We do some jobs with our own staff, some with contractors, which is more logical when

we use a mix of in-house and outsourced staff bro. in-house handles the hard stuff, outsourced handles the quick stuff. but managing contractors is tough you need quality control. we're leaning towards hiring more in-house staff because

Selection criteria: 1- Is quality important? → in-house, 2- Is flexibility important? → outsourced, 3- Is volume stable? → in-house 4- Is volume variable? → outsourced, 5- Do you need a long-term relationship? → in-house 6- Is it routine work? → outsourced

Question for you: how much are you paying contractors per month right now? If you're paying 15+ contractors, hire 3-4 in-house staff nearby (SGK + salary) it might come out cheaper + improve quality.

contractor relationship: 'you work, I pay if quality drops I'll get someone else.' In-house: 'you're permanent, I'm responsible.' They're two different worlds.

note: I wrote this based on my own experience, it might not apply to everyone.

If you're a long-term operator, you need in-house staff for core functions. If contractors are doing most of the work, efficiency and quality will suffer. Consult your accountant, have them calculate which option is actually cheaper.

We experienced almost the exact same thing last year. When making decisions, write down the worst-case scenario too, not just the best.

Just leaving this note, it might be useful.

great work.

there is something to watch out for. look where the bucket leaks; pouring water on top doesn't solve it.

if I were you, Id go this route.

The cheap-looking path usually ends up costing more later. Just because everyone does it doesn't mean it's right.

Processes without records never improve, because you don't know what to fix. Proven by experience.

I went through the same thing two years ago. tbh mistakes made on the staff or contractor side are usually reversible but expensive.

If you have questions, write them; I'll answer as best I can.

I'll try it.

there's a common mistake people make when doing this. i mean if you don't write this down from the start, it leads to arguments later.

The discussion got scattered, let me summarize. When making decisions, write down the worst-case scenario too, not just the best.

If you post the result here, it will help others too.

I don't think this advice fits everyone. Calculate this based on total annual cost, not the monthly bill.

Don't enter any agreement without an exit plan. Proven by experience.

My questions are cleared up, thanks.

The most overlooked point about staff or contractor is this: The real issue isn't the number, but what it's based on.

Do you think this works at any scale? Measure first, then divide. When the order is right, the debate ends.

Calculate how many months you can survive without revenue, then halve that number. Just leaving this note, it might be useful.