i know the 35 an hour isnt much. but its still 26 dollars profit. next year ill have a few more accounts and wont have time to work for him and ill be more profitable. for now it does add to my bottom line. even if its only a small amount.
but as for plowing being my hobby. i respectfully disagree. im making a decent profit with it. the net profits alone pay for my truck for the entire year. ill have cash to repair my mower and get a new trimmer as well as some needed work on my trailer allowing me to make more profit during the summer. Oasis is growing. that is more than a hobby
This proves you dont get it. And you obviously never will.
LISTEN TO WHAT WE ARE TELLING YOU! Bird youve gotten more advice then I can count and yet you refuse to take it.
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Second year plowing
Two trucks
2000 chevy 1500
4.8 regular cab short bed
firsher plow set up
2004 chevy 1500
5.3 extended cab Z71
fisher plow set up
Why would he take advice from people that constantly bash him. The guy is doing his thing. He might do a really nice job so if he can make it work great. If he can't, he'll figure that out soon enough. Two things I have learned from reading on here is not to take advice from guys that have been plowing for two years and don't get advice on pricing from people in Missouri. What's the average snow in Missouri.. like 10"??? I would want a couple grand an hour if average is 2-3 plowings.
Why would he take advice from people that constantly bash him. The guy is doing his thing. He might do a really nice job so if he can make it work great. If he can't, he'll figure that out soon enough. Two things I have learned from reading on here is not to take advice from guys that have been plowing for two years and don't get advice on pricing from people in Missouri. What's the average snow in Missouri.. like 10"??? I would want a couple grand an hour if average is 2-3 plowings.
Hey it may only be my second year plowing but Iv learned alot (on here and from people I know personaly) Im no expert, Hell im the first guy to admit it, but I do know a thing or two. I just try and pass the buck so to speak and help out the next guy.
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Second year plowing
Two trucks
2000 chevy 1500
4.8 regular cab short bed
firsher plow set up
2004 chevy 1500
5.3 extended cab Z71
fisher plow set up
Whats funny is that this thread started out with some decent responses to his questions. Many of the guys that responded weren't that far off from his numbers per truck whether they had one truck or seven. The hang up seemed to occur when $35 became an issue. Yes that's really cheap but if your trying to put food on the table, you already have a truck and insurance is going to be paid whether you sub for a couple hours at $35 or not, then why wouldn't he do it. If I was struggling I would do whatever it takes to make it. It may not be ideal but quit and go on welfare. Seriously? This is what wrong these days, people aren't willing to do whatever it takes to get by. Sit on the couch instead, it will be easier. There was a time when people like my grandfather would drive 50 miles to work on a asphalt paving crew for 12 hours only to drive home to work another job overnight. For you guys that like to bash others equipment how did you start out? I know very few people that start in this business with brand new equipment and for the ones that do a lot of times I'm buying it after one bad winter.
Whats funny is that this thread started out with some decent responses to his questions. Many of the guys that responded weren't that far off from his numbers per truck whether they had one truck or seven. The hang up seemed to occur when $35 became an issue. Yes that's really cheap but if your trying to put food on the table, you already have a truck and insurance is going to be paid whether you sub for a couple hours at $35 or not, then why wouldn't he do it. If I was struggling I would do whatever it takes to make it. It may not be ideal but quit and go on welfare. Seriously? This is what wrong these days, people aren't willing to do whatever it takes to get by. Sit on the couch instead, it will be easier. There was a time when people like my grandfather would drive 50 miles to work on a asphalt paving crew for 12 hours only to drive home to work another job overnight. For you guys that like to bash others equipment how did you start out? I know very few people that start in this business with brand new equipment and for the ones that do a lot of times I'm buying it after one bad winter.
I can say im looking forward to not working for him next year.
Ok,lets try this.Can each of your seasons stand alone?
well. i suppose that depends on if you count a steady pay for myself. i pretty much get what is left over, and that is not always a very high amount. but if we get another drought like we had last year. i dont know.
ok guys, agree to disagree, for good or bad, right or wrong, whether one agrees or not with certain ways someone prices out their routes, etc. there is no need to continue "attacking" one another within discussions. some members need to either utilize the "ignore' feature here on the site or just not respond to one another if they feel the need to just insult and/or degrade other members equipment, pricing structure, how they run their routes or businesses
thanks and let's move on from this discussion
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and don't get advice on pricing from people in Missouri. What's the average snow in Missouri.. like 10"??? I would want a couple grand an hour if average is 2-3 plowings. 
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