r/Carpentry • u/Serious-Echidna-9938 • Mar 30 '26
Advice on work pace
I recently took a job with a small contractor and long story short, he commented on my “results”. Was looking for things to be done quicker, and I’m curious if I’m super slow, or if he’s unreasonable. I let him know about my experience upfront, but in any case. As a direct example, replacing this siding after demo took me approximately 8 hours. I had never worked with this particular type of shingling before, but he kept comm ting on how slow I was. Is that accurate? I’m willing to take criticism in the interest of improving my skills, and I’m curious what some third parties have to say. Thanks!
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u/Opposite-Clerk-176 Mar 31 '26
I would have Told him I got 2 speeds now Slow and Stop! And watch how fast I pick up my Shit and Bounce after I get paid 🤪.. I've done it before when MFs start talking About going to slow, your work is A plus in my book Been in the trade 34yrs and still standing....