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	In Nevada, can my employer hold my last check for 2 weeks, if I worked a commission plumbing job? I quit my plumbing job, that was paid by commission, and my employer said he is holding my last check for 2 weeks. Can he do that? Can my employer make a contract that says he can hold my check for 2 weeks, if I quit? I signed a paper when I started, but I didnt think someone can over-ride a state law, even if I did sign a contract. 1 answer - Asked By: ryan s - 12/23/2012

	What would you charge for plumbing job? A relative had asked my husband to do a small plumbing job for them which he did. In two hours, he replaced the bathroom faucet, drain, two supply lines and 2 shut off valves. The relative paid for all the materials however what should my husband ask for in payment in terms of labor and time? What would the average charge be in Northern California? My husband is not a professional plumber but a weekend handyman. 5 answers - Asked By: mgjonesx3 - 2/1/2011

	How do i become a licensed plumber if i have to first get a plumbing job? How do i get a plumbing job if they want you to be licensed 5 answers - Asked By: kelkel - 4/26/2008

	What are the most profitable plumbing calls? I'm interested to know what the most profitable plumbing jobs are? Obviously, large scale commmercial jobs would be excellent if bid appropriately, but I'm wondering about the day-to-day medium sized jobs. Where do plumbing companies make the best money? On what types of jobs? 2 answers - Asked By: 223Hancock - 12/26/2008

	For how long would you be willing to remain unemployed before relocating to accept a job? Please consider factors such as distance of relocation and the benefits/responsibilities of the job. For example, if you were in retail would you move 200 miles for a plumbing job that pays half as much, but only after 6 months of unemployment? What if you owned a home and had to sell it or rent it out and move your family? Lots of factors and possibilities, please discuss. Thanks! 1 answer - Asked By: $0.02 - 9/24/2009

	I want to start my own plumbing business? I am 31 just past city & guilds level 3 technical cert cant get a plumbing job so i have to set up on my own or forget about plumbing and carry on working in factories.I have two children so have to be carefull.kids need food!were do i start ?I can do the job were do i get customers from? 2 answers - Asked By: Paul Fielden - 2/7/2012

	My brother is considering going into the plumbing business. What are the upsides and the down side of the biz? Some specific questions I have are: How much does the avg plumber make in a month? What are the most lucrative plumbing repair jobs? Is it hard to get customers or plumbing jobs? Thank you for your advice. 3 answers - Asked By: GFISH - 4/22/2007

	Is there a reason not to use an electric heat gun for solder ring plumbing joints? I have successfully used my black and decker electric heat gun to melt the solder on solder ring plumbing joints. I only do plumbing jobs occasionally and don't want to buy a propane torch if its not necessary. Is there a reason why I should use a propane torch instead? 7 answers - Asked By: SJ - 11/28/2009

	What is a good, but economical video camera to buy? I want to show movies on google about some of the more crazy plumbing jobs that I do. Is there a certain camera that shows good quality, and what program(s) should I use to upload them to my pc? Thanks in advance 1 answer - Asked By: bitingfly - 1/15/2008

	Is it better to do it urself or hire a professional? Like when fixing ur car, plumbing job, adding stuff to ur house like furniture, dry wall, carpet, floor, or lets say, putting tiles on ur roof, or etc. is it better to know how to do this stuff or hire a guy from a company to do tehe job for u? would a guy answer this question differently than a woman? 4 answers - Asked By: thefirstamerican - 3/13/2008

	Plumbing apprentice looking to see how easy would be to emigrate to usa? I am currently doing my apprenticeship in Scotland and am wondering how easy it is to get a plumbing job in the US? or what other country's are in demand for plumbers? thanks! 3 answers - Asked By: Cal - 12/12/2012

	How would you negotiate your salary in this situation? Audio/Visual Job: 1999-2005 Start: $10.00hr End: $12.61hr Plumbing Jobs: Dec 2006-Present 1st) $10.00hr Starting and Ending 2nd) Start: $11.00hr End: $12.00hr 3rd) Start: $11.00hr End: $12.00hr My Audio/Visual experience yielded skills which can be used in Plumbing. Ex...I learned how to work with tools and some basic construction skills along with how to work in construction environments. I have been in Plumbing now for one and a half years. I am sick to death of being pushed back when I take a new job and want to get to $14.00 an hour. This is where I feel I should be at this point. I have just joined the Plumbing Union and fear that the employer will try this $11-12hr garbage on me. 3 answers - Asked By: md.pierce - 4/14/2007

	Are there any jobs in the navy that are similar to electrician or plumbing? I'm 25, I am an electrical contractor. I make great money but I want to serve my country. Are there any electrician or plumbing jobs in the Navy? What are they and how to I get them? What about the Army. 3 answers - Asked By: Muck - 9/6/2012

	Do plumbers really earn as much money as most people think they do? And how many different types of plumbing jobs are there? Do you have to be really smart to be a plumber? How long does it take to become a plumber? I would really like it if I could get some honest answers from some actual plumbers. None of the categories were relevant to my question, so I asked on polls and surveys. 4 answers - Asked By: Brian - 2/10/2010

	How i get the uk plumber visa? How i get the uk plumber visa?i am looking plumber jobs in uk. 5 answers - Asked By: Riju - 2/26/2012

	What is a cool catch phrase to premote a job? Example: Toilets need friends too! (A plumber job) One that doesn't already exsist lol. Make it up! Thanks everyone!! 2 answers - Asked By: Iloveeli I - 3/29/2009

	What is a cool catch phrase to premote a job? Example: Toilets need friends too! (A plumber job) One that doesn't already exsist lol. Make it up! Thanks everyone!! 1 answer - Asked By: Iloveeli I - 3/29/2009

	What exactly does the Army National Guard do?/how much is Monthly pay? I was looking for a plumbing job & in one job ad was an Army National Guard training for a future plumber.. How much is the monthly pay for national guard? What exactly do the recruits do? 1 answer - Asked By: Mr X - 12/7/2009

	I have not yet heard a reply from an employer i sent in a job application to. What should i do? Last thursday i sent my job application into a plumbing job, and friday it was confirmed he got it and was reviewing it over. right now i have not heard anything back from him. what should i do? Note: I faxed in my application 1 answer - Asked By: MATT O - 5/13/2008

	Is roto-rooter more expensive or should I get a no name plumber? For plumbing jobs, is it cheaper to get roto-rooter and other national chain plumbers in the phone book? Or is it cheaper to get a no name plumber? I got a no name plumber to install a new shower/bath faucet. It cost $460. The shower/bath faucet costs $100, so I guess the rest is for labor. Is that too expensive? 6 answers - Asked By: Sloanfesta - 11/19/2009

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