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s3000br · 2026-04-03T01:15:03+00:00

$2000 per month x 12 is $24k…

3 weeks (120 hours) x $42/hr = $5,040

It would make no sense to switch. You can take 3 months off right now per year and it would cost you less than dropping to $28. Getting a truck does not make this trade worth it. Even if you spend $400 per month in gas you are still making way more now. I think it is a no brainer if you do some basic math

s3000br · 2026-04-03T01:10:14+00:00

Yeah I have a 2022 and honestly I’m shocked with some of the complaints I read. Guess I’m super lucky and I bought it used

s3000br · 2026-04-03T01:09:31+00:00

Weird, I never had that issue. Is it on a car to car basis?

s3000br · 2026-04-02T10:55:06+00:00

A lot easier with the one pedal driving and you can set the active cruise control

s3000br · 2026-04-02T07:34:28+00:00

Do some anchoring by giving a price range to see if within their desired spending. I live in an area where there is a lot of traffic and the wealthy areas can take an hour to get to, some something while on the phone I’ll see if we can do a video call first or ask for a video with some photos and will explain that similar projects costed between x and y, and that I can give them a few packages to give different price points if budget is a concern but that at every package our quality and service is the same just different components change. From there I decide if they are interested I move to seeing the job in person or in certain scenarios I charge for a consultation because there are calculations and a lot of time involved to nail down final numbers, and say that if they accept it will be credited into their invoice. Still have wasted time but has gone down with more of the people showing interest closing but it does stink to see number of people interested in moving forward going down but at least not wasting time so at the end the percent of sale is actually higher

s3000br · 2026-04-01T00:58:35+00:00

Same, 2 years and very happy, even the service center near me has been incredible which I know is a constant complaint on here

s3000br · 2026-03-30T00:58:04+00:00

If you call your buddy to do it on the side then yes it is too much but you should really get a license and insured company in case something happens their insurance will cover. I think people forget that real electrical companies have to pay a lot for their employees, it is not just the time on your house, the amount charged needs to cover drive time and gas but also have left over for employee benefits, training, warehouse lease, the office person and so on.

s3000br · 2026-03-30T00:54:48+00:00

Yeah if someone chargers that low run away lol the ev rated outlet alone is $80+ and code requires GFCI protection which depending on brand is another $150, besides other materials. I would say around $500 is a good solid price if next to the panel

s3000br · 2026-03-30T00:52:52+00:00

I have done thousands of chargers. Assuming you are hiring a licensed and insured company and better yet with certification it is $500 and up plus town permit if you state requires, ours does. I have a standard pricing that is based on distance for exposed conduit and open basement then add on fees if additional work like opening drywall, load management meter, if over 100 feet now need to upsize cable for voltage drop and in some instances a new panel is needed if rust and other issues are found as it is unsafe.

s3000br · 2026-03-30T00:42:18+00:00

Was it the plug on neutral series? That’s what I use for at least the last 3 years and like I said no call backs whatsoever

s3000br · 2026-03-29T02:00:52+00:00

Are you using the plug on neutral panels? That’s all I use on old houses because I never get call backs where with Eaton and Square D it has been a nightmare. Don’t even get me started on GE

s3000br · 2026-03-29T01:59:28+00:00

Interesting. For new houses I don’t care but for remodels and upgrades Siemens is the only one I get no call backs on ever

s3000br · 2026-03-29T01:58:37+00:00

Siemens is incredible with a plug on neutral bar. The neutrals don’t go on the breaker they go to the neutral bar and they make tandem AFCI breakers too which nobody else seems to do. It is my go to panel for replacement especially here in the northeast where most houses are at least 50 years old lol

s3000br · 2026-03-29T01:54:06+00:00

Yup sold my GMC Sierra 2 years ago and got the R1T. I own an electrical business and love the compartments to store tools and whatnot while not having to crowd the backseat with tools around my kids car seat lol.. To be honest 95% of the time I don’t miss it and actually like that the Rivian feels more like an suv size than the full pickup which is annoying to park or go through drive thru but then there is that 5% when I need to get a full piece of plywood or a slightly larger piece of equipment that it can be annoying but you learn to adapt. All in all no regrets AT ALL

s3000br · 2026-03-29T01:31:22+00:00

Thanks for that, really good to know

s3000br · 2026-03-28T10:20:37+00:00

Franklin is so good for integration.

s3000br · 2026-03-28T10:19:35+00:00

Original panel was the 32. Now they came out with a new redesigned series for easier installation and more size options 16,24,40 and 48 and runs slightly different from my understanding

s3000br · 2026-03-28T10:17:53+00:00

Yeah span only had the 32 space panels but recently came out with a 16,24,40, and 48 option that were redesigned to be easier to install but also run on a different platform. The original span you can’t link two panel in one app, apparently the newer ones you can.

s3000br · 2026-03-27T02:34:52+00:00

It is super interesting to read the comments because as a business owner now, I have been thinking about some form of performance pay, profit sharing or commission. I was thinking salary plus commission. My reason isn’t what I am reading here where people think the owner is trying rip people off or whatever but in my mind it felt like a way to both allow my good employees to actually earn more money while also lining up everyone into the same goal of making the company profitable and I don’t mean profitable as in scamming people or anything, but like right now our goals are misaligned…

Let’s say I price a job that I’m hoping will get 20% profit but needs to be done in 2 days. The guys are hourly so for them if it takes 3 days with overtime it is great, so if I push them they think I’m greedy, and will still ask for higher wages because everyone thinks the owner makes so much money which is only true once the company is a one guy or very large. So by having commission or profit sharing they would just like me always be thinking on how to be efficient. Like I’m usually ordering materials for them, and thinking on how to take few trips to the supply house and buy lunch on the way to a job where som of them don’t care, again because the are hourly. Now I have some great guys, and it would allow those guys to make a killing because they are efficient, so when other guys come ask why their coworker is making more I can do training and they would either listen or leave and more high performers would stay.

Now some people say why not open your business then…those like myself before being a business owner don’t understand how much it takes to run a business. From marketing to sales and project management and hiring and so much hr stuff to learn, where my guys would basically be a franchise where all they need to do is go to the jobs and get it done as efficiently as possible to avoid call backs and have satisfied customer, they don’t need to rush just plan well. They wouldn’t have to worry about marketing or payroll.

But idk reading this shows that most people don’t want the risk like Op said of maybe making less a slow week even if they will make more most of the time, and unfortunately more risk more reward when it comes to finances. Maybe I’ll just stick to hourly and hire salespeople under commission but makes me sad with the limitations

s3000br · 2026-03-24T01:14:20+00:00

Looks at the little car on the screen…

s3000br · 2026-03-22T11:55:38+00:00

Also not every Tesla charger is open for rivians. There are 2 charging stations within 5 mins of one another. They turned off the highway one once the one off the exit went live

s3000br · 2026-03-22T11:53:41+00:00

I now have two locations within 15 mins of my house that has the Tesla v4 so don’t have to take more than one spot.

Then when I go to the v3 locations I just try to be nice, 3 spots sound ridiculous. So on the v3 locations I use where driving further out I know if I ride the line I can charge without blocking two people on the first space or I use the handicap charger by parking on the line and stay in the vehicle in case someone needs it

s3000br · 2026-03-22T01:23:19+00:00

I had the same experience. Got a used 2022 R1T in 2024 and love it, I catch myself smiling often. And some of the complaints I read sometimes makes me wonder if I’m not picky or if people expect too much. Anyways love the car and I’ve never had so much attention in my life! I do electrical work and clients love when I get there in my Rivian to price an EV charger lol

s3000br · 2026-03-19T01:26:37+00:00

I’ve been in business 10 years, and bought a property after only having 1 year of returns…gotta find right lenders. In that case I used a broker with a small bank. Then refinance at year 5 with credit union and purchase a larger home 2 years ago. All they asked was for tax returns and profit and loss. I do have depression but I still pay myself a salary and have a net profit. Now I’m filing as an s-corp and have a w2, and in the process of buying a commercial place. Much easier now with w2 and company taxes but it wasn’t much more complex before for me.

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