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oneshooter

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28. Around 4k in tools, materials to do the job, the ability to

Wed Apr 18, 2012, 10:55 PM

Apr 2012

read the homeowners mind, the mindset to do the job right( despite the homeowners ideas), about 1 mile of extension cords, generator for when there is no power available, the knowledge to bid the job tight, but not too tight, the ability to use my tools without injuring myself or others, a truck and trailer to carry all, and 36 hours in a day to accomplish the tasks set out for 12.
I am a independent contractor, I bid my own jobs and take the profit, or loss. The loss of my tools or truck would put me out of business for 2-6 weeks, and destroy my company.

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What does your trade/skillset require you to bring to the job? [View all] Ptah Apr 2012 OP

a hot iron and a sharp knife? Kali Apr 2012 #1

Ouch! ohiosmith Apr 2012 #5

And a hatchet for the poultry? Ptah Apr 2012 #23

pfft Kali Apr 2012 #26

Well... Chan790 Apr 2012 #2

Our own tools Populist_Prole Apr 2012 #3

Ouch.... AnneD Apr 2012 #12

What made it worse was I was just getting by as it was Populist_Prole Apr 2012 #14

Double ouch.... AnneD Apr 2012 #16

Not with THAT attitude... n/t leeroysphitz Apr 2012 #19

What a spiteful and ... AnneD Apr 2012 #41

Sigh. leeroysphitz Apr 2012 #42

Humor is intact... AnneD Apr 2012 #43

Always wondered how the affluent in upscale areas expect employees to live on low wages Populist_Prole Apr 2012 #31

Exactly my point.... AnneD Apr 2012 #40

Machinist? Ptah Apr 2012 #24

Yes Populist_Prole Apr 2012 #30

Hands, head, and a marginally functional body. HopeHoops Apr 2012 #4

A degree in psychology, I think! pink-o Apr 2012 #6

The ability to make Microsoft Access sing and dance jigs lastlib Apr 2012 #7

The ability to deal with people who lack the knowledge for the position they hold snooper2 Apr 2012 #8

A financial calculator and thick skin. bluesbassman Apr 2012 #9

A crystal ball, a copy of Illinois' Property Tax Tax Code, and a Real Estate Appraisal License. davsand Apr 2012 #10

Job requirments ... AnneD Apr 2012 #11

: ohiosmith Apr 2012 #13

I always thought Wire Paladin would have been a great screen name Brother Buzz Apr 2012 #20

Good one. ohiosmith Apr 2012 #21

A thick skin Lucy Goosey Apr 2012 #15

My brain and blabbing ability, much to their deep dismay RedCloud Apr 2012 #17

Calipers, laptop, and a willingness to make other people ideas work even when they don't. n/t leeroysphitz Apr 2012 #18

Headset, flashlight (per the FAA), uniform, a small set of manuals av8rdave Apr 2012 #22

Mostly the ability to out think dumb animals - and some muscle csziggy Apr 2012 #25

All of what you said... and patience. Infinite patience (csziggy's in the same biz as me) nt riderinthestorm Apr 2012 #27

Oh yes - lots of patience csziggy Apr 2012 #29

Around 4k in tools, materials to do the job, the ability to oneshooter Apr 2012 #28

I work at a call center ButterflyBlood Apr 2012 #32

The patience of a saint. Aristus Apr 2012 #33

I'm kind of in Ptah's trade Mopar151 Apr 2012 #34

You might appreciate this youtube I made a few years ago: Ptah Apr 2012 #36

What's the big flange type thing for? Looks like some component amerikat Apr 2012 #44

It's a component of an large scientific instrument - the ODI for the WIYN telescope Ptah Apr 2012 #53

Do you just love working on big projects that can change the world? amerikat Apr 2012 #54

A couple things guitar man Apr 2012 #35

a couple of these hobbit709 Apr 2012 #37

Reticence Burma Jones Apr 2012 #38

Mr. Brickbat is required to bring a watch. If he is asked to produce a watch and doesn't have one, Brickbat Apr 2012 #39

Is he a clock-setter? Like the kid in Hugo? femmocrat Apr 2012 #47

Your second guess is closer. Brickbat Apr 2012 #49

Hmm....I'm a stage director, which involves both solitary preparation Lucinda Apr 2012 #45

A strong constitution, a sense of humor, and a good pair of comfortable shoes. femmocrat Apr 2012 #46

Staying awake graywarrior Apr 2012 #48

Cool question, Here is what I am required to bring to my job. erinlough Apr 2012 #50

You teachers... davsand Apr 2012 #51

Very true erinlough Apr 2012 #52

The following abilities: Lydia Leftcoast Apr 2012 #55