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I have five cats and they are quite hardy beasts. Maybe the cat was burnt on a car exhaust?

Before I got back into the saddle I placed an ad for my services also. The problem was that the people that answered the ad were generally trying to get somethnig for nothing and I would have needed to have at least a dozen jobs on the go at once to make it work. Maybe some of the more...

sorry not been on this for a while - was out of work but have now got a job again - the industry seems to be picking up again thank goodness. The fee sounds reasonable if the job is tricky and requires architectural input. Its all very well being able to use CAD etc but that doesn't...

I can't believe that people are casting aspersions over people that use internet sites to 'talk' to people. Is it me or am I missing the logic here. Anyway, back to the real world.....

Suzy can't believe people on here are so rude! everythings easy when you are an 'expert' (and sarcasm is the lowest form of 'wit') Anyway, hopefully you're clear now. If not I would be happy to help. Charlie.

Well.... a fair bit of activity since yesterday afternoons fun and games! Thanks for your words Shytalkz, I must admit that from the build up and reverence which was afforded to you by the others (unleash the hounds indeed!) I was expecting a mauling. It turns out that you are a reasonable...

You are quite right Noseall, less expensive is more correct - but I was only repeating Woody's expression. Woody - why am I arrogant for defending my profession? I wasn't the one broadly claiming that 8/10 architects drawings are rubbish - and in anycase given your previous statement that...

Thanks for joining the discussion Woody. Its good to get a few other peoples perspective on this subject. I think that your opening statement is a bit steep though. You are right that most 'Big Boy' architects do pass on the work to their staff, but normally only after they have resolved the...

maybe it just comes down to confidence? I don't think trying to set up a business is arrogant, I am confident that it will work for me. It comes down to how you project yourself to people and judging from your'fly by night' attitude, not withstanding the aggressive nature of your comments on...

another sensible comment - thanks noseall. That now makes two on this forum. Those that can do, those that can't give advice like the other 'part time' 'pens' in this thread. Whats your opinion on the PI issue?

Calm down dear, its only a forum!

Aren't you worried about making an error within your drawing package which results in additional cost to your clients who may then choose to claim against you? Errors within working drawings do happen. I believe that if you are starting out on your own you need all the necessary insurances to...

jeds, many thanks. finally someone that talks my language. Being a professional I too think PI is vital and can't believe others have questioned that. Actually, anyone providing work should have it in my opinion. Not having PI would leave me wide open. I have a goal of getting back to doing...

thanks for the advice freddy. You seem to talk some sense (sometimes). I guess its just depressing loosing your job given that its out of your hands.... Judging from your other post, you also seem to have a chip on your shou :shock: lder (BTW)

someone sounds a little bitter. judging by the number of posts that you have put on this site and the times of the day you were doing them, maybe you should have tried a little harder to keep in employment Funnily I have never heard of a technician sustaining him/herself with anything other...