here is the deal, I have absolutely no say over whether or not the gas companies charge $4/gal, or health insurance costs me $14,000/yr (which it does btw) or my property taxes are $15,000/yr, etc.
The only thing I can control is that I make enough money to pay these prices. So, I will charge accordingly.
I need $7/hr for a 40 hr week just to cover my healthcare.
In addition, please do not forget 1 huge overriding factor when it comes to electrical work (particularly Service Changes)
If we do it right, it will not need to be done again in our lifetime.
Think about that. A plumber can change the boiler/water heater in the same house 3 times in their career.
HVAC can change the air handler/AC condensor in the same house 2-3 times in their career.
We get 1 shot to change the service. If done right, it will last 50+ yrs.
Think about that. There is a tremendous amount of value in that fact. We just have too many "electricians" who don't grasp concepts like that.
If your career lasts longer than 50 yrs, you either love what you are doing so it's not a job, or you never charged enough money and you are forced to work.
[This message has been edited by mahlere (edited 11-17-2006).]
