We’re working with
a subcontractor right now.
He charges
for every little bit extra.
We want to move an outlet an inch higher
than he suggests?
He charges extra for that.
We call him, asking him
if he plans to be on site
that day?
He charges extra for that call.
That’s fine.
It is his business model.
We either work with it
or we find someone else.
Except he complains
when WE reduce his fees
by any amount.
He didn’t use all the cable?
We either keep the leftover cable
or we reduce the amount
he has charged us for it.
His assistant didn’t show up
that day?
We reduce the cost
of his assistant
by a day.
If you charge
for every little thing,
expect clients
to reduce their bill
by every little thing.