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What if he was just a guy trying to make a living by preaching like televangelists, and magic isn't something new, David Blaine can do it too (levitation, cards, etc.). Perhaps Jesus got bored of his carpenter job and wanted something more exciting so he went to India to learn magic stuff. Bacon be with you.
6 answers - Asked By: Vettkinna - Priestess of Bacon - 9/27/2009
Technically I've already joined and am set to start my first job the first of June. . From hersay these are the Pro's and Con's, Pro's: Starts at 18 per hour, overtime for hours worked after 3pm and anytime worked weekends rather 40 worked or not, Pension plus great insurance, and a couple other perks. plus every 600 hours I work I get a mandatory raise until Journeymen is reached which is currently 36.15. Which takes approx 5 yrs. Cons: Lots of potential to be layed off, Plus I've been warned that once you become Journeymen you will not be desired as much because of being at max payscale, I really want to become a highly skilled Carpenter but also have to think about job security also. . all non union carpenter jobs around here pay around 8- 14 per hour if you can even find one thats hiring. . I'm kinda at a battle with myself in my mind. . part of me thinks that I should go for it and hope for the best, and my other half say's I should find something thats more secure and stable. . anyways I'm just looking for some advice from some people familiar with the trade. . Do you think things are looking up for the trades or whatever you may have to input. . Only other things I've considered is maybe Trying to start a Painting business or something.
1 answer - Asked By: cameron - 4/24/2013
I was applying online to a local Six Flags and I saw they were hiring carpenters and I know someone who is a carpenter and needs a job. I was just wondering if it's a good job job and how much they pay. What kind of qualifications do they need? Is it even worth applying for??
1 answer - Asked By: Pink-Jello - 4/15/2011
Okay, so I know there's the captain, but what other jobs are there below him. How do the rankings of jobs go from there.
1 answer - Asked By: lalagirl13 - 4/12/2010
I'm not looking for jobs that need big degrees. I'm looking for something I can become certified or trained to do.
1 answer - Asked By: Travis Mabus - 11/7/2008
I need to find a list of any and all jobs available in the building construction industry. Can anyone help.
1 answer - Asked By: Clarke Eastwood - 11/10/2009
I cant find any apprenticeship or any good schools in ny to learn the skill of being a carpenter. My dream is fo renovate homes. I find it extremely fascinating but it is so hard to find a way to learn. Can someone help me?
1 answer - Asked By: K G - 8/19/2012
Need 5 or 6 small carpentry jobs done around our house. Don't know how to find a trustworthy, experienced carpetner or handyman. What kind of credentials can I ask for when hiring someone for the first time? Do they need licenses, insurance, etc?
8 answers - Asked By: wildmick21 - 2/21/2013
I'm in year 10 and I'm doing my first lot of work experience and I need some jobs ideas. I'm good at design and I'm good at maths. I need four realistic things I can put down.
2 answers - Asked By: Marko - 6/2/2009
You know, you did this job in the air force, and when you are applying for jobs after you are done with the air force, it looks outstanding on your resume?
2 answers - Asked By: Frank - 1/18/2009
I'm wanting to get into a good apprenticeship program, in a good field that I can stick with for a long time. Having very little construction experience, I'm having a tough time choosing between a Commercial Carpenter or a Commercial Electrician, or perhaps there is even something out there I don't know of that's better. Could you tell me which you think is better overall, and why? What are the plusses and minuses of each? Thanks.
7 answers - Asked By: Rockstar from another dimension - 10/2/2007
I know how spirit levels work, but how does it work on a carpenter’s square and how do i use the carpenter’s square to make straight lines when i axe saw a trunking? Cheers!
2 answers - Asked By: Matty H - 10/17/2010
Roughly around the 11-14th centuries, what were some jobs people had? Did women have jobs? What were some unique or unusual jobs? This is for a novel I'm writing. Thank you.
3 answers - Asked By: Closed Account - 5/1/2010
I have a hole that is about a foot long and a few inches wide in my wall, since i know nothing about this i want to hire a carpenter to fix it but i'm worried about the price. Does anyone know how much it'll be?
3 answers - Asked By: Kristina Kunarac - 9/19/2011
Its for my english project, a website would be nice, i need to have the jobs AND the educational requirements to have that job.
1 answer - Asked By: paulygabacon - 5/22/2010
How can a carpenter in Texas compete when the government allows ILLEGAL aliens free reign in the market place? Anyone else been deprived of a career built over 30 yrs. found a way to start over? Any ideas would be apprecieated as a lifetime of investment in what was once an honorable and practical career has "gone South".
3 answers - Asked By: Al Moes Kraesee - 1/17/2008
What are some different types of jobs that involve trigonometry? What things do they use it for? and give an example.
5 answers - Asked By: **~!~**Court**~!~** <3 - 3/22/2007
Im 17 years old, and im thinking about being a carpenter. What is the job outlook? What is the average salary? Is it hard work?
1 answer - Asked By: Tom - 1/26/2013
I wanted to apply for a real estate job, but sinse the age of 16 all i was doing is delivering pizza and waitering? what kind of simple jobs , that a real estate company might considere important i should put on my resume? lol the only reason i got so many answers is because i misspelled resume, and everybody had to put in their 2 cents about my spelling, with some advice, because you cant just tell me im stupid without answering my question, i guess its just human nature to put down other people to feel better about themselves
7 answers - Asked By: Paul G - 9/6/2007
I need to find out more about trigonometry and the jobs? Can anyone tell me what are the jobs that would use trigonometry? Also one more thing, how the trignometry would be used in the jobs.
2 answers - Asked By: Cutie - 3/1/2009
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28.4%
Some College Coursework Completed
24.2%
Bachelor's
16.1%
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12.7%
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9.7%
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Carpenter

Fabricates, constructs, erects, installs and repairs structural woodwork and wood products by following blueprints, drawings, and oral instructions; using carpentry tools and power equipment.
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