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The way his job works is that he bids for jobs, gets accepted then go's out to wherever that job is. Usually spending 3-6 months out at a time, then going home
by danjoredd 4y ago
The way his job works is that he bids for jobs, gets accepted then go's out to wherever that job is. Usually spending 3-6 months out at a time, then going home and bidding for other jobs. Thing is, according to him, there weren't any jobs during covid and he isn't known for being a saver. That is def on him, but he says he is still having trouble getting a pipeline job that his union allows. Personally, I know next to nothing about the pipeline welder industry outside of what he told me, as I am a programmer. I am going off his word which may/may not be accurate
- phpthrowaway99 4y agoIf he's bidding on jobs, he's not exactly a union welder. He's a small business owner and in that case I agree things can definitely go south for various reasons.
- rootos 4y agoI think bidding in this case means he puts his name down for jobs that are sent to the union hiring hall- and the jobs are allocated on the basis of seniority. Fewer jobs impacts those lower on the seniority list.
- phpthrowaway99 4y agoThe word bidding is very well understood and used in the construction industry. I wouldn't assume the welder misused one of the most common words in the industry to help make a point here.