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Once they figure out you are a woman especially single/not married/divorced/widowed they will charge you MORE. They think women have no idea real cost of service or they add on after the fact higher than their hourly rate. Got estimate for $1400 when handyman said they charge $40 hour and I know the job would take no more than 10 hours from start to finish with all materials provided by myself (have had same installed elsewhere 4x). Seriously. So 35 hours billed to do a 8-10 hour job? BEWARE! Best to use a man's name in profile. Do NOT use woman's name in profile or communication. SERIOUSLY! Yep, we still live in a world that this is a huge problem. Hello - it is October 2021.
Tip for consumers:
Do NOT use your real name if you are a woman. Use a man's name. This is so sad to have to share but it is unfortunately true. Find out hourly rate first upfront when communicating. Always use a man's name. Then do your research how long job would take if no complications. That at least puts you on a level playing ground. Check references. Do a google search as well. If they are to be licensed because a trade (electrical, plumbing, roofing, siding, remodel) get license# + verify state.
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