Re: Damn anklebitters
This economy certainly has caused folks to rethink some things, others, to become desperate - if not cutthroat when it comes to work. And honestly, I understand the thinking. Certainly ten percent of something is much better than 100 percent of nothing. Now, I am not at the level some of you are, but heavily busy on the local level. As I'm building my little kingdom, I'm seeing guys go in for pennies. I took the high road, stuck to my belief in my abilities and gear, and so far, have been able maintain and grow my client base and bank account. It has led to great opportunities and provided for growth.
I still firmly believe that quality is worth the price. Unfortunately, in these times, it's not about truth, but about perception. Once, as an electrical estimator, I watched many times as "the lowest qualified bid" won the contracts I had painstakingly worked on. It has taken extra effort to convince clients that they still get what they pay for.
