When I first started as a WISP, I tried to use a satellite installer as a contractor, and it didn’t work out because being a satellite dish installer was all about cramming in 6-8 installs a day to make any money. The workmanship was lacking.
But I think in the last 10 years, standards have gotten a lot better in the sat dish industry. From: Christopher Gray Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 10:08 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Pay Rates For Installer / Troubleshooter? So far, The satellite installer is the only option that I've found that could work on a contract basis so far. He has his own company, storefront, truck, tools, etc. He does contract work for a variety of satellite TV and Internet services, as well as antenna installations. Those rates are fairly high, though. Everyone else I'm considering would have to be an employee. I haven't found anyone willing to do the work for a reasonable price, though. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 10:59 AM, Jay Weekley <[email protected]> wrote: You man want to research some of the gotchas involved in contract work. Doug Hass may be a good resource to make sure you're treating your contractor as a contractor and not inadvertently as an employee. Christopher Gray wrote: I've been working as a one-man shop for a while. I've started looking for part-time help. I've even talked to a satellite installer about doing some contract work. What sort of rates are typically paid to someone doing installations and troubleshooting? [I realize this varies by region, but I'd like to at least get an idea of what I should be offering.] Thanks - Chris
