[antisthenes]

I think I understand your dilemma.

Just earlier this year, I was quoted $795 to run a thermostat wire 10 feet, no drilling required.

Task Rabbit has people charging north of $80/hr for simple yard work (leaf collection, bush trimming, super standard stuff that a teenager could do).

Sure, I could gamble with a cheap contractor, but if they do something badly, it's going to cost 2x as much to redo it properly.

I honestly don't know if I'll ever reach a net worth where I'm comfortable paying people more per hour than my own job, with the possible exception of doctors.