> My property manager quoted me $90/hr to change a lightbulb. My jaw almost hit the floor.
Bear in mind that the tradie who does the job is most likely not getting paid $90/hr. There's overheads and profit margins involved.
Bear in mind that the tradie who does the job is most likely not getting paid $90/hr. There's overheads and profit margins involved.
Now, add in liability insurance and other normal business overhead, custom tools, and niche market effects, and $500 an hour isn't out of the question.