Employee Newsletter October 1st.

Heads up — next week we’re dropping the Intrade Gear Wall. Only the best kit in the game makes the cut — rated by us, for you. No dodgy tools, no wasted coin. Just the stuff worth your hard-earned. Keep an eye out — it’s landing next week.

And don’t forget — Roll Call’s on at 10:30am. The dunny roll’s hiding somewhere below. First screenshot back scores the Ultimate 36 Piece Socket Set from our friends at KINCROME and holds the Flushlord crown 🚽👑. Keep on top of our Facebook page for winner announcements.

👉 Attendance counts. Don’t sleep on it.

Last Weeks Poll Results 📊

The verdict’s in — most of you are keen to swap five 8-hour shifts for four 10s if it means Fridays off ✅.

But not everyone’s on board. A solid chunk reckon 8 hours is enough and aren’t keen to stretch the days ❌.

Bottom line? The crew’s split — some are chasing longer weekends, others say stick to the standard grind.

Climbing the Ladder 🔝

Every tradie hits that point: shovel’s in your hand, calluses thick, but you’re eyeing the bloke with the whiteboard marker running the site meeting.

Want to get there? It’s not just about brute force. The quickest way up the ranks:

• Be the fixer. Anyone can point at problems. Leaders solve them before the boss even knows they exist.

• Run the job, not just your task. Keep your eyes up — see what’s slowing the site, and jump in to clear bottlenecks.

• Control the vibe. The bloke who keeps morale steady, calms the hotheads, and makes the day roll smoother? He’s more valuable than the one swinging the heaviest hammer.

👊 Leadership isn’t just time served — it’s proving you can carry the weight and keep your crew moving. Promotions go to the problem-solvers, not the loudmouths.

Money Moves 💸

This week: Getting a pay rise without looking like a whinger.

Most tradies wait until review time — or worse, never ask at all. But the best moments to push are when you’ve got ammo:

• Saved the company coin? Maybe you figured out a faster method or fixed an issue before it became a disaster. That’s cash in their pocket — time to get some back in yours.

• Taking on more than your pay grade? If you’re doing supervisor-level tasks while getting apprentice-level coin, the balance is off.

• Know the market. Jump online, check job boards, and ask around. If the going rate’s higher, walk in with the numbers.

👉 Key: Don’t just say “I want more.” Walk in with proof. Show your boss why keeping you happy is cheaper than losing you.

And if they stonewall? You’ve just learned your ceiling — start looking at the next gig, or better yet, start plotting your own.

Boss vs. Business ⚖️🧻

Last week we talked wages vs going solo. But here’s a third lane that doesn’t get much airtime: partnerships.

Some of the biggest small businesses started with two blokes teaming up. One good on the books, the other a gun on the tools.

• Pros: Shared risk, bigger jobs, higher tenders, and you’ve got someone to lean on when things get rough.

• Cons: You’re splitting profits, and if your partner slacks off, you’re carrying dead weight.

Best bet? Trial it first — pick up a couple of weekend jobs together. See if the hustle matches before you throw in full-time.

Partnerships aren’t for everyone, but they can be the stepping stone between “safe on wages” and “flying solo.”

Mental & Physical Health 🧠💪

This week’s focus: sleep debt.

A lot of tradies run on fumes — 5 or 6 hours a night, then smashing coffees all day. Problem is, sleep debt is like a credit card bill. It compounds.

• Less sleep = more injuries, slower reaction times, shorter fuse.

• You can’t “catch up” fully with one sleep-in. It’s about consistency.

• 7–8 hours most nights will make your body and brain run sharper than any pre-workout.

If you can’t hit that, nap 20 minutes where you can. And ditch caffeine after 2pm — it screws with your deep sleep cycle.

Sleep isn’t soft. It’s part of the grind.

Wrap Up 🔥

Another week down, another Roll Call done. The poll showed plenty of you are hungry for Fridays off — but just as many reckon 8 hours is already plenty. Different crews, different priorities — that’s the game.

What doesn’t change? The grind pays off if you’re stacking skills, chasing coin smartly, and keeping yourself in one piece. Whether you’re aiming for a pay rise, eyeing that next ladder rung, or plotting your own gig, the moves you make now set up the choices you’ll have later.

👉 Remember: the Flushlord crown might only last a week, but the reputation you’re building on site sticks for life.

— The Intrade Crew

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