Im so glad to read your update. Hope your next place of employment is awesome.
I'll second what skwerl said. Get some time under your belt before going solo. The learning curve is pretty steep and you'll likely pick up good tricks working with others.
Wear a helmet and eye and ear...
Absolutely work for the companies you're looking at for a day or two. Should be paid, gives you a chance to check out the vibe of a place
Talk to the employees and inquire about turnover. A person willing to learn treework will not have a hard time finding work.
Not acceptable IMO. Like tree09 said, workers comp covers your ass. You're A pickup and some Phone calls away from you're own thing. You're also currently one small accident from being totally screwed. Broken foot? not only do you lose working time But the med bills fall on you without a...
Also, does your employer carry workers comp and liability insurance that covers you? If not, you're an independent contractor and should get liability coverage for yourself and charge to cover that.
Longtime (30 years in business) local hack Got popped for acting like employees were...
Offer the dude 450 for that used saw if you can test run it.
I bought a used 440 and it's served me well it wears a 24" bar and goes through oak no problem
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