So........... how much do you think you are worth?
I know warren. But I've just got laid off and not many are offering that kinda wage. I'm hoping I go with lower ball to start then go back to this level in months after performing good work and trust.Warren said:Your gonna have a tough go of it if you are turning to Craigslist right off the bat. Your best bet would be to continue working as an employee.
I'd like to know that too, Gibson, that's why I made this topic !Easy Gibson said:Are Canadian wages similar to American wages?
Thanks pal ! You've given me a bit of RedBull !!CrpntrFrk said:I have 17 years experience from concrete, finish work, drywall, all the way to pumping septic tanks. I own my own rig along with any tool I use on the job. I have run my own show before and literally could do it again tomorrow (and should really). My point is I make a wage that I thought I would never make working for someone in this town, and it isn't half of what you were making. I would be sitting pretty fat making that kind of coin right now. Anyway, not trying to be Danny Downer. Just saying. But I do wish you the best of luck. If you are as good as you say you are, the industry needs you. GOOD LUCK!!
That's good to know, slowsol.slowsol said:That's about $37 US/hour. You would have to be a commercial union carpenter to make that here. Even then, that is a pretty top scale.
Yea, I think the ppl in all trades should make more dough and respect than ppl who play games on their table.NCMCarpentry said:I've never even heard of a carpenter making that much as an employee. The exception being I think local union supervisors make $50. Not saying that's the way it should be. Glad to see someone was atleast getting a fair wage for a while. I'm in Ontario, I realize Vancouver is stupid expensive...
Yes I know because I've gone through there and did not work very well as my brain is not made for playing with numbers on the table.rselectric1 said:Remember that if you are on your own, you need to raise your hourly rate to cover insurance, taxes, etc. Hourly pay as an employee and what you charge per hour as a contractor are entirely different animals.