Palmer78
Well-Known Member
I'm a small excavating contractor in California, and work is slow but steady but I can actually make a living. My girlfriend wants to move to Wisconsin (Shawano area) and I have no idea if I can move there and still earn a living doing what I do. Where I live now I work primarily for homeowners and do drainage work, septic systems, retaining walls, pavers, placing base rock on driveways, and any other general excavating and grading someone might need. From what I have seen in Wisconsin so far is that people seem more practical than Californians in general so they probably don't spend money on their homes and yards if it's not needed. I would think Wisconsins might have less money to spend on projects too.
So, I was hoping to hear from some Wisconsin contractors to get an idea of how busy they are. What kind of work load do you guys have and what type of work do you mostly do? If I do end up moving to WI I would try to get a job with a local contractor at first so I can learn how things work in Wisconsin, and so I can have some cash coming in while trying to get set up on my own. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
So, I was hoping to hear from some Wisconsin contractors to get an idea of how busy they are. What kind of work load do you guys have and what type of work do you mostly do? If I do end up moving to WI I would try to get a job with a local contractor at first so I can learn how things work in Wisconsin, and so I can have some cash coming in while trying to get set up on my own. Any input would be greatly appreciated.