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waxman18324 · Founding Member Rest in Peace

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BlueRidge · Approved Exterior Cleaner

That is a good starting place Hank!

Bring trucks so we can share ideas.

-- Edited by BlueRidge on Wednesday 28th of December 2016 09:39:19 AM

John Aloisio · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Employees and paying them.

insurance all kinds

waxman18324 · Founding Member Rest in Peace

John,

Thanks.

Hank

Patrick G · Approved Exterior Cleaner

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Fred W · Guru

John Aloisio wrote:
Employees and paying them.

I know I won't be there but just wanted to toss this in there.

I have a "new guy" that's been with me about 6 months. After he was able to take a truck I started him on a day rate of $250.
So in training he made $16.50 an hour and earned his way to the $250.

He. is in his young 40's and the arrangement is working out very well. He is responsible for whatever happens. He burns my plants then his butt will be out there replacing them and not getting paid. We have been on jobs together and he fusses at me...."No, that;s gotta get covered". I tell him "No, it'll be ok" then he will tell me it's not on him then.....and we cover it....:}

It's a great wage and he respects what he is making. some days are 4 hours and some are 12. I have even bumped him $400 and $600 on weekends or night jobs. Just paid him two weeks off at $250 a day and he has become very loyal and good at his job.

My point is, I'm paying him well so he will not want to leave and will do an awesome job.

BlueRidge · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Baton Rouge Roof Cleaner wrote:
John Aloisio wrote:
Employees and paying them.

I know I won't be there but just wanted to toss this in there.
I have a "new guy" that's been with me about 6 months. After he was able to take a truck I started him on a day rate of $250.
So in training he made $16.50 an hour and earned his way to the $250.
He. is in his young 40's and the arrangement is working out very well. He is responsible for whatever happens. He burns my plants then his butt will be out there replacing them and not getting paid. We have been on jobs together and he fusses at me...."No, that;s gotta get covered". I tell him "No, it'll be ok" then he will tell me it's not on him then.....and we cover it....:}
It's a great wage and he respects what he is making. some days are 4 hours and some are 12. I have even bumped him $400 and $600 on weekends or night jobs. Just paid him two weeks off at $250 a day and he has become very loyal and good at his job.

My point is, I'm paying him well so he will not want to leave and will do an awesome job.

Thanks Doug! You make a good point. If we take care of employees who are worthy and worth keeping, it will come back to us 10 fold! I always think of the Golden Rule when it comes to employees. Yep, I've been burned but few if any can say I didn't treat them with respect.

Steve Salley · Approved Exterior Cleaner

I like this list of topics.

I have a phone call into our insurance agent for the first of the week to get clear costs per hour for a ground tech versus a man at the top of the ladder or on a rooftop.

I want to replace myself on the truck, so I want to nail this cost down. I hope to have some input to share at the round table in Lancaster, or before.

I like the subject of employee pay too, because sometimes it is a little surprising to me how much we ask of our men and yet try to limit how much we pay them.

I also know the hourly rate is not the only thing that employees look for, so I am looking forward to everyone's input.

It will be good to discuss the value of Pro Portioner. Several of the guys coming have been using or want to start this next season so input by those who have been using them many benefit many.