top quality tilers for New York hotel

[Dan]

Sounds a bit iffy visa-wise to me.

This is a Canadian tile forum but they have many American tile 'setters' on there. Might be worth asking those maybe? http://www.johnbridge.com/vbulletin/index.php

 

[aytiling]

On 'homewyze' calculator for labour rates in USA it averages $100-150 per sq metre for fixing ceramic tiles in a bathroom.

This link gives an indication of labour cost $5-10 square foot. 10.6 square foot = 1 sq. mtr. So between £35-£70 a square metre. Also baring in mind that would be for a one off private job. add on subbing and the money you would make would be considerably less
interestingly is the cost for an electrician compared to a carpenter. Sparky gets $75 an hour and a chippy only $25

 

[Concrete guy]

This link gives an indication of labour cost $5-10 square foot. 10.6 square foot = 1 sq. mtr. So between £35-£70 a square metre. Also baring in mind that would be for a one off private job. add on subbing and the money you would make would be considerably less
interestingly is the cost for an electrician compared to a carpenter. Sparky gets $75 an hour and a chippy only $25

So even based on that, £22m2 is still mugging people off.

Combined with a possible visa situation.

Wouldn't touch it with a barge pole.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

I'd do it for the 'experience'!
Even at the rate quoted it would be interesting and a change. Some times money is not the most important issue, I've worked in Norway, France and Scotland for rates not too different from home, but swimming in a Fjord, lunch overlooking the Meditteranean and fly fishing in a Loch are all extras that come with the job.
At times this can be a solitary job and also working in a gang/squad can have its highlights.

 

[Alan.P]

As TJ says /\ /\ up there.

 

[gamma38]

I'd do it for the 'experience'!
Even at the rate quoted it would be interesting and a change. Some times money is not the most important issue, I've worked in Norway, France and Scotland for rates not too different from home, but swimming in a Fjord, lunch overlooking the Meditteranean and fly fishing in a Loch are all extras that come with the job.
At times this can be a solitary job and also working in a gang/squad can have its highlights.

Well said

 

[Concrete guy]

I'd do it for the 'experience'!
Even at the rate quoted it would be interesting and a change. Some times money is not the most important issue, I've worked in Norway, France and Scotland for rates not too different from home, but swimming in a Fjord, lunch overlooking the Meditteranean and fly fishing in a Loch are all extras that come with the job.
At times this can be a solitary job and also working in a gang/squad can have its highlights.

All countries that are part of the EU (or EU trading partners in Norway's case) and don't come with work/visa restriction implications that the USA does.

I have been and worked in the States and there are plenty of hoops to be jumped through that are just not being addressed here.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

All countries that are part of the EU (or EU trading partners in Norway's case) and don't come with work/visa restriction implications that the USA does.

I have been and worked in the States and there are plenty of hoops to be jumped through that are just not being addressed here.

I totally agree - my point is - if the visa situation is addressed, and the job opportunity was confirmed, I'd not make the rate of pay in this case a reason for not applying.
There must be many single Tilers and Old age pensioners on this forum that would be interested in this 'experience' - 8 weeks of graft and all the Big Macs you can eat.

 

[nybor62]

i agree with john. you will still make decent money, and im sure you would get time too enjoy new york, imo

 

[widler]

I disagree with john nybor, couldn't think of anything worse than working away 'just for experience'
And not for the money, that's what, IMO is what working away from home is all about .
If I'm working away ,wether single or not, I'd want paying more than I can get next door to me.
May as well work here for more money, save up and sod off to New York for 4 weeks and enjoy mesen [emoji106]

 

[Tile Marble Granite]

I used to subcontract ceramics for 5.5 to 7 dollars a square ft, cash talking. Marble, granite, travertine etc. 10 dollars a square ft, once again cash talking. So in US you get a hell of alot more money but you gotta be highly skiled in the tiling trade and to have the right tools to get the job done. All custom jobs, done the old fashion, mud-set wall and floor, just like back in the days. Lived in US for 15 years.

 

[aytiling]

I worked in St. Kitts doing a house up. I was paid for the job, as I can remember not much more than £1000, accommodation, travel and food included. I lived in the house I was doing up.
I spent all day at the beach bar supping beer watching the pretty girls and pelicans diving for fish. (the pelicans not the girls)
In the evening I did a couple hours work because there was nothing else to do on the island.
Job should have taken me 3/4 days.



I WAS THERE 2 WEEKS ALL EXPENSES PAID:hurray:

 

[aytiling]

So even based on that, £22m2 is still mugging people off.

Combined with a possible visa situation.

Wouldn't touch it with a barge pole.

But if everything is there ready, 60x60's with a bit of mosaic in the shower floor, get into the rhythm you could be doing 20sq. a day plus, more if you put in the hours. Day after day for 2 months, so £500 a day, that's some decent dosh.
I worked on T5 Heathrow with guys that were on £12-£15 psm and they were pulling in £3K a week, not easy, but that's what you're there for

 

[Tile Marble Granite]

There's a difference between commercial and residential jobs, cannot deliver a top notch job on 20UKPounds per 2M, out of the question. While I was a kid used to subcontract commercial jobs for 2 to 3.5 bucks per square ft. cash talking, tell you what, you barely keep a monkey alive on that kind of money let alone making a profit. I would never in a million years touch that again, been there done that. You guys here in UK talk cheques and bank transfers where you have to pay 20% to the tax man...

 

[gamma38]

This seems to have died, not heard anything from the op for a while now.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

No it's still in the offering !
I'd suggest those interested contact Paul again and express your availability.
From what I understand he has just returned from the USA after looking into the job/ accommodation etc. and will have more information for those wishing to earn £1300+ per week.

 

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

Did anyone go ?

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Did anyone go ?

Hope not as job doesn't start till May and June!
Dont know the expected start date but possibly 4 weeks time may be leaving it late to arrange visas etc!

 

[gamma38]

Hope not as job doesn't start till May and June!
Dont know the expected start date but possibly 4 weeks time may be leaving it late to arrange visas etc!

My thoughts exactly

 

[aytiling]

Just got an email from him today outlining job, anyone else had anything?

 

[gamma38]

I haven't heard anything.

 

[Just Rizzle]

hows he getting round
a) visa regulations and b)American union and health and safety

 

[aytiling]

hows he getting round
a) visa regulations and b)American union and health and safety

Don't really know, I have asked that in my reply back to him but it doesn't affect me as I am a U.S. citizen.

Bullet points. As mentioned by him before food and travel paid for. Accommodation is 2 bed appts. with 4 sharing in New Jersey. All tools provided. You will have a return ticket that can be changed at anytime if you don't fancy the job. Paid every 2 weeks. You will be expected to do 60 mtrs a week, 60x60 porcolin walls and floors with continuos lines with mosaic in shower floor to a high standard, no windows to cut around. 5 day week with weekends off ( I have asked for clarification on that because I want to work 7 days). Start 16th May.

I have done a bit of digging and his company does do a lot of work in the States so he must know the angles. I am guessing that because you are going on an ESTA and caring no tools you will be the one taking the risk. Of course if you have any sort of criminal conviction you won't get an ESTA

 

[nybor62]

a lad i know . went to florida last year ,and he's been in prison

 

[aytiling]

a lad i know . went to florida last year ,and he's been in prison

Then he lied on his ESTA application, lucky boy

 

[Concrete guy]

Then he lied on his ESTA application, lucky boy

It depends what we went inside for.

Firearms or drug offences are a big no no when is comes to US visas, other offences are treated individually.

 

[aytiling]

It depends what we went inside for.

Firearms or drug offences are a big no no when is comes to US visas, other offences are treated individually.

No one looks at the application, it's all done electronically, so all applications are treated the same.
if you have been convicted of a crime of moral impertuity ( basically anything other than a speeding offence you must answer yes to the question). You will not be granted an ESTA.
Now you can of course apply for a visa instead and you will then get a personal interview, but the time and cost would probably be prohibitive

 

[nybor62]

Then he lied on his ESTA application, lucky boy

yes thats what i thought

 

[Stef]

My mate got in last year & he has done 2 prison sentences, 1 for drugs & 1 for theft.
He's a stand up comedian & he was in New York gigging..

 

[Time's Ran Out]

My mate got in last year & he has done 2 prison sentences, 1 for drugs & 1 for theft.
He's a stand up comedian & he was in New York gigging..

Yes - but can he tile?

 

[nybor62]

i ve worked with some clown before , but never a comedian