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themagicone
Member Posts: 674
I'm signed up with a local contracting company, I haven't done much work for them and this is why:
Location: Coon Rapids, MN, 55433
Date: 07/19/2010
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time:
Est On Site Arrival Time:
Duration:
Required: Tech MUST have Cat5e Plenum cable so tech must have cable with them and know how to run it. Also AP knowledge is needed as well.
Tools: 8-10ft Ladder, 500ft min. Cat5e Plenum cable, standard cabling tools, cable tester, 4 RJ45 female jacks, 3 surface mount jacks, (2) 5ft patch cables, (1) 10ft patch cable. Client will reimburse for materials up to $75 max. If for any reason materials goes over that amount, need to get approval prior to installing.
Pay: 150.00 PER Site
No service fee is being deducted from this work order.
The 500ft of Plenum cable alone is like $125 and you're only getting $75 for materials. They are crazy, but people do and will accept to work for that low. Ugg...
Location: Coon Rapids, MN, 55433
Date: 07/19/2010
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time:
Est On Site Arrival Time:
Duration:
Required: Tech MUST have Cat5e Plenum cable so tech must have cable with them and know how to run it. Also AP knowledge is needed as well.
Tools: 8-10ft Ladder, 500ft min. Cat5e Plenum cable, standard cabling tools, cable tester, 4 RJ45 female jacks, 3 surface mount jacks, (2) 5ft patch cables, (1) 10ft patch cable. Client will reimburse for materials up to $75 max. If for any reason materials goes over that amount, need to get approval prior to installing.
Pay: 150.00 PER Site
No service fee is being deducted from this work order.
The 500ft of Plenum cable alone is like $125 and you're only getting $75 for materials. They are crazy, but people do and will accept to work for that low. Ugg...
Courses Completed at WGU: JIT2, LYT2, TFT2, SJT2, BFC2, TGT2, FXT2
Courses Required For Me To Graduate WGU in MS: IT Network Managment: MCT2, LZT2, MBT1, MDT2, MNT2
CU Done this term: 16 Total CU Done: 19
Currently working on: Nothing Graduation Goal: 5/2013
Courses Required For Me To Graduate WGU in MS: IT Network Managment: MCT2, LZT2, MBT1, MDT2, MNT2
CU Done this term: 16 Total CU Done: 19
Currently working on: Nothing Graduation Goal: 5/2013
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forkvoid
Member Posts: 317
Where are you getting cable? I've been getting 1000' plenum from a local supplier for about $120. I sometimes see it for $75 at Home Depot.The beginning of knowledge is understanding how little you actually know. -
themagicone
Member Posts: 674
Woops my mistake I was looking at the wrong cable (Cat 6 plenum). Still, with all the stuff they want you to provide it's like $100. I dunno I just don't think it pays enough for what they are asking.
Another order - drive 50 miles, work 1 hour + provide $10 in parts = $40. If the one I gave you wasn't bad, that one has to be.Courses Completed at WGU: JIT2, LYT2, TFT2, SJT2, BFC2, TGT2, FXT2
Courses Required For Me To Graduate WGU in MS: IT Network Managment: MCT2, LZT2, MBT1, MDT2, MNT2
CU Done this term: 16 Total CU Done: 19
Currently working on: Nothing Graduation Goal: 5/2013 -
forkvoid
Member Posts: 317
themagicone wrote: »Woops my mistake I was looking at the wrong cable (Cat 6 plenum). Still, with all the stuff they want you to provide it's like $100. I dunno I just don't think it pays enough for what they are asking.
Another order - drive 50 miles, work 1 hour + provide $10 in parts = $40. If the one I gave you wasn't bad, that one has to be.
Not at all worth it. The first one I wouldnt consider worth it either, I was just questioning your pricing on cable.
I've signed up with a couple of those companies in the past who provide you per-ticket work. It's never worth the pay.The beginning of knowledge is understanding how little you actually know. -
dynamik
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Best cable prices: Cat 5 Network Cables - 1000ft Bulk Cable
Sometimes things like this are just worth it for experience. -
forkvoid
Member Posts: 317
Best cable prices: Cat 5 Network Cables - 1000ft Bulk Cable
Awesome. Buying a couple boxes for my house soon.
The beginning of knowledge is understanding how little you actually know. -
themagicone
Member Posts: 674
If you want Cat5e goto Bulk Cable, Network Cables, Audio Video Cables, Cat5E, HDMI Cables, Computer Cables, Networking Cables and Structured Wiring, Fiber Optic and more! - $55 for a box + free skittles!Courses Completed at WGU: JIT2, LYT2, TFT2, SJT2, BFC2, TGT2, FXT2
Courses Required For Me To Graduate WGU in MS: IT Network Managment: MCT2, LZT2, MBT1, MDT2, MNT2
CU Done this term: 16 Total CU Done: 19
Currently working on: Nothing Graduation Goal: 5/2013
