"User Example" wrote in message

No, what I resent is when they charge 3 or 4 times what it costs to
actually do the job, and that is including paying the labor and the
materials. That's just downright ridiculous. I'm happy to pay them for
their time and the materials they use.

What a guy, with your payment they can actually stay in business for a few
days.

What about associated costs of running a business such as: liability
insurance, workman's comp insurance, vehicle insurance, SS and Medicare
taxes, office expenses, rent, and on and on?

Do you know how much you earn? No, really, do you know what it costs your
employer to keep you on the payroll? Health insurance can add $5 or more
per hour. You probably get paid holidays and vacation that is figured in.
Event though you have a safe office job, he still has to pay workman's comp
insurance, albeit at a lower rate than a foundry worker. He may be paying
property taxes on the desk and computer you use. Measure your office space
and check out rental costs.