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    Mental health and depression

    I lost the plot on a job few years ago you know when you drill the plug hole and you know it wasn’t deep enough for when the screw goes in , basically the suspended ceiling perimeter ripped out , I flipped and started smashing plaster stuff up , worse thing is I see the customer in the gym every...
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    Pricing up

    We do domestic find it’s always good to offer a discount for free food , most of the times they end up paying the original price and chuck in a few steak baguettes most days Might be worth a try for you too
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    Job opportunity

    Still looking great trade to learn all aspects, young enthusiast guy or girl derby or Nottingham areas get in touch , some great projects coming up just when the weathers gonna turn nice too
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    Apprenticeship in plastering.

    What area are you in there maybe someone in here that could take you on
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    Window vent covers

    Has the weather been ok up your way , I nearly got blown off scaffolding by a tornado today it’s been that bad
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    Window vent covers

    Sounds a ball ache mate , sometimes it’s good idea to “vent” some anger especially on a Monday
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    Vans

    Got a vivaro sportive lwb been brilliant on fuel and fast as f**k on motor it can burn off the transits Been looking at the Nissan nv400 now though it’s the payload 1400 and above I’m after
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    Job opportunity

    I’m looking for a young person who’s interested in a career in plastering , based in the East Midlands at junction 25 on the m1, ideally you’d want to get stuck into the trade , I cover and will get you involved in all aspects of the trade but most of my work is outside so being ok working in...
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    How to clean k-rendered wall?

    Use Monty miracle cleaner spray it on have a cup of tea then hose off with hose pipe will look brand new again
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    Self employment: WHY !

    after twenty years I can confirm sometimes it’s absolutely brilliant and sometimes it’s absolutely awful being self employed But let’s be honest most of us would never of been able to hold down a normal job that’s for sure
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    Apprentice getting to work

    Yes mate had our ups and downs but still going mate I think passing test is an absolute priority for everyone to get around and move on in life definitely But can remember being 18 it’s hard to convince some folks
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    Apprentice getting to work

    Great load of replies I’m hoping he does his test soon atm I’m picking him up , think over the next few weeks will be good to take some of yours advice and mix it up see how he goes doing a bit of getting to the job and the odd pick ups
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    Apprentice getting to work

    What’s peoples views on apprentice getting to jobs or work do you tell them to get to your house or unit for a time or do you pick them up or tell them the address of the job and meet there , especially in these crazy strange times seems a lot of the under 25s aren’t bothered about passing...
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    Methods to assess condition of plaster?

    I use the kick test kick the wall with steel toe cap
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    New plasterer starting out

    You are always only as good as your last job pal always remember that and you’ll be fine Good luck
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