>I'll bet, over the past three years since I have had my shop, I have spent >half that time doing non-billable tasks. These would range from building >the shop and fixtures itself, tools, tables, jigs, and you name it. I have >no doubt that so many things I am getting involved in take me five times >the amount of time that a more experienced tech would need. I have no fear >of running into something that is going to take me a lot of time. I >schedule my projects knowing that I'll run into all sorts of challenges. >I'm in this for the long run. I don't want to turn away from something >because it may not be as profitable as something else. I am finding that >there is much works out there. I prefer to do the type of work that >interests me and challenges me. If I run into a '70s Steinway backaction >that is a real bugger and takes me 50 or more hours to do properly, then >rather than getting 50 hours of pay, I get 50 hours of education. To spend >50 hour being educated would be a bonus for me. I don't loose either way. >Of course, I may decide to avoid it next time......... I sincerely admire this position; I'm totally behind your high standards for your work and your own fulfillment. I'm merely, as a compassionate associate, giving you a heads up about the radical difference in difficulty and level of Murphy with '70's Steinways......go for it; your attitude is one I respect. Just don't forget to make some money. David A.
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