James
> He said this "I just worry that he has over-sharpened his pencil on this bid."
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> Couple that with wanting to talk to another surveyor about it, not no but hell no.
Based on the above writing, I don't see how one can conclude that his talk with others would provide bid information of his boss, or even talk about money for that matter. Talking about something can be done in a very general and harmless way.
> The question is: Is it ever acceptable to go to another trusted surveyor to get his opinion on something your boss is doing?
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> This is not a BOR issue just a disagreement over procedures. We can achieve the precision needed for the project, I just worry that he has over-sharpened his pencil on this bid.
OK this is not a beef about the price he quoted. I NEVER discuss current prices or wages with other companys. My only reason for mentioning this and maybe I should not have is my fear that I will be tasked to pick up the pieces and end up with haveing to hear "Why could you not make budget?"
My problem is that as "A Harris" said: most everyone of them were a member of the "in their opinion they were never wrong" group. The Boss/Owner has determined a procedure to be used that I believe to be FAULTY!
Document, bring to his attention, discuss, document.
Do as he asked and get the extra money that those problems will bring. You are paid by the hour, so take the OT money.
Then quit and move on if you're not going to go talk to your boss.
