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Re: Information Discussion for Gate Guards
waywardwinds wrote: we did it now working a gate started tue afternoon. just in time for our first thunderstorm. what fun hahaha. then the water tank hose came off and pumped it dry. didn't know it till the next day because of all the mud from the storm. should have more water today. we had some in the fresh water tank but thats gone now too. we filled up 13 pages in thr first 24 hours. seems they have a new rig just setting up and a pipe line crew and a facilities crew here adding more tanks and pipe line. You may want to check and see if you are supposed to be writing everyone down or if you are just assigned to write down the traffic for the rig. It sure would help out. We are assigned with a rig and are just responsible for the rig traffic, all other traffic we just wave in and out.544Views0likes0CommentsRe: Information Discussion for Gate Guards
We feel the same way about searching our RV.. We have nothing illegal,but I do not want a stranger going through my personal things. We were told by the company saftey man a few months ago that they might be conducting searches at the rig. We told him how we felt about the searches and he told us their company rarely searches the gate guard's RV unless there is a cause to do so.544Views0likes0CommentsRe: Information Discussion for Gate Guards
mdbass wrote: klg3153 wrote: It is a dirty ,hot job but it did pay well, We are not going to do it again in Texas Exceed the field superintendents expectations and keep the land owner happy and you'll get better gates and stay working. You'll also make more which makes the dust, mud and dry skin tolerable. We got an unexpected bonus yesterday!! A great perk...Like MD said, It sure helps to keep everybody happy!!412Views0likes0CommentsRe: Information Discussion for Gate Guards
I said there are 3 companies that I would not work for. I did not name the companies and did not say anything bad about them. They may be a perfect match for others. Like a car salesman friend told me once, "There's a butt for every seat." We have been with GGS for over 2 yrs fulltime and are very satisfied here and well taken care of. Everyone needs to be where they are most comfortable and happy with their job. Some folks can not be happy no matter where they are at. Cheers Everyone!!404Views0likes0CommentsRe: Information Discussion for Gate Guards
Leathercrafter wrote: Blondie Girl wrote: Do not be afraid to go to work for GGS. They are a very large company and have excellent equipment and good service people. There are many other gate guard companies around and some also would be good to work for.... You just have to decide for yourself which company best fits your needs. GGS is not a company I would choose to work for based on our personal experiences. I would strongly suggest and encourage those who are considering the work of a gate guard to do extensive research with respect to the different companies. The gate guard company's support, or lack thereof, is a major factor in one's ability to perform their duties as a gate guard. Why badmouth GGS just because you yourself had a bad experience?232Views0likes0CommentsRe: Information Discussion for Gate Guards
So, that being said, after the lawsuit, the tax implications would be against GGS. The gate guards would actually profit if the Minmum Wage ruling is upheld. Do not be afraid to go to work for GGS. They are a very large company and have excellent equipment and good service people. There are many other gate guard companies around and some also would be good to work for. There are at least 3 companies that I would not work for, but I will not name them or say bad things against them because everyone's situation is different. You just have to decide for yourself which company best fits your needs.232Views0likes0CommentsRe: Information Discussion for Gate Guards
Even if they term us as employees, we still would be able to use the same tax deductions, so there shouldn't be a difference. When we file with the 1099 we are responsible for the self-employment taxes, so some of that should be refunded if we have to go back and re-file our previous years. I was a Corporate Tax Accountant in my career, but I don't know much about personal taxes, just what I research for my own tax return. Hopefully, everything will come out OK. If not, we'll just have to deal with it. There will thousands of people's tax returns affected with all the people that have worked for GGS through the years. That lawsuit may never be resolved in our lifetime....232Views0likes0Comments
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