Getting silly again
Mechanics work from fitted out premises, which not only cost a great deal to fit out, but have commercial rates, water expenses, constant renewals. They have also done mandatory training to qualify over a period of at least two years and been tested for competence.
On average, a mechanic is paid around £12 an hour to fix your neglected, damaged, manky vehicles
You all, I'm sure have a fair idea of the sacrifice that goes into training for Law or Dentistry, with no earnings for three or four years and they end up earning less than a cleaner !
It's all a bit farcical to assume a cleaner is worth as much as anyone who practices medicine, or law, or is closely monitored and has to comply with more legislation each year.
The story of the individual carpet, four floors up taking 3 hours and charged out at £300 is as crazy as it gets
It could have been done in a third of the time by someone going in prepared and priced accordingly. I'm afraid this is really a case of some one being ripped of and there can be no reasonable argument.
I know Dave has a number of fans and for good reason, but anyone can do the same training and buy the same products, none of it's new.
Sure you must charge prices which will give you reasonable earnings, but what's wrong with putting in an honest days labour, like the rest of the world at reasonable rates, which can be regarded as value for money, by clients.
Little point in going on as there is no definitive hourly rate for the various works involved, but everyone who aspires to running their own business or wants to get the most from it could do worse than learn about .
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