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Has anyone been called to start working yet from the local 16?

I haven't heard anything. I'm ranked #40. What's your rank rplaisance?

#5
Tran where are you located . I’m in the nola area

Congrats on your rank. I'm located in Lafayette. So I may have to travel quite a bit. What kind of work background do you have?

#1 has been called in to work in Jackson, MS.
I know #4 hasn't been called in yet, because I work with his mother.
I am ranked #30 in New Orleans where I currently reside, and awaiting a ranking in Tx.

Appreciate the update Qdragg.

You got it friend. I'll know when #4 gets hired based on my co-worker. I hate to call and bug them, I feel like every time I call they bump my name down one out of annoyance :P
Maybe we can rotate calling and bugging them

Numbers 1-4 have been called in now. Big project in Hattiesburg ms
Rplaisance, you're next bud.

Moving along.

I was called for the Jackson job 3 weeks ago . . I had to
turn it down . I have a family and need to stay in the New Orleans area . Hoping something comes up in the New Orleans area . I called today and they said the list hasn’t moved

I don't know if they told you this, but you only get to pass on one offer per list. I heard it is very rare to get on in construction as a probie within driving distance of your house. The locals stretch out sometimes 150 miles in circumference. The perks of construction is working 4 - 10 hr shifts, so getting a hotel for three days and then driving home after work thursday is doable. Best of luck, your ranking # is very good, I hope it works out for you. I ranked #1 in San Antonio and am getting ready to move.

I Did not know that ...
Yea the 4-10 is doable.
Just was hoping to get something a little closer . Guess I’ll have to jump on the next offer .

It's tough to get into. Especially if you're supporting a family. Knowing that you can get laid off at a moment's notice is unnerving to say the least.

I received the phone call today .. I start with Sec tomorrow
I’ll be at msy airport

Congrats and good luck Rplaisance.

Congratulations! Give us some details about what to expect sometime next week if you can. I'd love to know what Im walking into, from the perspective of someone brand new as well.

Hi...everyone, congrats on getting a foot in the door. I'm from Baton Rouge but i'm currently a probie with local 19 here in Seattle. How's work down south ? This is a great trade it's an honor to be apart of.

Construction is finally going up down here. It's really our biggest boom in decades. I'm still sitting patiently at my #1 spot for San Antonio, I'm ready to move over there and get started. How is Seattle? It sounds like a tough place to survive when looking at Rent prices and real estate, but then again, I'm sure yalls wages reflect that. I love the north west. The air is unbelievably crisp and smells of evergreens. I'd love to move to Oregon or Washington for a few years.