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What’s decent pay in your mind?

I'm going to say.... Interstate 89

You see, the nice thing about Vermont maple syrup is that you can get any flavor/consistency you are looking for, and its real.

I purchased a quart recently from Costco in Montana and it was from Canada, "Grade A, Amber Color." I prefer dark but haven't seen that anywhere in the west for a while.

Mine has a 30 which is why. If I ever get a bigger genset it’s a pretty easy change.

I don’t know, when someone says they have a pretty good chunk I think 500k

Yep and depending on the position starting pay is around $20/hr (for clerks at least, usually less for mail handlers).

You start in a temporary position but they really do want to convert you to a regular position, so long as you're a good worker and make it past your 90 days you're in. Includes health benefits at the start, multiple yearly raises, and once you convert to a regular you get like a $4/hr raise and additional benefits as well as those yearly raises. Protected by a union and dues are minimal. Ability to transfer crafts if you don't like where you start out or get bored, and the ability to transfer states and locations if you ever want to move.

Heads up the hiring process is long and it may seem like they ignored your application for a while. I got lucky with starting my orientation about a month and a half after I originally applied but I've had other coworkers say it took like 3 months.

No problem, left the south myself and haven't looked back. You'll run into a good number of southerners up here.

Obviously not frozen over...

The Darn Tough ski socks have extra padding on the shin area but aren't as thick around the foot. They're taller than your boots. You can get 'em in different thicknesses but I've found the thinner ones are plenty warm and it's easier to fit into your boots that way - ski boots aren't generally generously sized.

What’s a good tip for an instructor?

Thank you!

Wow so many, thank you!

Thank you, will do.

Yeah when it’s busy I can make 250 in a five hour shift which is exactly 50 an hour lol. And that’s lunch. This dude doesn’t know shit haha

Give VAST a call, and make sure to leave your name and # so they can call you back. /s

I mean thats kind of how life works right? Either you aquire skills through experience, schooling, or both. The trades seems to pay better than most industries, even for inexperienced workers. We had unskilled labor handing us tools all summer for 20/hr...compared the most other unskilled labor in my area at 15-18.

Thank you, this is really helpful.

Thank you!

Sounds like they work for a sub? Eustis most likely?

Dude are you high? I made well over that bartending at a dive bar. Haha

I’m not surprised. In my opinion, the syrup you get from your neighbor always tastes better.

Came here to say this

After you learn the skills necessary which takes years. But, you do get paid to learn. Just not big bucks.