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One man here. I like to think I do the work of many men. Estimator, installer, materials handling, secretary, accountant, etc. 2E1X4 You are absolutely right about the fact we all worked for someone else. That is why we now work for ouselves and particularly by ourelves. So much LESS bs. You have to understand it is not just a matter of giving someone a chance. There are extra insurance costs, tax costs, payroll to keep, responibility for someone elses work, waiting to see if they will show up today, when is the first injury, and making sure they are working everyday. Then what about healthinsurance, 401k plans, it goes on and on. There is far more involved than most people will ever know unless they do it for themselves. Thereare days I come home at six oclock eat dinner play with the kids, get them to bed and go back to work for a few hours. Estimates, billing, phone calls etc. Adding help for me would really cancel out the whole reason I work for myself. Independence!

Electricmanscott...I completely understand what you are saying. I have a small computer consulting business for some of the same reasons. I guess I was just venting a bit. I have been looking for a "Master" to work for with no luck.

I'm 26 and spent some time in the military. I am not an irresponsible person who is going to show up late or take advantage of the boss. In MA it's going to take me at least 4 years to get the required hours and I'm not getting any younger!

As for the insurance and the rest of it, I would be quite happy to just be working. The rest would be nice and maybe could be worked out in the future but as for right now, a job would be good...

To everyone on the board: I have found the information posted on this site to be of great help in trying to understand the sometimes ambiguous Code. You should all be commended for the professionalism that you show as I am sure it is reflected in your work also. I would be happy to work for anyone here...and I'm not just saying that because I am "Between Jobs"...LOL

one man shop here it gets very busy but i love it. got a good friend tthat give me a hand one an a while or when he need money but most of the time its just me and i love it no one to wait for

joe
rhode island here

Out here, if you've got 1 employee, you might as well have 20, the resultant shock of extra paperwork is still the same.