Pros
- BE YOUR OWN BOSS - without the financial downside of starting your own business – company financially backs you – you share the profits with the owner. - GOOD MONEY – only limit is how hard you want to work. - SET YOUR OWN SCHEDULE – take time off for important life events. - BUILD THINGS – satisfaction of building something - visible, tangible finished product - a new roof. - NOT STUCK BEHIND A DESK – outside in a new work environment every day. - YOU'RE IN CHARGE – of your work crew, job atmosphere and finished product. - PROBLEM SOLVING – develop solutions to complex roofing problems for your customers. - TIME OFF WHEN YOU NEED IT - for a doctor’s appointment, kid’s school activity or whatever. - HOLIDAYS OFF. - VACATION TIME!!! - 4 month winter vacation every year. - YOU CHOOSE YOUR CUSTOMERS – choose who you work with. - WORK LIFE BALANCE – you control how much you work/earn. - MAKE A DIFFERENCE – the home is our most valuable asset, replacing the roof can be overwhelming, guide customers through a stressful time.
Cons
- No fixed paycheck - income is commissions based and can be cyclical. - Can be dangerous – on and off ladders and roofs.