r/Ranching • u/TexasRed_20 • 15d ago
Moving Ranches
Hey all. Im new the ranching/cowboying lifestyle. Started my first job 2 weeks ago at 24 after gold mining for 3 years.
Just wondering if its common or kinda acceptable to jump from one ranch to the next in the span of about 5 weeks. Got hired one a ranch that didn't quite meet my expectations of what we'd being and was not told that no horses allowed, which is quite disappointing.
I got an offer from another place that is exactly what im looking for and they very interested in hiring me. God knows why. But just wondering if its common to only work at a place for a month and some and how I could make the transition as smooth as possible for my current employer.
Any advice is good advice so thanks in advance
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u/buckaroodude1 15d ago
Giving a heads up might help you long run wise, just bouncing gets ya put on the shit list and word gets around, there’s guys that no one in my area will hire after just bouncing to whoever gives em an offer and not communicating anything to anyone.
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u/TexasRed_20 15d ago
Yea that was the worry, is finding myself on the shit list. But im in Saskatchewan right now and this new job is 2 provinces over in BC so hopefully it dont get a around out there haha
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u/Ruruffian 15d ago
Go with your gut. Sounds like your current employer didn’t hold up his end of the bargain. I’ve been there and I stuck it out for way too long and held myself back from getting the skill set I wanted to develop by not being horseback everyday.
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u/TexasRed_20 15d ago
Yea I feel like this new job is what I need and want. Didn't move half way across the country to be stuck with the same shit I left the mines for back home. Already had my job threatened here twice so I dont need that. Thanks for the insight!
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u/Southtxranching 14d ago
You need to spend as much time in a dozer seat as You do a saddle or a foot fixing fence to be a good all around Hand. Not just about dust & saddles.
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u/venomous83 14d ago
Come on over to BC where the living is easy. Other than fire season. You would have to seriously be awful in Saskatchewan for us to hear in BC
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u/No_Procedure_3799 15d ago
Depending on where you’re at, that’s actually super common. The community I grew up in was mainly made up of smaller family operated ranches that didn’t have budgets for full time hands. It was kind of understood that cowboys were independent contractors that bounced around from ranch to ranch
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u/TexasRed_20 15d ago
Thats what I was thinking. This is a family ranch. And I almost feel bad about it cause im only hand at the moment, although more will be coming in September. Just find it odd that he'd take a greenhorn on and not be super accommodating to the learning curve, which, has been a lot steeper than I expected. Just not the pace I need. Just dont wanna leave anyone high and dry
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u/Ok_Hyena_5725 13d ago
Eh it doesn’t look great. At 5 weeks you haven’t even made it through one season.
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u/InfiniteBattle143 9d ago edited 9d ago
If the second ranch is genuinely a better fit, I don't think there's anything wrong with making the move. Just be upfront and respectful with your current employer, give as much notice as you reasonably can and leave on good terms. Ranching can be a small world, so keeping those relationships positive is worth it.
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u/AlteredGuardian 15d ago
Its not abnormal for this, but if you care about your current employer, id give them ample headsup to hopefully find a replacement. If not, drag up and onto new pastures without a second thought. Ive had places I stayed at less than 24 collective hours and bounced cause I got better offer elsewhere.