How much work do you really do ???

[NeTree]

If I were State Farm, I'd be looking for another neighbor.

Glad you're ok, Carl.

 

[Stumper]

I work a lot of hours.....but I also have this medical condition called Lackanookie.

 

[NeTree]

You should go see a nurse about that, Justin.

Preferably one with a small butt and big boobs.

 

[arborworks1]

7-5 on the job. Last night I spent 5 hours welding and running wiring for lights. Seems like I spend 2 hours working on things most evenings. But I'm kinda anal about having tools that work properly.

 

[Mr. Sir]

Doing tree work, I average about 3 to 4 hours a day on the days I choose to work, which is maybe one or two days a week. Heck, if I worked as much as some of y'all I'd have so much money I might have to retire! Course, with all that free time I get Alottanookie.

 

[NeTree]

Judging from your massive list of offspring, I'd believe you.

 

[Al Smith]

Rythym method no doubt .My ex wife used the aspirin method --held tightly between her knees .

 

[NeTree]

I'd say either their rhythm is off... or spot-on.

 

[NeTree]

Or, in terms Al would understand...


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[Al Smith]

Ha,that was my ex, normally closed alright . .

 

[NeTree]

 

[Old Monkey]

I dont see how you keep that up, nothing I hate more than rushing to finish a job to go meet people after work. I like to either have bid days or work days and use different part time helpers to make that schedule work.

Work is seasonal so I work when there's work. I used to do the work day/ bid day split but I get too far behind on bids that way. I think I am averaging three or four bids a day.

 

[Greenhorn]

Call me a greenhorn but never sounds like you charge enough Mista Monkey, each to their own though.

 

[Old Monkey]

I probably don't. There's another tree service in town that's been here 20+ years and he and I bid almost exactly the same on jobs, sometimes to the dollar. Neither of us is getting rich but we both have steady work when other people are slow.

 

[sotc]

He probably hasn't changed his price structure in 20 years

 

[Old Monkey]

Maybe so. He owns al off his gear which is an advantage but his payroll is a lot higher as his guys have been with him forever.

 

[sotc]

Must be doing something right to keep his crew, you drive your best guys to year long religous missions!

 

[Old Monkey]

That's better the driving them to drink right?

 

[sotc]

At least they would still be in town, then you drag them out of bed or jail and go to work!

 

[Greenhorn]

Hey Willie, when do you fit in your bids?

 

[sotc]

I try really hard to bid between 9-4 M-F. If I get behind I'll stretch it out. I find it harder and harder to be on the job all day with everything else there is to do. Yesterday I had 6 voice mails at 4 PM. I do all the PHC so squeeze that in between everything else

 

[woodworkingboy]

Once upon a time Willie used to post about hunting.

 

[SouthSoundTree]

Depends. Often 50 hours/ week, easy. During the busier summer, I'll often work 12+ hours in a day between office work, prep/ maintenance, and job time. Winter will be closer to 8-9 hours/ day, 2-4 days per week. Weekend bids, as people don't get off of work during daylight hours.

With my new job, we have some windshield time.

 

[darkstar]

All i know is i answer the phone about 7 hours a day- it farking sux - but its making me cheddar.
Also as i rolled the 850 pound quad on to me -my back has been killing me so im not worth much of anything else .Its crazy to wake up and stay in your house 5 days at a time answering the phone - its getting depressing .
Ill go bid a few jobs here or there instead of the salesman and i feel like im going out for a night on the town .
3 years ago i drove around myself all day long that was worse though .
Been thinking - once we get the crane - if that ever happens , maybe an office with a secratary and ill just start rock climbing again - Dreams

 

[stig]

I put in about 8 hrs a day, six days a week.

I'm a slacker.