[pianotech] Saturdays

[Farrell]

IMHO, these two responses sum it up. If Saturday is a normal targeted 
working day for you, charge normal rates. If it is a day you choose to not 
work and someone wants you to do something you don't otherwise want you to 
do (like work!), then charge enough extra to put a smile on your face.

For me, Saturday's are at least a $50 surcharge. I have a regular gig going 
every other Sunday (service pianos on cruise ship) - and therefore, every 
other Sunday is a work day for me. I charge my normal fees for that day.

Use the smile factor. If you're not smiling, you're not charging enough.

Terry Farrell

----- Original Message ----- 
> Gordon Holley wrote:
>> Hi Brian,  Yes, I add a 50% surcharge for an emergency Saturday call.
>
>
> As a full-time college tech, Saturdays are now prime time moonlighting for 
> me and are my standard rate.   "Emergencies" ARE extra.
>
> When/if I (can) retire from the college, Saturdays and sunny days WILL 
> move to the "Emergency" pricing fee schedule.
> -- 
> Conrad Hoffsommer, RPT