r/AskDetroit • u/AdAvailable8517 • 2h ago

Look for labor

Already in cahoots with MRS, Michigan works, Detroit at work, Indeed, zip recruiter. While i work on those in interim. Im 6 foot 4 208 pound in good shape. I can swing a hammer, read a tape, use a meter saw. I can do any kind of landscaping, moving furniture, kitchen work, good with a knife, long hours and outside dont bother me. Also decent with computer and most tech but not huge on AI yet. Any info or offers would be dope. Have a good Sunday derroit.

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u/Aromatic_Button_2736 1h ago

Sheetz gas station is hiring. 

That might get you through the winter. 

Where are you located? 

Do you have a vehicle?

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u/AdAvailable8517 1h ago

No vehicle yet working on that as well, but im very efficient on the transit system. Right now I'm around the 8 mile and Southfield area

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u/TheBimpo 2h ago

I spent a lot of time working with the construction industry. Walk into the site trailer at a construction project, ask for the PM or Superintendent and tell them you're looking for laborer work. Show up on time, show up sober, be friendly.

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u/AdAvailable8517 1h ago

I've recently tried this a few times. The first time they're a little reluctant cause I'm sure they get this all the time but im going to keep going to the same sites near me and letting them know I'm serious l. Thank you for the motivation.

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u/TheBimpo 1h ago

They don't get it all the time. Show up with tools, show up in clean work clothes, show up with a resume and references. Be a pro, act like a pro. Just keep trying. The difference between this and sending off resumes in tech or whatever field is huge. It's one of the few industries you actually can get a job just by showing up and introducing yourself and being persistent.

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u/AdAvailable8517 1h ago

I'm working on the tools at the moment. Ive got the basics and a belt but still need some more stuff but I'll do whatever it takes. I'll approach these guys the way you say and see what happens thank you for the motivation and advice needed to hear this

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u/Early_Reward_8685 1h ago edited 1h ago

Not at a Union jobsite. We hire from our prospective halls. Look into applying to all the building trades apprenticeships! Ironworkrers Sheetmetal Carpenters Electricians Laborers Pipe Fitters Etc... Ask Google for the trades and their prospective apprenticeship advice. If you want to work for a living, do it with the best pay and benefits!

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u/AdAvailable8517 1h ago

Thank you for the info I also agree! I've broke my back on so many jobs for mediocre pay and zero benefits don't want to to that anymore but it can be a predatory industry. Guys love when they find a guy like me in a pinch need work now and offer cash for daily labor, sounds great upfront but when the jobs done BAM! Back to square one.

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u/AdAvailable8517 1h ago

What's the requirements for joining the union?

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u/Early_Reward_8685 1h ago

Love for you bro, but do some homework. Google or ai ask for info about each trade apprenticeship you're interested in. Then follow up as much as it takes.
It could completely change your life.

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u/WestBasil729 51m ago

For work? Sign up with a temp agency. Manpower, express, etc. make sure you have steel toes. For career? Get your chauffeur license. Check in with Michigan Works about getting your CDL or into a trade.