pgmrmike
Hot Rolled
- Joined
- Jun 24, 2010
- Location
- Plantersville, TX
Small shop, me and 1 employee. Really just brainstorming and looking for yalls thoughts.
I am pondering whether an employee is really worth it. I love working alone, and as long as I have work, do very well. But trying to expand my customer base has convinced me to hire someone. The issue is that it takes away from my ability to run a machine. That cuts profitability, he is not as productive as I am, so thats another hit. Plus, of course, wages. The pay is not really the issue, but lost productivity is.
The only options I see are go back solo, suck it up and deal with it, or hire another to make up for it. Really dont know which way to go. If workload was there for sure ( when is it ever for sure ) I would hire another and get off a machine. But the fact of the matter is, when I am running I make good money. Doing other stuff and supporting him, not so much.
Its almost like I need to hire a business owner while I run a machine...
Any ideas, input or whatever would be appreciated.
I am pondering whether an employee is really worth it. I love working alone, and as long as I have work, do very well. But trying to expand my customer base has convinced me to hire someone. The issue is that it takes away from my ability to run a machine. That cuts profitability, he is not as productive as I am, so thats another hit. Plus, of course, wages. The pay is not really the issue, but lost productivity is.
The only options I see are go back solo, suck it up and deal with it, or hire another to make up for it. Really dont know which way to go. If workload was there for sure ( when is it ever for sure ) I would hire another and get off a machine. But the fact of the matter is, when I am running I make good money. Doing other stuff and supporting him, not so much.
Its almost like I need to hire a business owner while I run a machine...
Any ideas, input or whatever would be appreciated.