Yardies at home and farrin (part 9)

[Marie876 0]

Roxcie, I'm not sure yet. I still have more researching to do lol

[sus 70]

Union or not, Sus? Has he encountered any union issues if he isn't?

Non union - In the area where I live, Unions are not as big of a thing in some areas, like contractors - He followed the steps to get his contractor's license, and open his own LLC (Helps to have a friend in the legal business ). He has taken off like crazy, based on word of mouth - Two years ago he was doing everything solo, now he has about 10 guys working for him.

[*JG* 2]

Union or not, Sus? Has he encountered any union issues if he isn't?

Non union - In the area where I live, Unions are not as big of a thing in some areas, like contractors - He followed the steps to get his contractor's license, and open his own LLC (Helps to have a friend in the legal business ). He has taken off like crazy, based on word of mouth - Two years ago he was doing everything solo, now he has about 10 guys working for him.

That is awesome.

Here, he would probably have issues with the unions. That's why I asked.

[SupportOAFJF 0]

Rox, it's not that they have 2 routes but the school kinda influence the kids who are not so great academic wise and place them into trades within the school. They still have to pass english, and a level of math. Girls get the same options there is no special route for girls. And it's actually nursing they pursue..I have a girlfren who is a nurse we went thru the same grades during HS. I have a cousin who didn't and he was encouraged to try a trade he was a hot mess..i love him though.

With the union thing Rox they have to do an application then if they are picked they get work and have to attend classes for 5yrs..still doinf research

[Yaads 0]

Hey Yardies,

Just checking in to let you guy's know that Ray arrived safely yesterday. We had a great night last night and went to Baltimore to hang out today.

Sunny

Glad he arrived safe and you had a great night. Hope the weekend was wonderful...I am sure it was

what in the world?!? part 9??

Im here in JA with the hubby. wanted to see if anyone else heard about interview dates and had to stop in and say hi

Have a wonderful time in JA with your hubby

[Yaads 0]

Good Sunday everyone........just popping by to say "Hey!" I am so busy with school and the kids and work and Steve and I was admitted to the hospital because of my diabetes this week. It has been CRAZY!!!!!

Oh no Sorry to hear that you were in the hospital. I hope that you are feeling better (((HUGS)))

[LIFE'SJOURNEY 970]

It seems that most of you'll SO, have a high school diploma from a high school in JA. What would be the best route for someone who didn't have the opportunity to finish high school in JA.

Should they pursuse their GED once they get here in the US. Do,the hourly wage jobs require high school diplomas. Do we think they will pick applicants who has their GED or diploma over those who may not have finished school.

Again, I am aware the answers will varies among us, because of our demographic areas.

Jomo, would it be correct in saying your So would not have been accepted into the mamangement training program if he didn't have is diploma.

Edited November 3, 2008 by RoxcieJoe

[Yaads 0]

His mom called yesterday to say she got a court appearance ticket in his name. They caught them stealing water again and took it all out. Now, they want him to pay for the water they were stealing. Keep in mind, he's been gone for 2.5 years. They sure are on the ball. His mom said she didn't know who he was and that she was renting the place.

Now, we are wondering if by the time we end up going back, they will have some sort of warrent out for his arrest. Wouldn't that be fun at the airport??????

OMG What a stress JG. I sure hope that it all gets straightened out.

[SupportOAFJF 0]

Yaads..a wah u a go reply to every blasted post...

[sus 70]

Rox, it's not that they have 2 routes but the school kinda influence the kids who are not so great academic wise and place them into trades within the school. They still have to pass english, and a level of math. Girls get the same options there is no special route for girls. And it's actually nursing they pursue..I have a girlfren who is a nurse we went thru the same grades during HS. I have a cousin who didn't and he was encouraged to try a trade he was a hot mess..i love him though.

With the union thing Rox they have to do an application then if they are picked they get work and have to attend classes for 5yrs..still doinf research

So, that is the same system we have here for high school - there are different tracks with being trade oriented v. college bound.

[morantbaygirl 0]

Kimmy, is this statement true that in the JA high school you have two routes to go, one is academic, the other is some type of trade. Such as welding,plumbing, elect, auto repair, computer. I don't really know what the trades may be for the females. I talk to more men in Ja, than women, so I don't get much information on how they are routed thru school. I do know alot of them take up nurses assist.

I've seen many women go into hospitality training after high school. My SIL is currently following that route.

I think Island's SO is in Welding - Not sure of who else.

I think that practicing a trade will depend on who they can link up with and what the laws / union status of the area you live is like. I have a friend that came up and is a carpenter by trade - He signed on with a temp company that does specifically that type of work, made a bunch of contacts, and went out on his own - he now has a very successful business through word of mouth.

Union or not, Sus? Has he encountered any union issues if he isn't?

It's very hard for people to get into the construction trade here in Georgia our Latino brothers have those jobs truly locked up here. My husband ended up in a totally diferent trade. While he was waiting on his greencard i brought different types of applications home so he could practice fillinf them out. That way he learn the address and phone #. His first job was through a Temp agency and they kept him working until his job at the college came through. My husbands education was not even high school he stopped going to help the family. I did several different resumes to match whatever job he was applying for. We gave several Jamaican phone # s as reference but for some reason they didn't call any of them ROTF.

[LIFE'SJOURNEY 970]

Sus some of the high schools are going back to that. Most of the schools here have college bound or just academic. We don't have many schools that offers a trade. There are a few, but the trade is very limit.

[SupportOAFJF 0]

Rox , I would say go the GED route..to the folks that have their diploma from JA make sure u get a copy and bring with you.

Rox, some employers have to have proof of HS graduation (if its listed as a requirement)

[Yaads 0]

And, there is no stirring of the pot on this issues. Anyone that does have an issue with my relationship can go bite the big one cause I am not giving them the time of day. End of that story. I've heard it all before and it doesn't bother me one bit. Time has been my friend.

Seems I missed a big convo. Sorry for drudging it back up. I think it is ridiculous for anyone to have a problem with someone's relationship based on the races that are involved. Have I been given sh!t for being in an interracial relationship - hell yes. Mostly right here on this very board. I have learned that those people are not a reflection of society as a whole and if that persons problem is me and my marriage well then they have more serious issues than they realize.

[*JG* 2]

It seems that most of you'll SO, have a high school diploma from a high school in JA. What would be the best route for someone who didn't have the opportunity to finish high school in JA.

Should they pursuse their GED once they get here in the US. Do,the hourly wage jobs require high school diplomas. Do we think they will pick applicants who has their GED or diploma over those who may not have finished school.

Again, I am aware the answers will varies among us, because of our demographic areas.

Jomo, would it be correct in saying your So would not have been accepted into the mamangement training program if he didn't have is diploma.

Yes and no. He got the job and moved up to shift leader with just his word he graduated from high school. It was when he started training for assistant manager that he was required to produce the diploma. He could've only gone so far without the diploma.

I'd say it is a good idea to persue a GED for anyone at all that didn't graduate from high school.