My stupid bitching,

[steamron]

I've been in this work for a long time, I do a lot of it by myself because I can.
In todays job market and the bullshit Biden talked about his job creation is a freaking joke. I'm in northwest PA any where you go practically a help wanted sign everywhere.
My brother owns a few McD's in Ohio and he has to work the grill or counter from time to time.

I don't advertise much because I don't need to, a web site is all I need, word of mouth is best. We have competition here and a few advertise 2 rooms for $69.00
I see some around here and where your at that won't leave the drive way if it is not over the minimum of $140.00 for 600 sq ft.

That is not why I'm writing this.
If I have to answer another call from, Angi or House Call, Home Advisor, etc.
I might just loss it, when I say NO and get a follow up email is the worst.

Soon I might just start advertising cleaning up for carpets with nuclear fallout.

Have a pleasant day.

 

[Mikey P]

It's best to tell Yelps and Angie and all the rest that you just cant handle any more work.


They tend to leave you (me) alone after that.

If you humor them for even a second and listen to the pitch, they keep trying.

 

[hogjowl]

I’m in Alabama and my minimum is higher than yours.
Are you afraid to charge what you’re worth?

 

[steamron]

I’m in Alabama and my minimum is higher than yours.
Are you afraid to charge what you’re worth?

What's your minimum for sq. ft. ?

 

[Cleanworks]

Here in the Vancouver area, 600 sqft would be $210. Minimum charge is $150, no matter how small and I am cheap compared to some.

 

[FB19087]

I'm in northwest PA any where you go practically a help wanted sign everywhere.
My brother owns a few McD's in Ohio and he has to work the grill or counter from time to time.

Just out of curiosity......how much does working the counter at McD's pay?

 

[Dolly Llama]

I'm in northwest PA

Go hit Girardboro park and drift some minnows in front of some steelhead
You'll feel better

..L.T.A.

 

[Dolly Llama]

Girardboro
circa '96







..LTA

 

[Cleanworks]

Girardboro
circa '96



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..LTA

Nice. Biggest steelhead I caught was about 12 lbs. Tiny little Creek where I'd go fishing after work. Using a white squirrelly tailed jig on 6 lb line. Had to run up and down the creek after the fish. No camera, no witnesses but it was lots of fun. Catch and release.

 

[Nomad74]

I tried the Angie's list/Home advisor. What a mess that was. The leads were horrible and the not my type of customers. My minimum is $200. The callers were not the $200 types.

 

[Cleanworks]

I tried the Angie's list/Home advisor. What a mess that was. The leads were horrible and the not my type of customers. My minimum is $200. The callers were not the $200 types.

I would raise my minimum but I get lots of one room jobs that take 1/2 hour.

 

[Nomad74]

I would raise my minimum but I get lots of one room jobs that take 1/2 hour.

I've tried that theory. It's a personal thing. The people that demand the most want to pay the least. It's easier for my tolerance level to just cut them out.

 

[hogjowl]

If you can do 1 room in under an hour, you’re a hack.
And I’m not kidding.

 

[Cleanworks]

I've tried that theory. It's a personal thing. The people that demand the most want to pay the least. It's easier for my tolerance level to just cut them out.

I have lots of condo's here that only have carpets in the bedrooms. My little astrovan fits in their underground parking. Easy/peasy stuff. Not usually heavily soiled. Prespray and flush only. Extra charges for extra work. Case in point, I did a job yesterday. Water damaged Berber polypropylene. Treated with browning treatment, scrubbed with CRB and flushed with portable. Time on job, 45 minutes. $200. Stains wicked up a little. Went back today with an Oreck orbiter and Saiger's code Red encap. Came out perfect for another $150. About 20 minutes.

 

[hogjowl]

See?

 

[Cleanworks]

See?

See what? You never post anything that you do. Probably because you do nothing.

 

[BIG WOOD]

If you can do 1 room in under an hour, you’re a hack.
And I’m not kidding.

Another reason to use jet extenders. Stoop

 

[BIG WOOD]

It’s the little things that matter

 

[FB19087]

Another reason to use jet extenders. Stoop

does the streaking make it go faster?

 

[BIG WOOD]

does the streaking make it go faster?

Goob

 

[Numero Uno]

Buddy,just do your best an stay healthy.
You know your worth.
Larry wow...
Regards to all...