14/12/2023
I always see posts looking for 'cheap' work or 'why do tradies charge an arm and a leg?' Well I'll lay it out. We don't get paid vacation, we don't get payed sick leave, we dont get paid annual leave, no carers leave, paternity or maternity leave, no pay on rain days, no overtime or bonuses for outstanding performance during the year from the boss.
The skills we have were expensive to attain along with the tools/vehicles and the time invested in your job. The (FREE!!) quotes, the ordering, picking up materials, bunnings Bbqs, time at your job including traveling either way. It all adds up. That's not even looking at business finances like public liability, income protection, insurances, regos etc.
We love being out own boss and I personally wouldn't have it any other way but that love that we put into your job doesn't pay the bills.
While I'm at it, don't ask for a cash discount and expect 10% or more! We have to pay GST on every little thing we buy. The only discount we can give is on our labour and who likes doing that?!
So hug a tradie this Christmas. If they run their own show, hug them twice! Bring on our two week unpaid holidays🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻
