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It certainly helps me put my experiences into perspective. I’ve long since managed my expectations on small jobs. I don’t expect plumbers or sparks to make good, and I don’t ask them to, which seems to be appreciated. I wouldn’t mind paying to cover time spent producing a quote but since this isn’t accepted practice it seems odd when I suggest it (which I have). This thread has been very helpful to me in terms of understanding pricing, and I’m hugely appreciative of the people in the trades that share their wisdom here.
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@Sharkstar Again, just glad it hasn’t gone totally unread.
It was largely the result of pent up frustrations after reading so many comments simply slating all uk tradespeople on both Reddit and the Nextdoor app (I shouldn’t take them to heart considering how bad the comment sections usually are on both those sites). Doesn’t make you feel great though when it seems like 90% of people appear to think you’re simply a cunt or a fraud based on your occupation. While I’ve only been a dedicated tradesperson for a year or so, I’ve been involved in the trades on an off for a decade.
Just felt like it was worth giving a bit of context for the people who maybe don’t see what it’s like from a tradesperson’s perspective. Also, obviously I can’t speak for all tradespeople or clients, but I feel like it’s a fair rundown of what it’s like in the UK.