dont get me started on gladiator camp On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 10:19 AM, Eric Kuhnke <[email protected]> wrote:
> " > “I believe that in our justice system, once jail time is served that a > person has paid his or her debt to society. The problem is that most > returning citizens can’t find meaningful work because their status as an > ex-offender disqualifies them from most meaningful employment. As a result, > they are forced to essentially serve a life-sentence.” > > Deno J. Andrews > President of Felony Franks Restaurant Group Inc." > > > This is a great idea and everything, if US prisons weren't effectively > finishing schools for the criminally minded. First time non violent drug > offenders go inside on mandatory minimum several year sentences and come > out knowing 10x as much about drugs, weapons, gang life and thuggery than > when they went in. > > > > > On Thu, Jan 21, 2016 at 2:44 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.
