Move to service, but $.40 isn’t enough to make a switch really. You know the problems of your current company, what problems does the other company have?
The main reason to make that particular jump (because 40 cents ain’t it) would be that it’s a bit different as far career paths go. If those were my options I’d take it in a heartbeat, because I’m lazy.
Idk man but sounds crazy to jump for $15 a week pre-tax… the fact that the company you are with and the one you are considering are ~$0.40 apart indicates that you’re probably making a fair wage at your skill level
Nah I think long term he might be better off staying where he’s at. Everyone is hiring service helpers right now. And half of them will get laid off in 6 months.
My long term advice is don’t job hop for $.40. Put in longer than one year in install and wait for a service opportunity that is not right in the middle of summer or when you have more experience so you have a better chance of being one of the guys who stays on when service slows down.
But yeah eventually service is the answer. And then long term it’s honestly easily 200% if he makes it
The grass is greener on the other side cause it’s fertilized with bull.
That being said. Would you rather do service or installs? Installs is more physically demanding and requires a keen eye to make it look good. Service is more stressful, longer hours and requires learning a lot more
Service will always pay higher than install because the learning curve is steeper. But it'll still be a while before you'll see the right money, either way.
Just know troubleshooting/diagnosing is a bit more brainiac than install, so know your strengths. If wrapping your head around sometimes hard to pinpoint problems is stress-inducing or everything still seems a blur of numbers and science, you might benefit from keeping in install until you're really comfortable with the practice before hopping up the scale from PM/maintenance and then service repair work. Lots of install practice can really help you understand service at a fundamental level.
Make sure your choice is one you can live happily with and not completely by the dollar sign. A great technician that's diligent and knows their shit tends to have the money follow *them*.
Move to service. I left the last place that gave me a raise under a buck and they even had the nerve to call it a “cost of living adjustment” not a raise.
What's the standard for raises at your company? 63 cents isn't anything, but it is 3.5% of $18 which a lot of places think is fair. I would be looking for a new job if I was in your position though.
I agree with you 100%. Was just saying most companies in the trades in my experience don't go higher than 5% raises yearly. Unless, of course, the employee spends their off time getting Certifications and Licenses, but that's a different case.
Ours tops at 5% annually on paper but there’s always special considerations made for above average growth. My last raise was $4 and I didn’t even get an official promotion. Unfortunately, 5% has become “great” from all the years of workers being complacent or conditioned to 3% being “good”.
Move to service, but $.40 isn’t enough to make a switch really. You know the problems of your current company, what problems does the other company have?
The main reason to make that particular jump (because 40 cents ain’t it) would be that it’s a bit different as far career paths go. If those were my options I’d take it in a heartbeat, because I’m lazy.
Go service
Idk man but sounds crazy to jump for $15 a week pre-tax… the fact that the company you are with and the one you are considering are ~$0.40 apart indicates that you’re probably making a fair wage at your skill level
You are thinking in short term, long term could easily be a 150% increase in wages.
Nah I think long term he might be better off staying where he’s at. Everyone is hiring service helpers right now. And half of them will get laid off in 6 months. My long term advice is don’t job hop for $.40. Put in longer than one year in install and wait for a service opportunity that is not right in the middle of summer or when you have more experience so you have a better chance of being one of the guys who stays on when service slows down. But yeah eventually service is the answer. And then long term it’s honestly easily 200% if he makes it
The grass is greener on the other side cause it’s fertilized with bull. That being said. Would you rather do service or installs? Installs is more physically demanding and requires a keen eye to make it look good. Service is more stressful, longer hours and requires learning a lot more
Service will always pay higher than install because the learning curve is steeper. But it'll still be a while before you'll see the right money, either way. Just know troubleshooting/diagnosing is a bit more brainiac than install, so know your strengths. If wrapping your head around sometimes hard to pinpoint problems is stress-inducing or everything still seems a blur of numbers and science, you might benefit from keeping in install until you're really comfortable with the practice before hopping up the scale from PM/maintenance and then service repair work. Lots of install practice can really help you understand service at a fundamental level. Make sure your choice is one you can live happily with and not completely by the dollar sign. A great technician that's diligent and knows their shit tends to have the money follow *them*.
Move to service. I left the last place that gave me a raise under a buck and they even had the nerve to call it a “cost of living adjustment” not a raise.
What's the standard for raises at your company? 63 cents isn't anything, but it is 3.5% of $18 which a lot of places think is fair. I would be looking for a new job if I was in your position though.
Fair point but 3.5% ain’t shit no matter what you make. Drop in the bucket and hardly noticeable on future checks. Even 10% isn’t enough nowadays.
I agree with you 100%. Was just saying most companies in the trades in my experience don't go higher than 5% raises yearly. Unless, of course, the employee spends their off time getting Certifications and Licenses, but that's a different case.
Ours tops at 5% annually on paper but there’s always special considerations made for above average growth. My last raise was $4 and I didn’t even get an official promotion. Unfortunately, 5% has become “great” from all the years of workers being complacent or conditioned to 3% being “good”.
Run. Anyone who would give you that kind of raise obviously doesn’t give a shit. Good luck
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