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H H
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 Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2003 7:24 pm Post subject: Part-Time Tech Wannabe |
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Hello all,
I have been in the computer repair field for over 15 years, covering PCs and
peripherals, among other hardware platforms. I passed the A+ hardware and I
am studying now for the software portion. I also have had some training from
Microsoft. Due to a job change and some salary loss, I am thinking about
working for myself as a part-time PC technician. I am thinking I would work
primarily via "word of mouth", working for family members and so on.
Since I would be doing this myself, I am curious to see if there is anyone
else out there who has tried this and has had any success ad it.
Any advice at all would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance! |
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Firebird81
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| Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2003 8:08 pm Post subject: Re: Part-Time Tech Wannabe |
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yup. Well, it really depends on how much you're willing to put into it.
There's a lot of guys doing just that, but the money doesn't necessarily pan
out, unless word really gets out and it will take time to build a solid
reputation. I'd rather you got a business license, advertised in the yellow
pages and ALSO relied on word of mouth. You'll get a lot more work that way. |
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Kathy
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| Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2003 1:15 am Post subject: Re: Part-Time Tech Wannabe |
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This is what I am doing right now seeing there isn't much of anything around
in my area....so far from just posting on different sites in my area of what
I can do, I have gotten a handful of people wanting my help. People just
basically wanting reformats of they're HD's....easy money for that
one....just be careful with the family members though, I don't know your
particular situation, but with mine, it's the in-laws and they expect free
services and I never get any favor in return. And they ARE a pain in the
a$$! Now if it's for my own family members (sisters, brothers, etc.) thats
okay because they never expect me to do it for free even if I am willing to
do it for free.
Just my 2 cents :-)
Cheers,
Kathy
A+
"H H" <somewhere@nowhere.net> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Hello all,
I have been in the computer repair field for over 15 years, covering PCs
and
peripherals, among other hardware platforms. I passed the A+ hardware and
I
am studying now for the software portion. I also have had some training
from
Microsoft. Due to a job change and some salary loss, I am thinking about
working for myself as a part-time PC technician. I am thinking I would
work
primarily via "word of mouth", working for family members and so on.
Since I would be doing this myself, I am curious to see if there is anyone
else out there who has tried this and has had any success ad it.
Any advice at all would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
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H H
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| Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2003 1:43 am Post subject: Re: Part-Time Tech Wannabe |
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I've thought of that, except that I would be "moonlighting" while doing
this. I had also thought about advertising at say, the local community
college, and seeing how that would work.
"Firebird81" <firebird81@mindspring.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | yup. Well, it really depends on how much you're willing to put into it.
There's a lot of guys doing just that, but the money doesn't necessarily
pan
out, unless word really gets out and it will take time to build a solid
reputation. I'd rather you got a business license, advertised in the
yellow
pages and ALSO relied on word of mouth. You'll get a lot more work that
way.
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John D Loop
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| Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2003 5:36 am Post subject: Re: Part-Time Tech Wannabe |
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Yeah,
I am getting pretty tired of this free service I am giving all my neighbors.
I did also get a few nice customers, but they just don't show up without a
LOT of work
pounding the pavement, a lot of freebies, a lot of references, a store to
work out of, etc.
Good thing I have another job, or I would go REAL hungry.
Basically I am just too nice a guy. When they say how much do I owe you, I
can't stand the thot of charging
all my neighbors!
J
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Check my web site for tips on homenetworking and safe computing
www.pccitizen.com
"Kathy" <computermonkeyNOSPAM@inbox.net> wrote in message
news:vjftfll6bid880@corp.supernews.com...
| Quote: | This is what I am doing right now seeing there isn't much of anything
around
in my area....so far from just posting on different sites in my area of
what
I can do, I have gotten a handful of people wanting my help. People just
basically wanting reformats of they're HD's....easy money for that
one....just be careful with the family members though, I don't know your
particular situation, but with mine, it's the in-laws and they expect free
services and I never get any favor in return. And they ARE a pain in the
a$$! Now if it's for my own family members (sisters, brothers, etc.) thats
okay because they never expect me to do it for free even if I am willing
to
do it for free.
Just my 2 cents :-)
Cheers,
Kathy
A+
"H H" <somewhere@nowhere.net> wrote in message
news:pGNZa.5517$Ih1.1687163@newssrv26.news.prodigy.com...
Hello all,
I have been in the computer repair field for over 15 years, covering PCs
and
peripherals, among other hardware platforms. I passed the A+ hardware
and
I
am studying now for the software portion. I also have had some training
from
Microsoft. Due to a job change and some salary loss, I am thinking
about
working for myself as a part-time PC technician. I am thinking I would
work
primarily via "word of mouth", working for family members and so on.
Since I would be doing this myself, I am curious to see if there is
anyone
else out there who has tried this and has had any success ad it.
Any advice at all would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
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Brian
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| Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2003 5:16 pm Post subject: Re: Part-Time Tech Wannabe |
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I've done some one time jobs through some contract companies where I do
install PC's or credit card machines. They pay decent but it takes forever
to get your check and while they say "there will be me more working in your
area soon" they never call again. I am starting to think they are trying to
get a tax break or something by hiring more people. Not sure...
"H H" <somewhere@nowhere.net> wrote in message
news:pGNZa.5517$Ih1.1687163@newssrv26.news.prodigy.com...
| Quote: | Hello all,
I have been in the computer repair field for over 15 years, covering PCs
and
peripherals, among other hardware platforms. I passed the A+ hardware and
I
am studying now for the software portion. I also have had some training
from
Microsoft. Due to a job change and some salary loss, I am thinking about
working for myself as a part-time PC technician. I am thinking I would
work
primarily via "word of mouth", working for family members and so on.
Since I would be doing this myself, I am curious to see if there is anyone
else out there who has tried this and has had any success ad it.
Any advice at all would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
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Wblane
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| Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2003 8:27 am Post subject: Re: Part-Time Tech Wannabe |
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| Quote: | Yeah,
The problem is any smart high school kid can figure out pretty quick how to get |
a computer up-and-running. It's not rocket science. Hell, it's not even as
complex as being a car mechanic.
| Quote: | I am getting pretty tired of this free service I am giving all my neighbors.
I did also get a few nice customers, but they just don't show up without a
LOT of work
pounding the pavement, a lot of freebies, a lot of
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Kathy
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| Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2003 11:40 pm Post subject: Re: Part-Time Tech Wannabe |
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Yes, I think we all know this, but most people that don't have a clue about
computers don't know that any smart high school kid can get a computer up
and running, sooo they call a Tech....
"Wblane" <wblane@aol.combotizer> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Yeah,
The problem is any smart high school kid can figure out pretty quick how
to get
a computer up-and-running. It's not rocket science. Hell, it's not even as
complex as being a car mechanic.
-Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email) |
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Kathy
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| Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2003 11:48 pm Post subject: Re: Part-Time Tech Wannabe |
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John,
Same here, but basically I am too nice a gal! *LOL*. I like to do it for
them for free anyways because I do have nice neighbors and they would do
anything for me if I asked. But the in-laws thats a whole different story.
They aren't quite as nice as my neighbors!
Cheers,
Kathy
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BTW, I like your web site :-)
"John D Loop" <jdloop@remove.bellsouth.net> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Yeah,
I am getting pretty tired of this free service I am giving all my
neighbors.
Basically I am just too nice a guy. When they say how much do I owe you,
I
can't stand the thot of charging
all my neighbors!
J
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Check my web site for tips on homenetworking and safe computing
www.pccitizen.com
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