key2thecup Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 3 years since i made this thread lol there was a hiring over a year ago, i didn't get selected for that. but from what i hear is that the new guys that got in are mainly union members son/daughters who think that calling daddy will save them from a foreman telling them to do something that they don't want to do. slowing down production down there, really. many people who got in don't even go to the hall for dispatch. they are regularly short on people on many shifts. i expect another hiring in 1-2 years. i'll get in on that Any update? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nux4lyfe Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Any update? Dude, the fact that you been trying to chase this dream for ages just goes to show how lazy or incompetent you're, you could have easily used those years to get a trade or some other type of skill...UNLESS you know someone that will just give you an application you will NOT get in, if you have 5000$ lying around you could buy one next time they hire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummer4now Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Dude, the fact that you been trying to chase this dream for ages just goes to show how lazy or incompetent you're, you could have easily used those years to get a trade or some other type of skill...UNLESS you know someone that will just give you an application you will NOT get in, if you have 5000$ lying around you could buy one next time they hire. Wasn't he also trying to get a job at some warehouse? Atlas something. I recommend he try being an HVAC or Heavy duty diesel mechanic. Those two jobs are the best trades imo. Decent pay and are in demand. Also the government is really trying to get more tradespeople by offering more grants and incentives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Aerosex Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Dude, the fact that you been trying to chase this dream for ages just goes to show how lazy or incompetent you're, you could have easily used those years to get a trade or some other type of skill...UNLESS you know someone that will just give you an application you will NOT get in, if you have 5000$ lying around you could buy one next time they hire. Orrrr... get with the times and go to Fort Mac like everybody else. Come on guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Rio Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Dude, the fact that you been trying to chase this dream for ages just goes to show how lazy or incompetent you're, you could have easily used those years to get a trade or some other type of skill...UNLESS you know someone that will just give you an application you will NOT get in, if you have 5000$ lying around you could buy one next time they hire. Actually. My bro is in there, got in about I think 2 years ago. He barely gets any shifts still, just moved up a board recently. He regrets not going to school and getting a trade done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
key2thecup Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Wasn't he also trying to get a job at some warehouse? Atlas something. I recommend he try being an HVAC or Heavy duty diesel mechanic. Those two jobs are the best trades imo. Decent pay and are in demand. Also the government is really trying to get more tradespeople by offering more grants and incentives. Yeah I think he was that guy's a douche Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummer4now Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Orrrr... get with the times and go to Fort Mac like everybody else. Come on guys. A group of my friends work at Fort Mac. They work long hours like 12+ hr shifts in the bitter cold.. and have to sleep in the same cabins as smelly 40 year old men. They literally work out in the middle of nowhere and lets just say internet is their best friend.. if you know what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Aerosex Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 A group of my friends work at Fort Mac. They work long hours like 12+ hr shifts in the bitter cold.. and have to sleep in the same cabins as smelly 40 year old men. They literally work out in the middle of nowhere and lets just say internet is their best friend.. if you know what I mean. They're also making retarded money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummer4now Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 They're also making retarded money. Thats true.. I guess its a bit of trade off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longshoregal25 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I'm a local 500 longshoreman on the T board and it is absolutely hilarious how many people on here that haven't a clue about this job have such negative comments and stereotypes towards longshore workers. Sure there are easier days but you bet your ass there are hard days, I'd like to see these fools hiding behind their computer screen talking shit lash bays on a container ship or shovel all fucking day at Neptune! As for the "uneducated" and whatever else you clowns are saying I'd like to inform you that there are lawyers, scientist, plenty of tradesmen, and many other EDUCATED people down there. So don't throw shade and shit you know nothing about! ILWU all the way baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummer4now Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I'm a local 500 longshoreman on the T board and it is absolutely hilarious how many people on here that haven't a clue about this job have such negative comments and stereotypes towards longshore workers. Sure there are easier days but you bet your ass there are hard days, I'd like to see these fools hiding behind their computer screen talking crap lash bays on a container ship or shovel all ???? day at Neptune! As for the "uneducated" and whatever else you clowns are saying I'd like to inform you that there are lawyers, scientist, plenty of tradesmen, and many other EDUCATED people down there. So don't throw shade and crap you know nothing about! ILWU all the way baby. Well.. I didn't know you felt that way. Why create a username using your occupation? Are you sponsored by the company or something? Is this Dasani Drinker in disguise? Also shouldn't you be classified as a longshorewomen... Obviously the job is difficult nothing is easy in this world.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapper Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 A group of my friends work at Fort Mac. They work long hours like 12+ hr shifts in the bitter cold.. and have to sleep in the same cabins as smelly 40 year old men. They literally work out in the middle of nowhere and lets just say internet is their best friend.. if you know what I mean. So if it was smelly 30 year old men it would different ? What ever floats your boat I guess lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummer4now Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 So if it was smelly 30 year old men it would different ? What ever floats your boat I guess lol It could be either or lol.. I'm just basing what my friends told me. The smelly ones are probably the old grizzled veterans that don't give a crap.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longshoregal25 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Well.. I didn't know you felt that way. Why create a username using your occupation? Are you sponsored by the company or something? Is this Dasani Drinker in disguise? Also shouldn't you be classified as a longshorewomen... Obviously the job is difficult nothing is easy in this world.. I put my occupation as my username because I am very proud of my job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luongo_4_life Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 They are actually hiring soon, well giving out applications to union members to give to whoever they want to. Have a bunch of family that work there and apparantley applications are being sold/offered for $30,000 and over. Sure it may be a hard job at first but after 5-8 years you move to a higher board but once then you can choose whatever job you want and trust me for the amount of work they do and how much they get paid is pretty nuts. And there may be some educated members there but the vast majority are not educated and drugs/alchol problems are very prevalent. I don't have a problem with that just giving some perspective Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurreyBoy604 Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Anyone have a application they don't need or want to sell message me privately. I am looking for one thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Tamland Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 i want in on this job, but i haven't herd anything about them hiring next. anyone knows anything about the next hiring? i will camp outside the union hall just to get an application lol for those who don't know, longshoreman is probably one of the best paying jobs in BC and doesn't require any other schooling other then completion of grade 12 to get in. I have many clients who are, 3 are retiring before the end of 2014. Tough to slide in there. Nice perks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Tamland Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 They are actually hiring soon, well giving out applications to union members to give to whoever they want to. Have a bunch of family that work there and apparantley applications are being sold/offered for $30,000 and over. Sure it may be a hard job at first but after 5-8 years you move to a higher board but once then you can choose whatever job you want and trust me for the amount of work they do and how much they get paid is pretty nuts. And there may be some educated members there but the vast majority are not educated and drugs/alchol problems are very prevalent. I don't have a problem with that just giving some perspective These guys love their poker games and are loose with their funds. I have taken many a vacation on the aggressiveness of Longshoremen poker players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurreyBoy604 Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 I have many clients who are, 3 are retiring before the end of 2014. Tough to slide in there. Nice perks. Are they giving out their applications?? If so I want in to lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magician Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 My dad's a foreman at Tsawwassen. He makes around 250k a year. He said it's super hard to get an application right now, his buddy just sold one for 7k. Great money if you can get in. He works 12am-7am, sleeps till 1:30pm then has the whole day to do whatever he wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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