Need to be carefull about handyman tasks that require a license - -- Hokie in CT 09/11/2020 3:55PM
SO, if you have considered #2, what are the barriers for entry? -- HokieSignGuy 09/11/2020 3:21PM
Get a beater pick-up truck and write it off as a business expense. -- Hokie CPA 09/11/2020 2:56PM
You say "get a beater pick up truck" like that's an easy thing to do -- Tafkam Hokie 09/11/2020 4:33PM
Oh, I totally disagree with this.... -- Will Stewart
09/11/2020 2:43PM
I agree with Will; PLENTY in NRV need handyman services -- hokiepro 09/11/2020 2:56PM
I'm inclined to admire the job you did.** -- PhotoHokieNC 09/11/2020 2:56PM
Yeah, I did an okay job. I'm satisfied with it. -- Will Stewart
09/11/2020 2:58PM
I spent a full day tearing down and replacing a 13 foot section of fence -- Hokie CPA 09/11/2020 3:02PM
My best pun of the day, all for naught. I get a failing gradient, huh? ** -- PhotoHokieNC 09/11/2020 3:01PM
Wooosh! Totally missed it. ** -- Will Stewart
09/11/2020 3:41PM
They also serve, who drink and joke. ** -- PhotoHokieNC 09/11/2020 3:44PM
Especially if you're grading on a slope. ** -- PhotoHokieNC 09/11/2020 3:02PM
Sounds like me. I would much prefer to pay someone to do stuff like that. -- AbsolutVT03 09/11/2020 2:53PM
I feel your pain. I've also been out of work since April. -- Naelbis 09/11/2020 2:13PM
What type of manufacturing position? -- Hoke 09/11/2020 1:50PM
My expertise is -- Tafkam Hokie 09/11/2020 2:24PM
Yes, but What industry specifically? -- HokieSignGuy 09/11/2020 3:15PM
No specific industry -- Tafkam Hokie 09/11/2020 4:26PM
Home inspector? -- Wo xin Hokie 09/11/2020 1:34PM
Should be easy, since the bar is fairly low for that community...lol ** -- EDGEMAN 09/11/2020 1:36PM
Speaking of "handyman services," have a suggestion -- EDGEMAN 09/11/2020 1:28PM
If you ever end up in the Orlando area I could use a Hokie handyman. -- OrlandoHokie 09/11/2020 11:43AM
If I ever end up in the Orlando area -- Tafkam Hokie 09/11/2020 2:21PM
There is a third option -- Walkin` Willie 09/11/2020 11:38AM
Gigalo? Spot on! ** -- Nova Hokie 95 09/11/2020 11:45AM
Only Fans? ** -- Hokie CPA 09/11/2020 2:52PM
Friend of mine makes a great retirement income cutting grass in the Claytor -- HortHokie 09/11/2020 11:33AM
Right there with you - not much hiring for experienced people on the bench -- Technocrat 09/11/2020 11:26AM
Interesting idea, but this is as much about doing something I enjoy -- Tafkam Hokie 09/11/2020 2:20PM
Cool just ideas! Good luck with everything ** -- Technocrat 09/11/2020 2:22PM
I wonder if you'd be able to contract with apartment complexes -- Nova Hokie 95 09/11/2020 11:22AM
Recommend starting a business to do that, instead of just being a guy... -- EDGEMAN 09/11/2020 1:30PM
Great idea ** -- Technocrat 09/11/2020 11:29AM
#2, buy some business cards ($10 from Vistaprint) -- hoosnowahokie 09/11/2020 11:01AM
I would definitely tout education and experience ** -- Technocrat 09/11/2020 11:30AM
Start #2 while still talking to #1. Contact the local SBDC for start... -- HokieDiver 09/11/2020 10:50AM
At the risk of being not too humble, yeah, I'm a good handyman -- Tafkam Hokie 09/11/2020 10:55AM
SBDC can help you with business model and self-doubt ** -- HokieDiver 09/11/2020 1:09PM
Well if you have enough funds to float for a couple of years -- GreenvilleVT 09/11/2020 11:13AM
And if you are good at it you won’t have to -- GreenvilleVT 09/11/2020 11:14AM
Exactly (self-promotion not being necessary after a certain point) -- Will Stewart
09/11/2020 2:48PM
I expect David Stephens will pick up more work -- GreenvilleVT 09/11/2020 3:07PM
I'm kinda leaning toward the handyman business. It's not like conventional -- Tafkam Hokie 09/11/2020 11:23AM
Then I say go for it. You may even fond a specific -- GreenvilleVT 09/11/2020 1:12PM
That is one issue. I would have the nitpickiest boss ever. -- Tafkam Hokie 09/11/2020 2:18PM
Well most contractors don’t have that problem. ** -- GreenvilleVT 09/11/2020 2:22PM
Hmm. Perhaps you can start without any clients -- Nova Hokie 95 09/11/2020 11:48AM
If you choose #1 - -- PhotoHokieNC 09/11/2020 10:39AM
I've been where you are as I exited grad school during a downturn -- ElbertoHokie 09/11/2020 10:34AM
Think I have you beat. The Navy moved me 9 times in 20 years -- EDGEMAN 09/11/2020 1:32PM
There's still time for me. ** -- ElbertoHokie 09/11/2020 1:47PM
Really hope you will move less! -- EDGEMAN 09/11/2020 1:53PM
With each move I downsize my crap more and more. We have a kid now -- ElbertoHokie 09/11/2020 1:55PM
I've weathered quite a few recessions in my life. But never at age 50 -- Tafkam Hokie 09/11/2020 10:41AM
I remember when @Atlee Hokie was unemployed years ago... -- Will Stewart
09/11/2020 2:50PM
Definitely right about the hair. -- Atlee Hokie 09/11/2020 3:14PM
Many have had the same experience Tafkam -- Tailgate Guru 09/11/2020 1:04PM
I'd consider age as a factor for #2 -- HokieNoVA 09/11/2020 11:38AM
If you want to stay in your industry I just think you need to cast a wider -- ElbertoHokie 09/11/2020 10:49AM