ᐅ Is this landscaping contractor’s quote reasonable or way too expensive?

haydee schrieb:
Take it slow. Maybe you’ll gradually lose your hesitation about the hammer drill. The technique is often a challenge if you didn’t learn it from your father.

It is completely legitimate to prioritize your time. But never drilling a hole into reinforced concrete is almost like the legendary electrician you call only to change light bulbs. Just as a side note: hammer drills are an invention for consumers who don’t know any better. A person with experience buys a cordless drill and a separate rotary hammer plus high-quality drill bits.

HilfeHilfe schrieb:
The woman sets the tone about where, how, and what I carry out.

This is an important part of relaxation, especially when the person concerned is typically the "man of the house" in everyday life. Simply "doing" what the boss says—without any responsibility for planning yourself. Trimming the hedge without an Excel sheet—you wouldn’t believe what a challenge that is for some people—but also with the corresponding feeling of accomplishment as a reward.

haydee schrieb:
I also find gardening helps relieve stress. However, it must not become stressful. [...] very meditative when there is no time pressure.

Exactly. Stress is a ratio: if you set the divisor (the time factor) to a value close to infinity or “doesn’t matter,” no stress can arise.

Maria16 schrieb:
The statement from the robber stands. Period.

In this case, my “mustard portion” was given at an explicit invitation—and by no means intended to mean "They are unfairly scolding you."

R.Hotzenplotz schrieb:
My credo is rather to continue to strengthen strengths and inclinations; compensate for weaknesses through appropriate measures.

To my ears, that sounds like moderation trainer jargon. You can also be coached into burnout, which is not uncommon.

R.Hotzenplotz schrieb:
It is also not about finding an equivalent gardener who can do it €2,329.42 cheaper but only about checking for gross disproportions in the price/performance ratio.

How is anyone supposed to know that when asked for a competing offer?—Better just ask directly: this is how much the colleague wants; is he a rip-off artist, or would you have to charge roughly the same?

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11ant schrieb:
That sounds like moderation coach talk to me. You can also be coached into burnout, which is not that uncommon.

You are right.

And some people don’t even notice the stress... only once they collapse!

There is a small difference between landscaping and pruning roses.

Besides the lack of talent and time for such extensive tasks, the necessary physical strength to work hard for weeks might also be missing.

And others are discouraged from doing significant DIY work here. Of all people, the thief is supposed to do something like this? Interesting.

Alex85 schrieb:
Besides lacking the talent and time for such extensive work, one might simply lack the physical strength to do heavy labor for weeks on end.

If you can jog, you can work

Alex85 schrieb:
And some people are discouraged from doing significant self-build work here. Of all people, the robber is supposed to do that?

This isn’t about self-build work, it’s about self-relaxation. It doesn’t matter how little monetary equivalent his "muscle mortgage" might be worth. If there is still work left after the self-build, a professional can complete it – and be fairly compensated without suspicion.

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HilfeHilfe schrieb:
I don’t know. It’s just strange to me that adjustments are made at the cheapest point (gravel).

What is your problem? I’ll tell you: You are jealous.

Jealousy is a deadly sin.