Alex- I agree with your thoughts on today's fast-paced world. As I said before- I agree that quality work takes time.
Example: I had a wood duck and a pintail mounted.
I took the wood duck to a reputable taxidermist about an hour away. He told me it would be about 90 days. I said no problem, paid him upfront, and left. After 90 days, I called him, and he said it wasn't ready, but he would call me when it was. So like a good customer
I waited patiently, and it was seven months before he called. I went to pick it up, and it looked AWESOME!!! The seven months didn't bother me at all. After all- it's a stuffed duck that is hanging on my wall. NO RUSH for it!! LOL. It's not life or death! He did an outstanding job- and I would take something else to him.
My pintail I took to a guy that I met thru work. He had my duck back in three weeks. It looks decent, but some mistakes are obvious.
I'm not saying the time had anything to do with it. The first guy may have just been more talented.
An even trade I guess.
Alex:
"o thank you sir for bringing me your deer worth $150 in profit without it I would starve. I will beg for the other $300,000 I make a year from other people".
LOL! You should have told him that!
This brings up another question!
I know there are a lot of variables involved. It all depends on demand/customers/quality/prices/etc...
But I was wondering what does the average tax. make?
I know starting off you make beans, but say a guy that's been doing it for about 5 years and has a decent reputation?
This is what I want to do, good salary or not, so money doesn't really matter that much. I'm going to do it anyway. My wife can support me!!!! LOL
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But would you say a reputable tax. w/ decent amount of work makes $20k a year? $50k? $75k? I have no idea. (I'm not asking anyone to share something they're uncomfortable with! just wondering what to expect in the future!)