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    CONTRACTING SUCKS! And 4 Ways to Make it Better

    Nov. 6, 2015
    There are differences between the contractors who think contracting sucks and those who are happy.

    by Matt Michel

    Based on an unscientific survey, between 70% and 80% of contractors hate their jobs. This lines up with Gallup’s “State of the American Workplace” study and Deloitte’s “Shift Index” survey, which means our industry benefits from the faint praise that it’s no better or worse than most others. However, there are differences between the contractors who think contracting sucks and those who are happy.
    While it varies, contractors dissatisfied with their work generally have no time, take no vacations, have no money, no fun, no future, and no exit.  Yeah, that sucks.

    For too many, contracting sucks and then, they die.  For others, it is a rich and fulfilling profession overflowing with dreams, possibilities, opportunities, progress, joy, and flat out fun. If contracting sucks for you, change. Decide to do things different and reach out for help. The resources are available.  
    In the end, a happy, meaningful career takes no more effort than one that sucks, and maybe even less.  Which one you lead is your choice.

    If you want help, reach out to the Service Roundtable (ServiceRoundtable.com).  If you want lots of help, reach out to the Service Nation Alliance (ServiceNationAlliance.com).  Or, call 877-262-3341.  
     

    About the Author

    Matt Michel | Chief Executive Officer

    Matt Michel was a co-founder and CEO of the Service Roundtable (ServiceRoundtable.com). The Service Roundtable is an organization founded to help contractors improve their sales, marketing, operations, and profitability. The Service Nation Alliance is a part of this overall organization. Matt was inducted into the Contracting Business HVAC Hall of Fame in 2015. He is now an author and rancher.