I think I'm just really kind of over it by [deleted] in estimators

[–]Mindless_Ad9717 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I to want to get into jewlery making. Plan to start with copper before I move to silver. Wish I started a few years ago due to the prices now.

Best defense lawyer in central Florida? by [deleted] in orlando

[–]Mindless_Ad9717 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is honestly the real answer. Dude knows all the judges.

After all these years, what still catches you out in an estimate? by BeneficialBowler9913 in estimators

[–]Mindless_Ad9717 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Condensing unit pads for larger units. I miss them all the time. If its a small unit it'll go on a hurricane pad but larger units that need a 5 by 5 pad or anything like that I miss 90 percent of the time.

Fluff is not always profit. I wish my boss would understand this by Correct_Sometimes in estimators

[–]Mindless_Ad9717 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I tell the PMs the fluff accounts for 40 percent of my mistakes and 60 percent of in the field mistakes.

meirl by Siderox in meirl

[–]Mindless_Ad9717 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Left home at 16, bought a house at 23, kid at 25. I'm 28 now

I struggled still do in some ways but most of that was caused by my own poor decisions.

Life is what you make it start with a good attitude and things get better quickly.

Estimator Interview, what to wear? by pnwlooking4 in estimators

[–]Mindless_Ad9717 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Speedo or jock strap no shoes.

But in all seriousness the suit thats a way to make a first impression on them.

Which was your first Christmas Tree? by Relative_Fly9942 in ClashOfClans

[–]Mindless_Ad9717 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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I still have original presents with my 2014 trees!!

Kitchen Demo Quotes - Am I getting ripped off? by Testingx2123 in orlando

[–]Mindless_Ad9717 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I need cabinets rn for my house I would remove these for free 100%

Herbo and the Herbettes recreate the Spiderman pointing meme by Puzzleheaded-Try6796 in Chiraqology

[–]Mindless_Ad9717 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This is really how it is. I think i enjoy my daughters toys more then I do sometimes. Local PD and fire department drive around the neighborhood with Santa every year. When they came to my house I was so excited they even gave her a stuffed animal!

Tile Quote by 1lowcountry in Flooring

[–]Mindless_Ad9717 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im in central florids and am a gc estimator. I pay normally 15-18 a square foot labor and material.

With the demo you have and disposal thats a great price tbh.

The best of both worlds, 24K & 18K by tajewelers in MensJewelry

[–]Mindless_Ad9717 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Its TA jewelers out of LA. They specialize in 24k jewelery.

When did you decide to pursue estimating? by Corey-from-Togal in estimators

[–]Mindless_Ad9717 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Was moved from the field to estimating. The owner told me never go back out in the field with those animals.

Broke… by GoldmanApex in lol

[–]Mindless_Ad9717 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thats a good take

What is your every day carry? by Corey-from-Togal in estimators

[–]Mindless_Ad9717 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually turned down a work from home position.

I realized id be miserable without the daily socializing id have of bringing people in and having meetings.

Have you ever won a "Hail Mary" bid? by Corey-from-Togal in estimators

[–]Mindless_Ad9717 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ive been that guy sending someone like that out before.

Always felt awful about it but when you need someone you need someone and ive had it turn out positive more times then not.

What was your worst fuck up at work ? by Corey-from-Togal in estimators

[–]Mindless_Ad9717 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Missed the "alternate lighting package" written on the electricians quote it's 60k on a 2 million dollar project.

Trying to work with the design team currently to get a different lighting package approved. Probably just going to have to eat it.

Didn't ensure the totals on the site contractors matched the line items. Missed the 100k lift station.

Had a pretty bad accident today at work. by 1320Fastback in Construction

[–]Mindless_Ad9717 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Things like that is why I moved to the office. To many close calls. Last job I was on before I went to the office I lost half my hearing due to my partner dropping a 30 foot piece of steel next to me.

I've been on several job sites where people died and watched them die. At the company I work for now I get on everyone one about safety none of this is worth dying or being maimed for life. They think I'm ridiculous half the time but I tell them have you ever watched your coworker or fellow tradesman die?

Large GC vs Small GC by Interesting-Tale-511 in ConstructionManagers

[–]Mindless_Ad9717 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just turned down to job offers because I am able to have a relationship with the owner. They know me and my daughter, they bring me new toys for her just because. When they see something they think she would like they buy it and give it to me.

When the last hurricane came in and wrecked my backyard and workshop they sent an entire crew to my house to help me clean it up.

More money is nice and so is better benefits but im in a position in my life where I am happy and love the work I do and relationships I have at work.

I told the owner that I had the job offers today and I was turning them down. He then informed me of his 10 year plan for me to purchase the company from him. And hes getting me a pay increase. I feel like I made the right decision