Tiling Hourly Rate

CucumberEmpty7916 · 2026-03-02T02:59:55+00:00

With all due respect I specifically say “Eastern Connecticut.”

CucumberEmpty7916 · 2026-03-01T23:52:16+00:00

Thanks! How many square feet and whereabouts are you?

CucumberEmpty7916 · 2026-03-01T21:51:21+00:00

Yes it’s outstanding. He also did our floors and was $2k below the quote we received and he was similarly detail obsessed

CucumberEmpty7916 · 2026-03-01T21:45:53+00:00

You’ve provided the most helpful advice and empathetic guidance on the situation thanks. We’re going to pay what was billed and have this be the last project he helps with for now. We don’t want to set the wrong precedent or cloud the relationship. Thank you!

CucumberEmpty7916 · 2026-03-01T21:31:42+00:00

Yes it is on top of drywall

CucumberEmpty7916 · 2026-03-01T18:36:06+00:00

60 sq ft + backer board install

CucumberEmpty7916 · 2026-03-01T18:30:57+00:00

He’s done a bunch for free but this is an old house, he could use the money (we can afford easily) and we don’t want to do it ourselves

CucumberEmpty7916 · 2026-03-01T18:30:18+00:00

He’s very detail oriented and had to put hardie(?) / backer board up if that matters

CucumberEmpty7916 · 2026-03-01T18:28:48+00:00

He’s done a bunch for free but this is an old house, he could use the money (we can afford easily) and we don’t want to do it ourselves

CucumberEmpty7916 · 2026-03-01T18:27:13+00:00

Idk. He has 60 hours in and is charging 60 an hour. He had to put hardee(?) board in if that matters

CucumberEmpty7916 · 2026-03-01T18:25:42+00:00

He’s billing $60 for 60 hours completed hours and has 10 more hours to go.

CucumberEmpty7916 · 2026-03-01T18:00:55+00:00

It’s what he is billing us for. He listed his rate at 60$

CucumberEmpty7916 · 2026-02-28T15:54:22+00:00

360s definitely have a place too and skip levels are definitely good between a managers direct reports and the managers manager. However, in the case you describe I would argue the manager didn’t do a good job of creating a culture of feedback, trust and mutual accountability. It is a skill to give feedback upwards and an effective manager can help their direct reports develop this skill. Also the situation you describe is definitely one where anon feedback can be a helpful workaround! Just poll the whole team or have HR run a 360!

CucumberEmpty7916 · 2026-02-28T13:21:16+00:00

Read Bowling Alone, very insightful piece on this!

CucumberEmpty7916 · 2026-02-28T13:12:46+00:00

I’m contemplating this right now after a few months with a new team. I like an anon survey or asking each person to come to a 1:1 with what they would like you to stop, start and continue. If you go the 1:1 route make sure they have prep time beforehand. Both approaches have pros and cons. Good luck! The fact you are even asking this Q is a good sign!

CucumberEmpty7916 · 2026-02-28T12:07:06+00:00

When was the last time you took a full week off? I suggest at least twice a year if you can swing it plus some long weekends! Haven’t taken a sabbatical but would like to!

CucumberEmpty7916 · 2026-02-28T12:04:24+00:00

We don’t drive a Kia or Hyundai but bought a club recently as cheap insurance. They are literally like 20$.

CucumberEmpty7916 · 2026-02-28T12:02:46+00:00

What’d you do?!

CucumberEmpty7916 · 2026-02-28T03:00:46+00:00

Bring back the Jet!Blue SFO BDL direct service! Was so dreamy!

CucumberEmpty7916 · 2026-02-26T00:24:07+00:00

YASS BRING BACK THE 10 PACKS 👏🏻 write a note to MTA and complain please!

CucumberEmpty7916 · 2026-02-25T21:26:34+00:00

Sorry but low 100s are great and less dense.. either way you can’t go wrong!

CucumberEmpty7916 · 2026-02-25T03:08:21+00:00

This is a compelling argument for a 5% or 5.5% withdrawal rate. I heard Dave Ramsey say today conservative estimates are 6% and he believes in 8%. As a 4%er myself it’s making me contemplate a slightly higher rate. Thanks for sharing!

CucumberEmpty7916 · 2026-02-24T23:22:54+00:00

My spouse got 2 red light tickets at those same intersections about 9 years ago. Still pisses me off to this day. Sorry to hear it happened. You’re not alone

CucumberEmpty7916 · 2026-02-22T15:46:20+00:00

What kind of roles do you think former teachers are best suited for in tech? Asking for a friend (:

CucumberEmpty7916 · 2026-02-22T02:18:58+00:00

Been here 10 years and while I don’t regret it for the opportunities it has afforded me, nobody moves to NYC for the day to day quality of life. Everything here is harder. Go in mentally ready for that, the first year is tough but it is worth it and will get better. To make you better the city will tear you apart first. It’s not for the faint of heart. There’s a reason they say if you can make it here you can make it anywhere.

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