[billyhaze]

Well now im understanding that its kind of a bad idea to move to this beautiful state of florida... so this is my other question.. what i do and specialize in is in concrete restoretion.. i jack hammer and poor concrete.. so your telling me there and no jobs at all i can gind out here that requires that line of work?? Also if it dose and u know places and people that do that kind of work .. can u let me know who and the name of company plus number... im really trying to better my life and start a new one.. Massachusetts ate me alive.. lol

[StreetSmarts]

Originally Posted by Not_liking_FL

Good luck finding a union construction job in Florida. Not saying they don't exist, but I'm sure they're rare. Even if building is picking up I'd imagine there are a lot of skilled trades people that already live here who are trying to get back into construction since the recession. Your best bet would be to have a job in place before you move here, and that job will likely pay a lot less then what you're used to up north.

I dont know about that. It depends on what your education/level is though too. I was the lowest paid management level employee at my firm in FL, and I was pleasantly surprised at the level of pay I was offered. Here in NC, PFT! Good luck! I made 1/3 less in NC and I had more responsibilities. I have 2 friends in construction management, both out of FL, and in the $100k range. I knew electricians making $1200-1500 a week doing peice work.

So often I see people complaining about wages in FL. Man have I gotta different perspective now living in Asheville, NC again.

[StreetSmarts]

Originally Posted by billyhaze

Well now im understanding that its kind of a bad idea to move to this beautiful state of florida... so this is my other question.. what i do and specialize in is in concrete restoretion.. i jack hammer and poor concrete.. so your telling me there and no jobs at all i can gind out here that requires that line of work?? Also if it dose and u know places and people that do that kind of work .. can u let me know who and the name of company plus number... im really trying to better my life and start a new one.. Massachusetts ate me alive.. lol

Go online and do a search... Get out of Mass and move to FL.

[canudigit]

Florida is one of the most notorious Right to Work states of all. I know people who moved from cities like Toledo and Cleveland and had to move back because they could not make a living in FL and also totally understimated their ability to work outdoors for 40+ hours a week in the Florida summers. I am an RN with several years of experience. I currently make around $40/hour in Michigan. If I were to move to Florida, my wages would drop considerably, but the COL is not any lower to compensate for that.

You have to accept that unions are not strong in the Sunbelt states and that your wages will drop from your current rate considerably anywhere in that area. Arizona is the same way, because we lived there for a while for my dh's job. The Phoenix area is inundated with immigrants, both legal and illegal, who are willing to work for peanuts. I wonder if Florida doesn't have the same situation with the Cubans and Haitians.

[Ken E]

Originally Posted by billyhaze

Well now im understanding that its kind of a bad idea to move to this beautiful state of florida... so this is my other question.. what i do and specialize in is in concrete restoretion.. i jack hammer and poor concrete.. so your telling me there and no jobs at all i can gind out here that requires that line of work?? Also if it dose and u know places and people that do that kind of work .. can u let me know who and the name of company plus number... im really trying to better my life and start a new one.. Massachusetts ate me alive.. lol

That kind of work really isnt a specialty down there. There's a lot of guys doing that down there for ten to twelve dollars an hour. You'll never get ahead doing that for a living. I was doing that when i moved down fron N.H. It was like stepping back in time 20 years wage wise. Im back up here now doing fine.

[boston904]

Concrete Finisher

Location: Pompano Beach


State FloridaRoles and responsibilities A member of the Research Recruiting Association in the Construction industry is seeking a full time Concrete Finisher. The company offers the following environment: Fast paced and always busy. Estimated salary of $25 per Hour. The right candidate will have experience with, or the skills and abilities to: Grade work, Clean up job site and stack forms, Perform all tasks involved with concrete. Seeking someone who can successfully perform the following tasks or scope of responsibilities: Finish Concrete, Cutting Concrete, Set Forms. Unique Job Number: FL726. Location: Pompano Beach, FL 33069Apply Apply

[sware2cod]

Concrete/Masonry construction is very popular in FL. Not so much 'restoration', but more for new contruction. The slabs and footings of new buildings are made of poured concrete and the exterior walls are usually make of concrete block with some cells that have concrete poured. There are extensive concrete patios..plus pools(lots in inground pools).

larger buildings have poured concrete stairways and tie beams and hallways and balconies on the upper floors(lots of form and pour). There are concete parking garages in the cities.

It's not union work that I am aware of. Also, it's very hot/humid/sunny in FL for 8 months of the year. You get sweaty standing under a tree for 5 minutes on some days. I can't imagine how hot you get working outide for 8 hours a day. But it's year round work versus off during the winter up north.

[billyhaze]

Originally Posted by boston904

Concrete Finisher

Location: Pompano Beach


State FloridaRoles and responsibilities A member of the Research Recruiting Association in the Construction industry is seeking a full time Concrete Finisher. The company offers the following environment: Fast paced and always busy. Estimated salary of $25 per Hour. The right candidate will have experience with, or the skills and abilities to: Grade work, Clean up job site and stack forms, Perform all tasks involved with concrete. Seeking someone who can successfully perform the following tasks or scope of responsibilities: Finish Concrete, Cutting Concrete, Set Forms. Unique Job Number: FL726. Location: Pompano Beach, FL 33069Apply Apply

Thanks and hiw can i look for more. Construction jobs on that site

[billyhaze]

Originally Posted by sware2cod

Concrete/Masonry construction is very popular in FL. Not so much 'restoration', but more for new contruction. The slabs and footings of new buildings are made of poured concrete and the exterior walls are usually make of concrete block with some cells that have concrete poured. There are extensive concrete patios..plus pools(lots in inground pools).

larger buildings have poured concrete stairways and tie beams and hallways and balconies on the upper floors(lots of form and pour). There are concete parking garages in the cities.

It's not union work that I am aware of. Also, it's very hot/humid/sunny in FL for 8 months of the year. You get sweaty standing under a tree for 5 minutes on some days. I can't imagine how hot you get working outide for 8 hours a day. But it's year round work versus off during the winter up north.

I dont care as long as its a job.. lol. Do u how to find any or know someone

[billyhaze]

Thanks do much everybody but if anybody knows people and and help me out or pont me to the right directions. Ill be so thankful tryst me you will have no regrets