Thread: Highly paid LR mechanics

Nope, it is too low?
The labour crew (no builders) that assembled the garage here in Bundy are in $20 per hour so a high qualified mechanic have to be at the very least at welders rate.
If not, get a set of tools, a service van and do home calls!
Back in 1989/1990 I was on $35.00 per hour as a self employed CNC NC service fitter.

Originally Posted by V8Ian

Home office, the way to go eh Ron?

Zackly. Off-roading isn't necessarily my thing. I just like driving the car.

Originally Posted by justinc

Anyone who knows me realises we aren't from the top end of town

Very true!

Any one who complains at the cost of mechanics up to $100ish ph, have probabley never been self employed. They have little understanding of overheads and risk involved.

Originally Posted by V8Ian

Any one who complains at the cost of mechanics up to $100ish ph, have probabley never been self employed. They have little understanding of overheads and risk involved.

Hallelujah!!!

If you knew how 'average' my take home is... For all the hours and extra stress etc . Isn't it lucky I love my job???
Wouldn't give it up for quids

JC

Originally Posted by V8Ian

Any one who complains at the cost of mechanics up to $100ish ph, have probabley never been self employed. They have little understanding of overheads and risk involved.

The liability insurance in case of a possible damage on a $500000 NC machine back in 1990 was very expensive but it was not the machine that have to taken into consideration, the lost production was another factor.

I never ceases to be amazed at the number of people who think you must be a millionaire because you own a small business. If I could work as an employee for the same number of hours I have to do as a business owner, I would have a better chance of being a millionaire.

plus when you own a small business or are self employed as a serviceman you never know if you are going to get a job tomorrow or get pay for the work already done.