Prospective apprentices got our rankings today. When I reached out to the Local, they said companies don't really let them know anything until they actually need someone, so it's tough to say how quickly a list may move.
I'm not THAT far down the lists (14th-16th), but a rep at the local said it may not be until the first part of 2018 that I could get a call. Sound about right?
Jeff24 good to see that you went for it.
And guys, you may actually be in much better shape than I am.
If those are your Charlotte ranks. My rank there was 82! Devastating. I think my background (white collar work) did me no favors.
Pretty sure Charleston or MB, are my only hopes, since so few selected that area. You two probably have a quicker route to work
When I spoke to the local, they seemed receptive to monthly check ins, to see if numbers have changed, but said they definitely don't enjoy being peppered with a ton of calls all of the time.
If you want to know if the list has moved (new 50%ers hired) call the local office. Do not call more than once a month.
Charlotte is super super busy, that list will move.
Either of you guys reached out to the Local, or heard anything?
Really curious to know how these lists are gonna move.
I'm worried a 14 or 16 in Charleston or Myrtle Beach is going to mean nothing, as they will never hire that many.
(Recently got a 33 in Jacksonville, which covers Tallahassee (sp?), St. Augustine and more, and the rep there said they will not even get close to hiring that many over two years)
when i called him he said i was on the list in line like this:
3rd for Charleston
2nd for greenvill
2nd for Colombia
4th for myrtle beach.
but i think they will hire everyone on the list. the list in Savannah for example had to do another job drive within a year because they hired everyone from the list.
I certainly hope that's the case. I'd feel pretty good if I could get in touch with the Local and get a comment like that.
It'd be nice to get a sense (any sense at all!) of how the respective lists may move. I reached out to the union one time since my initial call, and only got through to a voicemail. Until I know some folks have come off the lists, I'm going to be paranoid that we'll never get down far enough for me to land a spot!