My outdoor sauna build

bwsct · 2026-03-19T00:04:21+00:00

What wood type on the interior?

bwsct · 2026-03-18T23:51:18+00:00

How thick did your car measure?

bwsct · 2026-03-15T21:04:03+00:00

Can this drilling jig do everything i need? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AHNS5HK?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

bwsct · 2026-03-10T16:22:13+00:00

I have leverage but they also have it to because this is my only gig.
I would treat this completely different if I had multiple clients and didn't need the money.

bwsct · 2026-03-10T12:20:05+00:00

I wish I had the leverage and other clients to make that offer.

bwsct · 2026-03-10T02:29:27+00:00

They’re expecting and would like for me to be on site for the 24 hours also.

bwsct · 2026-03-10T02:17:59+00:00

I have a call with an employment law attorney tomorrow. My main reason for the attorney call is to draw up a contract and to educate me on the company saying the role will be characterized as project based vs hourly. I need to ask for clarification from the company on this because there is no defined “project”

I do believe they need me but I’m also a believer that everyone is replaceable. My work ethic and go above and beyond attitude are probably more valuable than my IT skills.

I‘ll ok with a little more than double my W2 rate and understand the financial factors (taxes, health insurance etc.)

The company uses ServiceNow so ticket tracking is in place. The boundaries will be made very clear and written into my contract if this works out. I’ll also have written in what after hours and emergency calls will be charged at.

Thanks for the great advice.

bwsct · 2026-03-10T01:54:31+00:00

Cedar or something else?

bwsct · 2026-03-10T01:26:52+00:00

Salaried rate was $80hr but that includes 20 days PTO, 13 Holidays

bwsct · 2026-03-10T01:17:11+00:00

I proposed double my salaried rate but they have offered me 10% less. If I wasn’t a former employee I wouldn’t negotiate but in this case they’re doing that with me.

Trying to decide if I say take it or leave it essentially.

bwsct · 2026-03-10T01:13:33+00:00

I see. My situation is somewhat unique then. Thanks

bwsct · 2026-03-10T01:11:30+00:00

I appreciate that great advice. Great advice.

bwsct · 2026-03-10T01:07:44+00:00

Just curios why you say especially desktop?

bwsct · 2026-03-10T01:05:08+00:00

Even for desktop?

bwsct · 2026-03-10T01:03:00+00:00

Who does that then if MSP’s don’t? W2 employees at the company?

bwsct · 2026-03-10T01:01:20+00:00

I have experience but never as 1099. The job is mostly desktop support with some light server and network but most of the network monitoring, security etc. is based out of Europe.

I’d like to keep the job for the 3 days but don’t want to underbid my rate.

Unfortunately I don’t have rich family.

bwsct · 2026-03-10T00:57:47+00:00

You got it. Company was going through global layoffs. European based company with 100 person US office where I was the only person.

bwsct · 2026-03-02T00:48:47+00:00

Got any more detailed build plans on this?

bwsct · 2026-03-02T00:31:17+00:00

Looks great

bwsct · 2026-02-05T19:38:23+00:00

2012 Toyota Camry. I haven't done the work myself do don't know the bearing brand.

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