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Had to choose between a tower crane gig downtown or a mobile crane job on a highway bridge
The tower job paid more, but the bridge project was closer to home and had a better crew lead. I went with the bridge and the teamwork on the tricky lifts has been solid. What would you have picked, the money or the better work situation?
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gavin_jones101mo ago
Money talks in this trade. A better crew lead is nice, but that tower crane rate adds up fast. Could be the difference between a good year and a great one. That extra cash buys a lot of peace of mind outside of work. Seen too many "good crews" fall apart when the real pressure hits.
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blake_lewis22d ago
Man, I used to chase the higher pay every single time. But after a few bad crews, I totally get picking the better work spot now. Good teamwork on tricky lifts is worth way more than extra cash in the long run.
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