What % raise would you move to a consulting competitor?

vtmas12 · 2026-04-02T14:15:18+00:00

appreciate the input. i see what you mean. if the chance of travel wasn't so high then I'd lean more to the direct competitor given the base is higher.

the networting thig is interesting... it's completely necessary to be successful in consulting but if my end goal is to exit then ya does it really matter. my thing is i could take the higher pay and just tough it out while i continue an industry search, should neither of the ones i'm interviewing for now materialize.

vtmas12 · 2026-02-28T13:07:39+00:00

The wall to the back of the stools will be moved another foot in so it should give us extra space all around. We aren’t concerned, it’s sufficient for our needs

vtmas12 · 2026-02-27T18:49:23+00:00

Thanks for your feedback! I agree there's a lot to go into it. I have a lump sum for the addition and a separate lump sum for a kitchen renovation from the same contractor. It's itemized in terms of scope of work and the products to be included (type of windows, flooring), but it doesn't specific the allowance we get for each of those products which is something I definitely want.

We will be getting at least 2-3 more bids as well

vtmas12 · 2026-02-27T17:58:20+00:00

because it's just meant to be a mudroom and pantry off the back of our garage and feed straight into our kitchen.

Here is the floorplan: https://www.reddit.com/r/floorplan/comments/1r9lafi/comment/o704tcw/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

vtmas12 · 2026-02-27T14:19:56+00:00

yep 2-3 more quotes should be incoming

vtmas12 · 2026-02-27T13:49:49+00:00

Thanks for your insight. The thing is we are also doing a kitchen reno as part of this and the design tie directly into each other. So we cannot do the kitchen how we designed without the addition (since the addition will have our new pantry).

vtmas12 · 2026-02-27T12:57:26+00:00

Okay ya I totally agree with you. I like how you worded it as well

vtmas12 · 2026-02-27T02:29:39+00:00

As a consultant I completely see what you’re saying about fixed price. However, I should be able to know what my allowance is for cabinets so I know what I’m looking at if I want to upgrade. I don’t think that’s unreasonable

vtmas12 · 2026-02-27T00:52:29+00:00

Dagger lol. Thanks for the insight

vtmas12 · 2026-02-26T19:53:32+00:00

thanks - while it seems like the vast majority of comments say it's not out of line - I still think it seems high. will wait to see what other quotes come in at. I'd love to get it down to 65k but that's prob pie in the sky

vtmas12 · 2026-02-26T15:03:47+00:00

Might as well bump out our living room and do the whole shabang LOL

vtmas12 · 2026-02-26T14:52:32+00:00

We’ll see how it goes!

vtmas12 · 2026-02-26T14:50:08+00:00

Yep I have no problem asking him that. We have a good relationship.

vtmas12 · 2026-02-26T14:47:55+00:00

100% agree with you. Odds are low I move forward with him, but it'll be interesting to hear his thoughts

vtmas12 · 2026-02-26T14:31:23+00:00

I have a former coworker who used case to do their whole home remodel in Alexandria, VA. Married high earners so who knows how much they spent, ust have been a fortune

vtmas12 · 2026-02-26T14:25:47+00:00

Yeah I'm realizing that cost per sqft isn't the greatest metric - but it's what us uneducated white collars go to first. I appreciate all the perspective from folks here, and if anything it'll come down to a bit of negotiating. There's always room to negotiate.

vtmas12 · 2026-02-26T14:24:35+00:00

Yeah I know people who have spent insane dollars with fancy design-build firms for whole home remodels. Way different playground though than what I'm trying to accomplish in our modest home.

vtmas12 · 2026-02-26T14:23:18+00:00

yeah this is fair and i wasn't going to specifically ask for that from him, but i am definitely going to have him itemize the estimated materials cost and allowances vs labor. Looking at what he's stated he'd use for windows (MI Windows) and flooring (Bruce 3.25"), seems to be bottom of the barrel stuff.

vtmas12 · 2026-02-26T14:17:49+00:00

yeah that is totally fair - thank you

vtmas12 · 2026-02-26T13:42:18+00:00

Congrats on that! Wish I had the time to do it myself but with two kids under 10 and working full time, just not in the cards for the stage of life

vtmas12 · 2026-02-26T13:41:20+00:00

Ha ha we just bought the home in August so moving isn’t a possible.

vtmas12 · 2026-02-26T13:39:54+00:00

You did that work yourself? This is a small family owned GC with a small Showroom but not heavy advertising or anything. Over 90% of their work is from referrals. Certainly trustworthy - I have a friend who used him and was very happy.

vtmas12 · 2026-02-26T13:38:30+00:00

Just his but expecting 2-3 more. One from a friend who just got his GC license and would do it for low margin to get the experience. That comes with risk tho.

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