Work Clothing

This is very simple but many people fail to follow my advice. When you buy a new Carhartt garment write down the style and size and tuck it away. Carhartt clothing lasts a long time and most often the white tag inside will be so worn out from washing that you cannot read the style or size and wish you could when you decide it is time to purchase new.  This happens the most with Carhartt overalls probably because you buy them bigger than your jean size and bigger still to go over your other clothes it sounds like a really big number to some folks!  Easy to do and you will be glad you did.

Working outdoors in a high risk occupation requires  many things especially if your job site is constantly changing. Loading or stocking supplies and parts and checking all the tools and equipment is a start.

As far as the worker themselves, being knowledgeable and personally responsible for your employer goes without saying but many don’t see it the way I do. A worker should eat well and be rested and ready for their job. Many times the safety of another depends on your alertness. Going out on the town should be reserved for when there is time to be fully recovered. I have witnessed allot of problems for people who party between shifts, it is only a matter of time before it gets you into trouble.

So rest up, eat healthy and dress properly so you can earn an honest paycheck. Carhartt lined overalls among other items can keep you comfortable when it’s cold outside.

Not just anyone can fill the “boss’s shoes”. We all seem to find it easy to comment and criticize their decisions at times but when it comes right down to it, not many people are  cut out to be in that position. Many people only want his paycheck and not his frustrations and responsibilities.

Carhartt is best known for it’s Carhartt lined bib overalls and many know they have an entire line of clothing. This company knows allot about how to run an effective company, and for good reason, they have been in business since 1889.

This is a simple black and white picture to look at and without much effort you can begin to hear the music and feel the energy. Square dancing used to be a common thing for country folk years ago.

Hang up your bib overalls and put on a starched shirt and clean boots and head out for some fun and socializing. Dancing and toe tapping for everyone to enjoy.

Any driven female will tell you that half the battle, of being a successful  woman in a mans world , is dependent upon your stubbornness factor. Skill is important, knowledge is important, education plays a role and work experience helps… but without the self discipline, to hang tough and endure uncomfortable or less than appealing situations, all the great things you have going for you are lost.

Rosie the Riveter was a tough gal. Clad in her denim overalls wielding the man tools and doing the job that needed done.  I am sure she took her share of bayer aspirin  after her shift.

The talk is that there is plenty of work here, that the 40 & 50 year old workers will retire during this job. Wow is my response, who would have ever guessed that this quiet community had riches beneath. Many complain of the traffic and the mess but I personally am very thankful for it. Every project has it’s messes and this one is definitely no exception but the local economy is booming. Many workers have relocated  their families and are here to stay.

My living is made selling Carhartt bibs and all the other great work-wear they are famous for. Lucky me… these workers already knew what Carhartt clothing is  and are glad to have a shop nearby.

Lisa Hammel, the owner of a retail clothing shop specializes in Carhartt brand apparel and has for over 15 years.

Carhartt bib overalls insulated and unlined are the top sellers in her retail shop in northern West Virginia. In recent months her community has been flooded with “rough necks”.. which are drillers from all over the country.

While visiting with her customers, she asks “where is home for you?” Many times the answer is Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Alabama. My true appreciation to the new business flow cannot be fully put into words because just two short years ago, my business was near bankruptcy.  This busy working mom of three is very pleased to have stayed the course when the economy pointed towards bailing out.

Tool bag…Check, lunch bucket…check… Thermos …Check insulated bibs and boots…check.. safety harness… ready.. now..last and certainly not least… COURAGE…!!!   Not everyone is made for this work, and certainly not those afraid of heights.

Guts and Gear and off to work you go… I hope the pay rate is good.

You know her as bib girl if you know her at all. She is confident on a good day.. she is a little tired, most days and she smiles almost always! She is the single Mom, who wears all the hats and who would get overwhelmed if she looked at  the whole picture, so she doesn’t.

She sells denim bib overalls and loves to wear them also.  She can fit a customer in a set of bibs in 3 tries or less and knows this talent will never make her rich, but she loves life and loves her kids and knows God is in control. Follow the link and if you like Carhartt brand… talk to “bib girl” she will take good care of you.

Is it good to be the boss? Not always, depending on who the company is and what responsibility goes with the hat! Many leadership positions have to be earned from the ground up…one rung at a time. A well rounded leader has done all of the jobs himself at one time or another and he knows first hand, how it’s done.  His pay scale may be higher but his responsibilities are a great deal higher also. He may or may not get to clock out with the rest of the crew, especially if there is trouble on a job.  Driven leaders never clock out, their minds are on the task pretty much 24/7 and they love the challenge of setting the pace for their crew and getting the best they have to offer. The instill team spirit and area pleasure to work for.  Carhartt bib overalls are part of a winning team of work clothes that most know of and trust to perform to high standards.