Gino
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Early days, we were open 7 to 5, Monday through Friday and Saturday from 8 til 1 o'clock. Personally, I didn't mind, made money to keep everyone happy and still had plenty of time to give to the family. Worked many evenings to make sure we built a good customer base. Kept everyone happy on all fronts.
As time went on, gradually 7 went to 8 then to 8:30, but always 5, although I still worked many evenings to catch up. Stopped the Saturday hours in 2000. Figured by appointment was good enough..... and they paid for it.
Today, I try to keep it to a minimum, as now that we have a good customer base, it's easier to do. Worked a handful of Saturdays in the last 5 years.
My dad worked shift work. Seemed like he was either working or sleeping. Saw less of him, then my family did of me.
As you get older and more established, it seems like you can set your hours and demand better pay and overtime pay. You say it and walk away. Let them chase you..... if you have the work. That's the whole idea of weeding out your p!ssy customers and settling for the good ones.
Good luck. If you can afford it (meaning you don't need the work), then charge out the wazoo and don't look back. They'll either cave or come back next Tuesday. If ya ain't gonna get paid for your time, then do something ya like not getting paid at doing..... like fishing or being with the family..... or just watching an old movie with a cold beverage in your hand. Ahhh, that's the ticket.
As time went on, gradually 7 went to 8 then to 8:30, but always 5, although I still worked many evenings to catch up. Stopped the Saturday hours in 2000. Figured by appointment was good enough..... and they paid for it.
Today, I try to keep it to a minimum, as now that we have a good customer base, it's easier to do. Worked a handful of Saturdays in the last 5 years.
My dad worked shift work. Seemed like he was either working or sleeping. Saw less of him, then my family did of me.
As you get older and more established, it seems like you can set your hours and demand better pay and overtime pay. You say it and walk away. Let them chase you..... if you have the work. That's the whole idea of weeding out your p!ssy customers and settling for the good ones.
Good luck. If you can afford it (meaning you don't need the work), then charge out the wazoo and don't look back. They'll either cave or come back next Tuesday. If ya ain't gonna get paid for your time, then do something ya like not getting paid at doing..... like fishing or being with the family..... or just watching an old movie with a cold beverage in your hand. Ahhh, that's the ticket.
