duplex townhouse, I own half & neighbors own other half. The neighbors have a 13 yr old son I give him $15 bucks to mow front yard. The neighbors supposely give son another $15 . So he gets at $30 for mow job. It was cheaper for me than buying a mower. The father got laid off and now is working again. I thought it would benefit both sides. Saturday without letting me know which they' have always done for the past 15 years their son did the leaves in the front yard I gave him 20 bucks 5 dollar tip. So my daughter comes back to tell me that my share I owe is $45 because it took him 41/2 hrs to do that's $90 ( $20 an hr for a 13 yr old). I called the father up and told him I can't afford this. The reason we're having his son do it was to save money. They said they couldn't get in contact with me. If they couldn't I feel that they shouldn't have done it unless we have a clear understand on what son should be paid. I will pay this time but not anymore. I feel used.
2007-11-20 01:01:18 · 6 answers · asked by jvw2300 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Tell them nicely but sternly-not to do anything without your permission. I would save up and try to get my own mower. Push mowers are not too expensive. It is late in the year but they are much cheaper to purchase out of season. If he does do something without your permission I would find another kid to mow my lawn (most young kids are thrilled to get the work and you can show them or tell them exactly how you want your yard mowed. Do not pay him one more red cent for any work without your permission. Just tell him that you are sorry but he did not ask you like you requested plus you are on a strict budget from here on out.
2007-11-20 01:24:03 · answer #1 · answered by Dawn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't pay what they are asking especially since they didn't even talk to you about it. You are being taken advantage of and it's not right. $15 + a $5 tip is more than enough for leaf raking and it's rude of them to expect more.
If I were you, I'd consider telling them that if they are going to inflate the price of the yard work then you will find someone else or buy a lawn mower and do it yourself. So many people are too worried about sticking up for themselves and afraid of what others will think of them when they actually get up the nerve to say "No". I used to be a "yes" person and it made me miserable. I'm not like that anymore. If I am not interested or I don't like it, I will say No in a heartbeat. Just tell them you can't do it.
Good Luck
2007-11-20 01:17:21 · answer #2 · answered by Sptfyr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, your being used. When I was 13, I was paid $2 an hour for the same job. Inflation has not gone that high. I would have specified a flat rate of $20 and he cold either take it or leave it. Actually the parents are pretty much abusing your generosity. Parents nowdays let their kids get by with all kinds of shinnanigans. What next!
2007-11-20 01:07:38 · answer #3 · answered by happydawg 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you really think they are paying Jr ?? I doubt it. Sounds like you're footing the bill. I wouldn't pay a 13 yr old $90 to rake leaves in the front yard...again...you are footing the bill. I also wouldn't give in and give the kid another $20. Let dear old dad choke up the rest.
2007-11-20 01:18:29 · answer #4 · answered by mrsdeli 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If my partner EVER laid a hand on me i would be at the bus depot and be buying him a ticket. A one way one at that. Your 'husband/abuser' is justifying your beatings with the ones he received as a child. Which are in no way his fault or yours. No 'man' ever has a reason to lay his hands or throw objects at his wife/SO. Stop covering up for him too, your just enabling him to be beating you, your telling him its okay since you wont leave and you wont do anything to stop him other than turning a blind eye at it. I don't understand why Your even staying, I don't understand what your thinking if your worried about the child's safety you would've already left. I guess the best you ca do is prep your self for more physical/emotional/mental abuse to come, people never change. & watch your child closely its just a matter of time before he isn't intersted in hurting you anymore because you don't become in as much pain anymore. You think that the police going there was a big enough wake up call for you, your getting yelled at your kid crying for help and you couldn't even take care of him. If you really were worried about your child, you should leave. DONT US A ULTIMATUM! THEY DON'T WORK, COMMON SCENSE
2016-05-24 07:46:58 · answer #5 · answered by holly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not pay that kind of money for the service. You are probably the only one paying him anyways. Not being able to contact you does not give them the right to do the work and name the price also.
2007-11-20 01:07:44 · answer #6 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋