemed they were all over 6' 4" big strong guys and one of them I remember by the name of Neil Menard had big brassy gold rings on almost every finger. But I had very good respect for these guys, they called us members "brothers" with...

I spent exactly 30 yrs on a I.W.A. union job, leaving it in 2004 to go on my own full time with my tree service. Now I have "freedom", no more politics, getting bumped, letting the senior guys take the best holiday periods, just a few of many examples I can go onto. But I have to say the first...

I have no patience for a customer talking down to me. If I warrant some good money out of the fool I'll throw him a $500 estimate for a little job he could never handle. He's all proud when he figures I'll be busting my azz all day till sundown, then I laugh at his jaw hanging to the ground...

People who stick with their trade can eventually scale back a little and get into consulting or training. I recently received an opportunity to work part time for a national arborist training company as a trainer to teach on chainsaws and falling. I'm actually quite excited about it, great way...

Whatever you decide to do Dave I'm sure you'll do OK . At 36 you have lots of time to readjust. Some guys were born to get along and lead people, others like myself ...not so good. With my one man outfit I put in my earplugs, concentrate and get the work done. The beauty of running your own...