New guy today

[Mark Saiger]

Been long time since trained in someone new.

Lots to teach them... Oh my...

Great reminder today about what it takes or will take to train a new guy and give them the opportunity to succeed and really continue to uphold our family and business values.

Training a new guy today.

Haven't replaced our youngest daughter's boyfriend who left for a union job over a year and half ago.

So here is video clip of his first time cleaning or even seeing carpet cleaning!

 

[cu]

And soon it will be.

 

[Mark Saiger]

And soon it will be. View attachment 8866

Lol...

 

[Nate The Great]

I thought he left to be a roofer. But didn't realize it was a seasonal job?

 

[Mark Saiger]

I thought he left to be a roofer. But didn't realize it was a seasonal job?

Left to do landscaping and then moved into great paying union job, but got layed off again this week and still making great money on unemployment, and out hunting... Go figure....

 

[Mikey P]

You might want to refrain from using your puppy talk voice on the young fella, it could effect his manhood.

 

[Nate The Great]

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Left to do landscaping and then moved into great paying union job, but got layer off again this week and still making great money on unemployment, and out hunting... Go figure....

I stand corrected.. Must have been someone else..

 

[Mark Saiger]

You might want to refrain from using your puppy talk voice on the young fella, it could effect his manhood.

Lol...

 

[Mark Saiger]

Day 2 and he showed up again....LOL

Some more pics of the boy....

He had the cord for the CRB wrapped up in it within first 5 minutes...LOL...but it was all good....

Even had him cleaning Upholstery with me.....today....we have tile and grout first thing....

Kids getting experience in all disciplines right away in first couple days....

Aron will help train today...

A lot to teach and learn as I think about this....my oh my......

 

[ruff]

I wish we had more of these kind of sofas. They're perfect to teach on.
With your training Mark, I am sure he'll be a great cleaner.

 

[PrimaDonna]

Better get him used to pushing a traditional wand too. You never know when the zippers will be down and he needs to know how to work (and how hard it is to push) a real wand!

 

[Steve Lawrence]

The kid looks great, Mark. Congrats to all.

How did you find him?

 

[Mark Saiger]

The kid looks great, Mark. Congrats to all.

How did you find him?

Our daughter who works at a pizza joint and used to be one of our lead technicians. She has been working with him for three years. The kid was looking for more work and Jena really liked him so we gave him a try. Kid is doing great already. It's only the second day but he keeps working and hustles. And he likes to work :-)

I cannot tell you how great it is to have a third person again and I am just getting a ton of things done that I never seem to get to otherwise. I should probably listen to my wife more often... Lol

She's been telling me we need more help and we are just so particular.... but we are also very hopeful this will continue to work out.

 

[PrimaDonna]

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I am just getting a ton of things done that I never seem to get to otherwise

I guess these means even more vidoes, photos and MB posts.....

Maybe if you cut all that stuff out you wouldn't have needed to hire another person....

 

[Willy P]

Give it time, they're all rock stars when they start. Not trying to be negative, but it seems to me that soon after the honeymoon, they head to the shitter.

 

[Nate The Great]

Give it time, they're all rock stars when they start. Not trying to be negative, but it seems to me that soon after the honeymoon, they head to the shitter.

Some aren't cut out for the fame and glory of being a Carpet Janitor.....

 

[Jim Morrison]

Hey that's cool Mark, what young guy would ever imagine being in a video shoot his first day on the job!
Looks like a nice young man, hope you two build a great relationship.

 

[Mark Saiger]

Kid is doing good....still loving it....

We want him to enjoy it, take the time to figure out if it is for him, and if not, at least we all gave it a try....

No harm done, but just got to try...

 

[Mark Saiger]

Give it time, they're all rock stars when they start. Not trying to be negative, but it seems to me that soon after the honeymoon, they head to the shitter.

There is truth to that statement.....just part of the human factor and people need some changes....

Hopefully we can find a way to also make him feel important on the job, keep him interested, but we also realize he is young and might move on....

But being the educator I am, we hope we can give him some more tools to be successful and reflect back ..... that we helped him....

And when he is a millionaire....remember who made you famous on YouTube....LOL...

 

[Willy P]

I'm not trying to be a Debbie Downer Mark, I'm just looking at things realistically, in a lot of cases.I'm head hunting right now, just going through some resumes. One thing I really like is communication skills- some of theses resumes should have been written in crayon. No, it's not a glorious job,but the instant gratification I get from what I do and the positive comments from my customers make it worth the sweat, sore back, insane hours and all the other things we put up with. And damn, I made $2100 in 14 hours on one job yesterday and today - it's a great cash cow.

 

[PrimaDonna]

I'm head hunting right now, just going through some resumes. One thing I really like is communication skills- some of theses resumes should have been written in crayon. No, it's not a glorious job

And most "educated" people don't aspire to be a carpet cleaner. That is what we found when we "head hunted" in traditional ways. Mark has it right by hiring people who you know or already have a job and have the personality and people skill set. There are some fine young folks out there that aren't cut out for a 'white collar job' and will be very happy doing hands on work that many would look down upon. But usually you have to find/seek them out. They rarely come knocking on your door or through a job posting.

We hire for the right personality and verbal and written communication skills. The rest we can teach.

 

[bob vawter]

I tried going to Piggy Wiggly and stalking the basket return boys....
Did you know you can get locked up
For that....?

 

[Willy P]

And most "educated" people don't aspire to be a carpet cleaner. That is what we found when we "head hunted" in traditional ways. Mark has it right by hiring people who you know or already have a job and have the personality and people skill set. There are some fine young folks out there that aren't cut out for a 'white collar job' and will be very happy doing hands on work that many would look down upon. But usually you have to find/seek them out. They rarely come knocking on your door or through a job posting.

We hire for the right personality and verbal and written communication skills. The rest we can teach.

I'm not a "carpet cleaner" - I'm a business man that chooses to make my money by cleaning carpets. One of the best pieces of wisdom ever handed to me. (Jim Darling RIP)

 

[Mark Saiger]

We are in the Customer service business....and really like cleaning carpets

 

[Desk Jockey]

I'm strictly here to entertain.

 

[Able 1]

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[Willy P]

I'm strictly here to entertain.

Damn good thing you have a day job.......SLEEPING

 

[Desk Jockey]

LOL fooker!

 

[ruff]

What's the difference between LOL Fooker and run of the mill Fooker?

 

[Mark Saiger]

Snow day!