Posted by Mark - IN. on July 25, 2011 at 18:46:24 from (71.57.62.109):
In Reply to: Under bid on a job posted by 37chief on July 25, 2011 at 16:57:05:
Live and learn. Been decades since I heard the name of the original general contractor on the Sears tower, but went broke over building the Sears tower because forgot to factor in freight elevator time for getting the trades and supplies to the various jobsites on time when bid the job. Trades workers waiting around for the elevator to take them where they needed to be when they needed to be there, and then getting there and have to wait for equipment or supplies that were waiting for the freight elevator, all the while the meter for the paychecks were running. Life isn't always fair, and if we learn from the times that it isn't, we're better off next time, if there is a next time.
Look at it this way Stan, I'll bet the guy offers your name up when he hears of others needing miscellaneous help. And when you get a call, due to the economy, taxes, and having to pay healthcare expenses for your employees, the prices had to increase out of necessity. Reasonable customers can understand that, or not, and if not, you don't lose your shirt again when they don't hire you. For every negative, there is a positive. Its just how you view it.
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