Lots of " Are you hiring ? " calls

As of late I have been getting a lot of phone calls from people looking for work. I even experienced Roofing contractors coming to the house seeking work . It really has to be bad out there for these guys to come to my house. They are very proud craftsmen. I will sit down on the front porch offer a fresh cup of Ciak Roast . It has to be really serious for this to happen. I am so fortunate to have be able to maintain my current status and do what I do on the insurance side. Any one else out there having similar experiences>>>

Last summer we had maybe 3-4 kids ( I am guessing 18-20 yr. old ) come in looking for work. Since the end of last month we have had 10 come in and fill out applications and sevral phone calls from people looking for work. Some of the younger guys make their girl friends call for them and ask if we are hiring, to which i reply: If your boy friend don't have the guts to call himself then we don't need him working for us.>>>

I have ben getting at least one call a week from roofers asking if we have any work. Same thing!>>>

Been rough around here Chuck. I have been fortunate to doing 2 jobs a week for the time being anyways. Alot of GOOD roofers out of work here in the bay area,>>>

Nothing unusual happening here>>>

I had a few SOB crews calling and stopping by in February. Now when I could use some good help I get no calls. I did get a call from a 21 yr. old that we have put to work. Gets dropped off every day, works hard and talks way too much. We're going to give him a chance to fit in. At least he's not afraid to get dirty. The labor pool keeps shrinking in the roofing trade even in this slow down.>>>

Yes.

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I'm looking for one or two roofers between TX and MO, for residential and commercial work, some storm chasing involved. Not interested if no drivers license or social security card. Anybody out there?>>>

I've heard good things about Malarkey shingles, anybody had any problems with them?>>>

Sawman I have just come back from a deployment in OK. One of the things the insurance company does is discourage contractors from coming up to the insurance companies and asking questions about the claims , passing out cards to give to insured who have suffered damage. I could write a book about the contractors who have the same line when approaching the insurance company. On the inside it is laughable and predictable how and what the conversation will be . One of the reasons I always try to talk to contractors when they show up, I have a heart for the contractor . The battle ground the line in the sand is drawn . Comments , thought to be original and inflammatory made here by the roofing lemnings ready to throw them selves over the cliff . Comments are made , however without the visceral crude elemental emotional vibrato so prevelant here . It really is to bad. I try to enlighten of the eventual demise and debasement for all involved. If I ever decide not to do the insurance gig and want to become a " Stormier " Watch out , I will rule and be a force to be reckoned with. I completely understand the processes and how it works. Most importantly how not to do it. With the many trusted contacts inside and the growing knowledge I'm acquiring . I am sitting in a very unique position available to a very exceptional few. I still don't know if I could put up with the stress.>>>

Hey CIAK, could you write that in English?>>>

CIAK--- when is the effective date of "Insurance Co. Roofing Co." ?

Will I make it to retirement before we all become servants?>>>

CIAK Said: Sawman I have just come back from a deployment in OK. One of the things the insurance company does is discourage contractors from coming up to the insurance companies and asking questions about the claims , passing out cards to give to insured who have suffered damage. I could write a book about the contractors who have the same line when approaching the insurance company. On the inside it is laughable and predictable how and what the conversation will be . One of the reasons I always try to talk to contractors when they show up, I have a heart for the contractor . The battle ground the line in the sand is drawn . Comments , thought to be original and inflammatory made here by the roofing lemnings ready to throw them selves over the cliff . Comments are made , however without the visceral crude elemental emotional vibrato so prevelant here . It really is to bad. I try to enlighten of the eventual demise and debasement for all involved. If I ever decide not to do the insurance gig and want to become a Stormier Watch out , I will rule and be a force to be reckoned with. I completely understand the processes and how it works. Most importantly how not to do it. With the many trusted contacts inside and the growing knowledge Im acquiring . I am sitting in a very unique position available to a very exceptional few. I still dont know if I could put up with the stress.

Say what?

Nothin for nuthin, but according to Ohio BWC, an employee making a statement like that would trigger two drug testing predicates. What exactly is in that CIAK roast? :laugh:>>>

I am kind of curious, but only kind of, how the Ins. Industry will circumvent the laws against being a monopoly. But only kind of curious, as we all know the condition of the world.

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Where did I lose ya . I have to admit I get on a roll and it flows like a river . Some I am aware will say it flows like a large, " atrocious " enormous blob of brownish stuff that comes out of your arse in all shapes and sizes :laugh: There I go again. As I have stated before twill the insurance company's will continue to fund the residential construction market with funds in this " Media " :laugh: ;) B) driven down turn . That is something I don't understand , the dribble from some on here and other forums making ridiculous statement about the media causing this economic situation. That is totally self serving can I sell you a bridge BS. Here I go again. Ciak roast the best and it will pass any piss test ;)>>>

I use Malarkey when the situation calls for a three tab shingle that will survive a high wind area and I like em. I am trying to contact an employee I laid off and is collecting unemployment on my dime. I am thinking about calling unemployment and telling them he wont return my calls to return to work.>>>