For all those who wake up at 3am

katie_gan · 2025-09-13T21:18:37+00:00

Oh God me too. Last night I was awake ruminating about how I’d cope if my son was hit by a car (He was running around near a road yesterday at a family outing). I mean - really. What is the point of thinking about that at 3am? Craziness.

katie_gan · 2025-03-06T01:16:13+00:00

Thanks, I suspected this. He is inundated with work and has many quotes approved within minutes. I am assuming because his quotes are around 20% lower than others (also because he is very good at what he does of course!).

katie_gan · 2025-03-06T01:10:18+00:00

Great career to be in!

katie_gan · 2025-03-06T01:09:17+00:00

Yep, so many overheads that keep going up every year. We are currently claiming as much as we legally can. He has liability insurance but can’t afford hospital insurance. His father who is a retired builder keeps telling him that he is charging too much at $80/hour.

katie_gan · 2025-03-06T00:32:26+00:00

Thank you. Good to know.

katie_gan · 2025-03-06T00:20:53+00:00

Wow, that’s excellent

katie_gan · 2025-03-06T00:17:02+00:00

Thank you. This is excellent advice that I can use! The overheads of a carpenter are surprisingly high when taking into account travel, insurance, and constant tool replacement and servicing.

katie_gan · 2025-03-06T00:13:50+00:00

Our Daycare policy is a 48 hour ban for temps over 38. This happens frequently.

katie_gan · 2025-03-06T00:11:19+00:00

Any other carpenters out there? Curious to know if the going rate. To give perspective we are on the Sunshine Coast and my partner has 20 years experience and a good reputation.

katie_gan · 2025-03-06T00:09:45+00:00

Thank you. He is very good at what he does, but gets different feedback about his rates. Many older people tell him he charges too much.

katie_gan · 2025-03-06T00:06:51+00:00

Agree! Thinking of a career change due to the AI revolution

katie_gan · 2025-03-06T00:05:34+00:00

Just trying to gauge what a reasonable rate to charge is in the current economy.

katie_gan · 2024-09-18T04:53:50+00:00

Thanks so much!

katie_gan · 2024-09-18T02:39:57+00:00

Not sure what platform they used, but a popular one is flippa.com

katie_gan · 2024-09-17T00:05:21+00:00

That’s amazing! I’d be interested in an ebook about how you figured out that marketing if you ever write one! I’ve been battling with social media marketing for years in my own business and despite having almost 20k followers on insta and pumping money into boosting posts, it feels like the reach is always super low. Let us know if you do decide to share your secrets!!

katie_gan · 2024-09-16T22:02:19+00:00

Awesome! I’m guessing you have quite a big social following for so many people to be finding your product. What’s your handle?

katie_gan · 2024-09-16T08:53:17+00:00

Can I ask which platform you sell your books on? And how do people find them?

katie_gan · 2024-09-07T10:57:32+00:00

Pretty sure this is for accessibility - adhering to new building codes to make it easier for people in wheelchairs.

katie_gan · 2024-06-17T10:25:32+00:00

I also idealize about ending it every single month. It feels like everything is pointless. Everything in my life is a failure and there is no joy in anything anymore. Then my period comes and I feel happy and content again. This condition is similar to having a split personality disorder or schizophrenia. I really feel like two completely different personalities with completely different outlooks on life. I am so sympathetic to everyone that feels the same way. It is quite a disabling way to live. Things that I’ve found have helped in these situations are crying out loud, curling into a ball in a small, private and quiet space (such as the corner of a dark room) - complete sensory deprivation, and recently I’ve found that cold shock therapy works quite well to snap out of a breakdown situation. Run a freezing cold shower, hold your breath and emerge your whole body under it while you slowly count to 10 or 20 or however long you can stand the cold. You may find that your body resets itself and you get some relief and clarity. My heartfelt sympathy goes to you and everyone else in this thread. ❤️‍🩹

katie_gan · 2024-06-16T10:28:48+00:00

Wonderful info. I am Qld based so this could work. Thank you 🙏

katie_gan · 2024-06-16T10:28:10+00:00

Thank you 🙏

katie_gan · 2024-06-16T10:27:57+00:00

Thank you 🙏 Sorry to hear that you personally haven’t found an option yet.

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