That is really cool On Thu, Jan 21, 2016 at 4:44 PM, Ken Hohhof <[email protected]> wrote:
> Chicago alderman opposed Felony Franks having a sign with their name on it > so they moved to the suburbs (Oak Park). > http://felonyfranks.com/ > > > *From:* That One Guy /sarcasm <[email protected]> > *Sent:* Thursday, January 21, 2016 1:26 PM > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Pay Rates For Installer / Troubleshooter? > > a construction background is a plus for sure. > > > I always wondered about felons. In house its not really an issue, but what > do you do if a felon applies? alot of these guys just made a mistake, but > still, alot of people wouldnt want a felon in their home just for that > reason alone. If I owned a company like this Id probably hire a felon under > most circumstances as long as it wasnt a sex crime and if it was at least a > five year old felony. > I have a 20 year old theft charge that was a misdemeanor (I had > appropriated 10k high school lunch tickets and was reselling them as quite > a discount, they did a sting operation), not a felony, but Ive always been > open about it, made sure they knew before they sent me into a bank > > On Thu, Jan 21, 2016 at 12:31 PM, Ben Royer <[email protected]> wrote: > >> It’s too unique of a job to expect to hire a ‘Wireless Internet >> Installer’ right out the gates, they don’t exist in the wild, you have to >> create them. We primarily look for people that are willing to learn, out >> going, personable, NOT AFRAID OF HEIGHTS (seems simple, but we’ve even had >> people say they aren’t, hire them, turns out, they are), and we usually try >> to look for some basic computer knowledge, that way we know they at least >> will know some of what we are talking about when we start the training >> process. We have had pretty good luck with military folks, and some ok >> luck with satellite installers. Either way, you’re going to be spending a >> good amount of time in training the employee to meet your company’s >> standards. >> >> Thank you, >> Ben Royer, Operations Manager >> Royell Communications, Inc. >> 217-965-3699 www.royell.net >> >> *From:* Christopher Gray <[email protected]> >> *Sent:* Thursday, January 21, 2016 11:58 AM >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Pay Rates For Installer / Troubleshooter? >> >> 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 >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> >> > > > > -- > If you only see yourself as part of the team but you don't see your team > as part of yourself you have already failed as part of the team. > -- If you only see yourself as part of the team but you don't see your team as part of yourself you have already failed as part of the team.
