A related question... that may be more important. What qualifications / skills do others look for in an installer?
I think I've been looking for too much.. ------------------------------ On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 11:22 PM, Ken Hohhof <[email protected]> wrote: > 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 <[email protected]> > *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 >>> >> >> >
