chris_girard
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- Gilmanton, N.H.
Thanks for the info guys. I did call the Weare office today and got another guys name too.
ASPLUNDH Stole My Job!
- Thread starter chris_girard
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In Maine not NH
chris_girard
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- Location
- Gilmanton, N.H.
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some asplundh regions are doing private tree work now it's on there web site and has the managers number listed they will hurt the market once homeowners find out as the advertise more.
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Not these guys. Homeowner paid them $200 cash under the table, on company time with company equipment.
some asplundh regions are doing private tree work now it's on there web site and has the managers number listed they will hurt the market once homeowners find out as the advertise more.
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Not these guys. Homeowner paid them $200 cash under the table, on company time with company equipment.
chris_girard
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- Gilmanton, N.H.
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This info came from the homeowner?
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Yes it did. I wouldn't say it if I was just speculating.
This info came from the homeowner?
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Yes it did. I wouldn't say it if I was just speculating.
chris_girard
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- Location
- Gilmanton, N.H.
I have no hard feelings against the homeowner. I know people are trying to save money.
jim454
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- Location
- The land of Utopia
John's got a point.
But it's still worth a shot.
But it's still worth a shot.
Fairfield
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- Location
- Bucks County pa USA
I worked for them at one time and i worked in the main office area warrington pa, my crew did it all the time i didnt think it was right then and i dont now. trust me it happens all the time if you call the right people they will end the ones who do it.
- Location
- Lexington, KY- USA
A few years back I remember the area manager for Asplundh telling us about one of his crews doing a huge Pin Oak removal on company time with company equipment. They got caught obviously but they probably got away with it many times before. It is stealing from Asplundh (or whatever company it maybe, I am sure Asplundh is not the only company this has ever happened to) and it is also hurting the other companies who are out there doing it right and trying to compete fairly.
chris_girard
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- Gilmanton, N.H.
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Hey Chris your in Region 28 for Asplundh and the V.P.'s name is Gary Shelto. THe number is public it's right in Weare NH. He does not tolerate the guys doing side work. Give him a call it would be worth it. Not all the trucks have GPS on them. The older one don't.
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Gary called me back this morning and they are doing a full investigation regarding the situation. They most definitely don't allow it on company or weekend time.
No private work at all. They are only contracted by the utility companies in this region.
Hey Chris your in Region 28 for Asplundh and the V.P.'s name is Gary Shelto. THe number is public it's right in Weare NH. He does not tolerate the guys doing side work. Give him a call it would be worth it. Not all the trucks have GPS on them. The older one don't.
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Gary called me back this morning and they are doing a full investigation regarding the situation. They most definitely don't allow it on company or weekend time.
No private work at all. They are only contracted by the utility companies in this region.
- Location
- western new york
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I'm sure that the ASPLUNDH crew is not going to use company equipment to do the job. The trucks are all equipped with GPS units now and there is 100 percent accountability of equipment 100 percent of the time. If the bucket trucks leave outside scheduled hours the home office will know. And why do you generalize? "ASPLUNDH" did not steal your job, someone on that crew stole your job. Yes, they are not suppose to solicit work on company time, but how long does it take for you to look a the tree and place a bid? Oppurtunity knocks, and they took advantage of it. It's a tough world out there, so one better have thick skin....
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ARE YOU KIDDING? The only way these idiots could do the job was with a bucket truck. And is WAS ASPLUNDH equipment that was in the yard doing the work.
I don't give a crap about vehicle GPS. These clowns were working in their localized area, so their home office hasn't a clue what went on.
You asked me how long it takes to bid a job? When its a technical removal involving life and property you can bet your a$$ that I'll spend more than an hour or two thinking about and planning the rigging plan.
I know its a tough world out there, but I don't go around trying to get work away from others. Don't tell me about thick skin, I have it.
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I'm not kidding I'm just letting you know the facts. Furthermore, instead of complaining to everyone here--wasting time in my opinion--do something about it. What is it going to do complaining to all of us? I guess we'll just jump on the bandwagon and go on Asplundh buzzy control and take pictures like Boston Bull suggests. It's a tough world out there.
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I'm sure that the ASPLUNDH crew is not going to use company equipment to do the job. The trucks are all equipped with GPS units now and there is 100 percent accountability of equipment 100 percent of the time. If the bucket trucks leave outside scheduled hours the home office will know. And why do you generalize? "ASPLUNDH" did not steal your job, someone on that crew stole your job. Yes, they are not suppose to solicit work on company time, but how long does it take for you to look a the tree and place a bid? Oppurtunity knocks, and they took advantage of it. It's a tough world out there, so one better have thick skin....
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ARE YOU KIDDING? The only way these idiots could do the job was with a bucket truck. And is WAS ASPLUNDH equipment that was in the yard doing the work.
I don't give a crap about vehicle GPS. These clowns were working in their localized area, so their home office hasn't a clue what went on.
You asked me how long it takes to bid a job? When its a technical removal involving life and property you can bet your a$$ that I'll spend more than an hour or two thinking about and planning the rigging plan.
I know its a tough world out there, but I don't go around trying to get work away from others. Don't tell me about thick skin, I have it.
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I'm not kidding I'm just letting you know the facts. Furthermore, instead of complaining to everyone here--wasting time in my opinion--do something about it. What is it going to do complaining to all of us? I guess we'll just jump on the bandwagon and go on Asplundh buzzy control and take pictures like Boston Bull suggests. It's a tough world out there.
- Location
- North of Boston
I made the suggestion, because if Mr Girard wants to prove his case to the powers that be in his region, he is going to need a little more than just "he said she said". Pictures of the job being completed, with stolen equipment, will make certain that these stealing employees dont take jobs in his area any longer.
I wont down a man for bettering himslef, but dont steal equipment, undercut a real treeman who is insured, and then give the customer a screaming deal and a false sense that you are insured and doing things right! This is one of the biggest things that are wrong in our industry......the uninsured taking work from real companies.
I wont down a man for bettering himslef, but dont steal equipment, undercut a real treeman who is insured, and then give the customer a screaming deal and a false sense that you are insured and doing things right! This is one of the biggest things that are wrong in our industry......the uninsured taking work from real companies.
- Location
- West Coast, Wa
Just take a peek @ craigslist and one will see the unliscensed and uninsured monkeys cuthroatin the legit tree folks. We all must educate folks/ I will educate about folks using euipment and no insurance out my way
jim454
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- The land of Utopia
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I'm not kidding I'm just letting you know the facts. Furthermore, instead of complaining to everyone here--wasting time in my opinion--do something about it. What is it going to do complaining to all of us? I guess we'll just jump on the bandwagon and go on Asplundh buzzy control and take pictures like Boston Bull suggests. It's a tough world out there.
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Looks to me like something IS being done about it. You been reading Chris's post's?
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I'm not kidding I'm just letting you know the facts. Furthermore, instead of complaining to everyone here--wasting time in my opinion--do something about it. What is it going to do complaining to all of us? I guess we'll just jump on the bandwagon and go on Asplundh buzzy control and take pictures like Boston Bull suggests. It's a tough world out there.
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Looks to me like something IS being done about it. You been reading Chris's post's?
- Location
- NJ
The other side of the coin, is that if their crews get caught by the utility doing side work, the utility can oust them all and re-contract with another provider.
chris_girard
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- Location
- Gilmanton, N.H.
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OOO you poor baby. Hard eco brings out the tears, wwwhhaaaa! This happens to everyone, not just by Asplun but buy reg Joes working for companies. Just move on to the next job and use signed contracts. Make homies think they are locked in even though they aint.
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Boy, they don't call you the Buzz Loudmouth for nothing do they?
Like I said before, I wanted to know if this has happened to others here and what they did about it. I know that this happens all the time and as a company owner, that is why I'm pissed about it.
I am in contact with Asplundh and steps are being taken care of to see that this doesn't continue to happen in our area. I know that they probably will, but I still felt that I had to say something to the powers that be.
My post here on the Buzz had nothing to do with crying over a lost job. It has to do with seeking advice from other collegues who have had this happened to them.
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Boy, they don't call you the Buzz Loudmouth for nothing do they?
Like I said before, I wanted to know if this has happened to others here and what they did about it. I know that this happens all the time and as a company owner, that is why I'm pissed about it.
I am in contact with Asplundh and steps are being taken care of to see that this doesn't continue to happen in our area. I know that they probably will, but I still felt that I had to say something to the powers that be.
My post here on the Buzz had nothing to do with crying over a lost job. It has to do with seeking advice from other collegues who have had this happened to them.
