My dad keeps asking me for help with image work since I've mastered the basic microsoft paint program. I'm 13... should I start charging? It takes alot of time to help.
2006-07-14 13:47:22 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
no, he is your dad and he's raising you, feeding you, taking care of you, etc. is payment enough.
2006-07-14 13:50:28 · answer #1 · answered by ijrg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you decide whether or not to charge, ask yourself these questions:
- Do I already receive an allowance? If so, would Dad be willing to up it for my help? Or, perhaps, does this allowance cover all the help I give in the household?
- Does dad allow me to purchase the reasonable items I desire without lording over me the money I spend? Or does Dad give me guilt for my purchases?
- Do I chip in regarding other household chores? Other household expenses?
What is boils down to: if you feel that you contribute to the household in other ways (washing dishes, vacuuming, pooper-scooping, etc) and if you do not get an allowance, then yes, you deserve to be paid. If you contribute and you get an allowance, perhaps you deserve a raise. However, if you do not contribute to the household in anyway, then you definitely do not deserve to be paid, and I would refrain from asking for payment.
Make sure, whatever you do, that you approach it from a reasonable and even business-like point of view if and when you do ask. Also, expect that if you tend to waste money or if you don't help around that house, that Dad isn't going to want to pay you.
2006-07-14 13:57:43 · answer #2 · answered by Allison G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my daughter shows me that she has aptitude in biz it makes me proud, even if I am shelling out the long green. Go for it! Dad may be a bit surprized, but if he is a good dad (and I'll bet he is) he will support your new career all the way, including paying you for your time. Ask him what he thinks a fair rate would be, as you are considering doing some free-lance work and you want him to be your first customer. Good luck with your first sale!
2006-07-14 13:54:07 · answer #3 · answered by Elwood Blues 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I would not charge him for what you are doing for him, he is your dad. What would you do if every time that he did something for you and he charged you, or if he charged you for what you eat and charged you to sleep there. I don't think that you would like that to much. Don't charge him or ask him for money, but if he offers you money then I would say ok, but if he does offer and you take it, make sure you tell him thank you for the money.
2006-07-14 14:23:29 · answer #4 · answered by SapphireB 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't charge unless I was prepared for him to charge me for what he does on your behalf. You might be able to work something out with him, though, say getting a small percentage of the profits on anything he sells of what you're helping with (assuming, of course, that what you help him with is for sale), or by his getting you some new software to upgrade the paint program, or a book to help you to use graphic programs.
2006-07-14 13:52:43 · answer #5 · answered by DR 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aside from the fact that this is your dad who wasn't growing up with computers and therefore relys on you do I have to ask you if your dad is charging you for food, clothing, shelter, entertainment--etc.etc. Why on earth would you think about charging your dad? If it wasn't for him you would not be able to use a computer, right?
2006-07-14 13:53:32 · answer #6 · answered by MARIANNE G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who bought the computer? I'll bet it was dad. I think he's already paid for your computer services many times over. Think of all the love, time, worry and money he's spent on you in 13 years. Don't charge him.
2006-07-14 13:57:03 · answer #7 · answered by celticwoman777 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, you can start charging him after you pay for the computer, after you pay for your education, after you pay for your clothes, after you pay for your food and the roof over your head.
Seriously.. Talk to your dad, and see if you can work out a deal with him. He might enjoy paying you for your assistance.
2006-07-14 13:51:29 · answer #8 · answered by rb_cubed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Charge your Dad? Doesn't he own the house you live in and feed and clothe you ? You should be glad to help him.
2006-07-14 13:53:54 · answer #9 · answered by Yakuza 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, don't charge your dad. Think of it as a way of paying for your lodging, food, clothing etc.
2006-07-14 13:52:33 · answer #10 · answered by older woman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes charge 5 dollars an hour
2006-07-14 13:49:58 · answer #11 · answered by SANDY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋