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DBS · 13th November 2007, 06:55 AM

Being a Carpenter, I suffer from VERY similar situation, it makes me sick that the carpenter is the first trade on the worksite, the last to leave and the carpenter over all sees the least amount of money on the job broken down to $/hr, AND has to "baby-sit" MOST of the subcontracted trades.

On the other hand, being in control has a lot of advantages as well. As the Carpenter, you have the ability to see the job to completion prior to the jobs completion. You have to. Just to be able to foresee any future complications, so you don?t end up ruining the schedule you have set forth for the job.

All in all MOST trades are ridiculous w/ their pricing, and have the audacity to complain about what they charge, (in their mindset, they are "cheap" and even have excuses as to why they charge what they do)..... ie " when was the last time you had your car worked on by a mechanic, when was the last time you had your furnace fixed" and its funny how they all default to , "that?s not my job, I?m a plumber, I NEED YOU to install blocking for my pipes, or diverter,? whatever the case may be. Electricians are not excused here either, they fall into same boat.

Always looking to do the least amount of work and get paid the most. It?s an ideal model for the pure business man, but its horrible business ethics!!

-Daryl

13th November 2007, 06:55 AM	#11 (permalink)
DBS Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CT USA Posts: 204	Re: CONSUMERS:- Arborists are a profession, see what others charge! Being a Carpenter, I suffer from VERY similar situation, it makes me sick that the carpenter is the first trade on the worksite, the last to leave and the carpenter over all sees the least amount of money on the job broken down to $/hr, AND has to "baby-sit" *MOST* of the subcontracted trades. On the other hand, being in control has a lot of advantages as well. As the Carpenter, you have the ability to see the job to completion prior to the jobs completion. You have to. Just to be able to foresee any future complications, so you don?t end up ruining the schedule you have set forth for the job. All in all *MOST* trades are ridiculous w/ their pricing, and have the audacity to complain about what they charge, (in their mindset, they are "cheap" and even have excuses as to why they charge what they do)..... ie " when was the last time you had your car worked on by a mechanic, when was the last time you had your furnace fixed" and its funny how they all default to , "that?s not my job, I?m a plumber, I NEED YOU to install blocking for my pipes, or diverter,? whatever the case may be. Electricians are not excused here either, they fall into same boat. Always looking to do the least amount of work and get paid the most. It?s an ideal model for the pure business man, but its horrible business ethics!! -Daryl __________________ Stihl MS 200T Stihl MS 361