Too_Many_Tools wrote:

In my experience, many highly paid professionals have a problem with
those who fix their car, plumbing, house, etc. charging a fair rate.

That same sentiment goes for plant managers that think the maintenance
tech's that troubleshoot and repair their CNC's and assembly automation are
dime a dozen knuckle draggers.

I know the person that properly repairs my automobile is a real technician,
I've picked the repair shop that I use with a bit of care. However, I'm
pretty good at fixing my car myself. My hourly rate at work doesn't match
his hourly rate + shop overhead + reasonable profit so I don't farm out
much. Besides, an automotive break down is often a cost justifiable reason
to buy yet another tool. Buying the factory service manuals when you buy
the car pays off really well if you are a high mileage type like me. I
figure a decent vehicle, properly maintained should do 250,000 miles.

Wes