Being a contractor is tough work. Long hours, heavy lifting, and dealing with clients who swear they can get the job done faster by watching a few YouTube videos. So, when contractors finally step through the door at home, they have a few simple wishes—nothing too extravagant, just enough to remind them why they endure the daily grind. Here are the ten things every contractor secretly hopes for when they get home from work.
1. A Meal That Didn’t Come in a Wrapper After a day of inhaling sawdust and grabbing lunch from the nearest gas station, a home-cooked meal feels like fine dining. It doesn’t have to be fancy—just something that didn’t require a microwave or a drive-thru. Bonus points if it’s hot and served on an actual plate instead of a takeout container.
2. Five Minutes Without a Question They’ve been fielding questions all day—”How long will this take?”, “Is that supposed to look like that?”, “Why is my cousin’s neighbor’s uncle saying you’re doing it wrong?” When they get home, all they ask for is five minutes of silence before the next round of inquiries begins.
3. A Shower That Doesn’t Feel Like a Second Job Washing off a day’s worth of sweat, dust, and who-knows-what-else should be refreshing, not another task. If the soap actually lathers and the water pressure doesn’t mimic a light drizzle, that’s a win. If they don’t have to share the shower with a collection of shampoo bottles, even better.
4. A “No Ladder” Policy After 6 PM The last thing they want to hear after climbing up and down ladders all day is, “While you’re up, can you change that lightbulb?” or “Can you grab that box from the attic?” They’ve already risked life and limb enough for one day—let’s keep both feet on the ground at home.
5. A Couch That Welcomes Them Like an Old Friend There’s no feeling quite like collapsing onto the couch after a long day. All they ask is for a few minutes of uninterrupted lounging before being asked to move over, adjust a pillow, or retrieve something from another room. Let them become one with the cushions for a little while.
ATTENTION CONTRACTORS!
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6. A Remote That’s Theirs for the Evening After a day of power tools and loud machinery, contractors dream of flipping through channels without a debate. Whether it’s sports, a mindless sitcom, or a show about other people doing construction (but somehow getting it wrong), they just want control—just for one night.
7. No DIY Requests for 24 Hours Just because they build things for a living doesn’t mean they want to spend their free time doing it too. The moment they walk in, they don’t want to hear, “I was thinking we should knock down that wall.” Let them rest before springing a new home improvement project on them.
8. A Bed That Feels Like a Cloud (Without Any Surprise Pets) They’ve been on their feet all day, so their bed should feel like heaven. No surprise visits from the dog, cat, or kids kicking them in the ribs at 3 AM. Just a solid night’s sleep without feeling like they’re sharing the mattress with a zoo.
9. A “Thank You” Goes a Long Way They work hard, and sometimes all they want is a little appreciation. A simple “thanks for everything you do” or “I know you work really hard for us” can go a long way. It’s amazing how far a little gratitude can go in keeping a contractor happy.
10. A Reminder That Home is Their Safe Zone At the end of the day, what matters most is coming home to a place where they feel loved and appreciated. Work can be stressful, but home should be a place to unwind, recharge, and enjoy the company of family. That’s the best wish of all.
About BGES Group
BGES Group is a team of workers’ compensation insurance specialists, dedicated to helping contractors and businesses find the best coverage at competitive rates. With extensive experience in the industry, we understand the unique challenges contractors face when it comes to workers’ compensation. Our specialized programs help minimize audits, reduce costs, and ensure compliance, so you can focus on what you do best—building and running your business.
If you’re looking for expert guidance and a hassle-free workers’ comp solution, we’re here to help!
Contact Information
- Contact: Gary Wallach
- Phone: 914-806-5853
- Email: bgesgroup@gmail.com
- Website: bgesgroup.com
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