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On the flip side of that, if the crew works a little late during their usual work days (dump runs or a job runs a little layer than expected) they still get paid for the time, but no over time is issued, not unless a fifth day is warranted.

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You may want to be careful with not paying OT when it is due, depending on the state law. My uncle's company got in trouble for something like this. They were working 4-10hr days and not paying OT, in CA anything over 8hrs in a day is OT. They had an agreement with the employees but all it took was one disgruntled employee. He got it resolved but I think it cost him a pile of $. Just something to think about.
 
What is with this attitude of employers not wanting to do right by their employees yet expect these same people to do right by them? Abide by the employment laws in your jurisdiction and give your people what the law says they are due. OT after 8 hrs in a day or 40 hrs in a week, paid statutory holidays etc... This is a cost of doing business and should be calculated into your overhead. Don't do it and like Jesse's uncle you could be caught and in serious debt.

My 3 cents.
 
I'm trying to keep track of my billable hours this year, and how much I gross per hour (Job Cost/Billable Hours).

I'd be pleased working 600hr/year excluding bidding, maint., and the office work.

So far I'm up to 45 minutes this year. Maybe I'll get something did this coming week.
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Always include in your working hours for the purpose of job costing you non-billable hours. This will give you an better idea of the margin you need to cover this expense when the time comes to hire someone to do it.
 
We as employees love the 4 ten hour days a week schedule. Gives us additional time off, covers us on rain days and allows for a much easier OT system.

Yesterday, we flew through a job a lot faster than expected. My boss had all day on it, we finished by 1. In fear of getting too far ahead of ourselves by doing another job, the crew dumped all of the trucks, washed them then we watched Jerry B's working climber DVD. Nice easy day, boss made his money, crew went home at 4 instead of 5:30 and they still get paid for the entire day. It just seems fair, you work hard, you get rewarded for it. Too many employers think the reward for hard work is not being fired. Those are the types of companys that see a lot of the revolving door effect. We've been fortunate enough to have the same core crew for over 4 years because of the appreciation that is given for an honest days work.
 
i dont like the attitude I find with many employers. i hear alot of managment types say be happy you have a job. My reply to that is be happy you have me working here. Without good help your just another run of the mill company. if your not going to respect that then dont expect me to bend over backwards to come in on the weekends and such.
 
While there are plenty of employees that give justification to management/owner's attitudes being as you've stated, they need to give each person their due. Remember as owners a person accepts the profit/loss risk and the additional burdens that come with running the business. Employees on the other hand accept the risks inherent in the work and the lack of say in how the business runs.

The employer has the first say in the relationship with the employees. That sets the tone for all future interactions. Give respect and get the same in return.

One of the big mistakes I've seen is employers expecting people to be able to work beyond there skills and character. Understand the person, their strengths and weaknesses. Build on the strengths and help them to overcome the weakness. It will benefit the company in the end.
 
What I've seen is the underlying attitude exists at the beginning but is diminished by the hope that the new employer/employee will prove to be different. The problem is that the person is cynical and only waiting for their attitude to be proved right.

"you'll find the evidence to support whatever you believe, regardless of what is presented to you"
 
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