Thursday, November 20, 2008

John Ruskin Quote


Let me know your thoughts with this quote...
I was in the Bel-Air area today trying to sell a remodel concept to a homeowner. On the block there were 4 major remodels being started. I noticed that all the workers, maybe 50 in total, were all Hispanics and standing, talking and looking a bit lost with no apparent supervision...
Even with the current economic state of California, I find it hard to comprehend that a 37 year veteran constructor is not working; yet all those strangers appeared to be busy doing ...
Your thoughts...?

2 comments:

  1. Watched building construction in La Paz. Daily labor rate including social security was $13 per day.
    The amount of labor wasted in the end equaled cost in US with a poorer product.

    ON SITE supervision is paramount. Not quality checks after mistakes have been made.

    The John Ruskin principle seems valid today.

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  2. Ijole Senyor Bailey!
    Mi familia en Mexico necessario dinero!! Mucho necessario!!!
    Tu es uno Diablo Randy.
    Donde esta el lunche trucke?
    Yo soy una trabajadore primero Senyor Bailey!
    Donde esta el clabos? Tornios?
    Donde esta el nivel????
    Done esta mi?

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