“If we receive the signed contract and non-refundable 50% retainer fee on or before 07.31.2023, then we anticipate completing the survey (weather/workload dependent) on or before 08.31.2023.”
The part of that which I have trouble with is the "(weather/workload dependent)" statement. I might even be able to come to terms with the "weather dependent" part, seeing in that is something you have no control over. But the "workload dependent" part is a non-starter, for me. You know what your workload is when you propose, and you will know what it is when you make future proposals. Manage accordingly. And yes, managing expectations is a huge part of that.
Price shoppers don't bother me at all, but... I throw out what I think are pretty fat numbers since it would be weekend work for me and I really enjoy my free time.
My favorite response to the query for a "ballpark" figure is 56,300. That's how many people Dodger stadium holds (I think).
