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re: Would you pay a kid to bring your trash can to the road?
Posted on 10/1/14 at 4:09 pm to meansonny
Posted on 10/1/14 at 4:09 pm to meansonny
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I don't buy scout popcorn because i'm hungry.
Excellent point.
I'd probably pay him just because I'm a sucker for kids trying to earn their way.
Maybe make up a flyer with all sorts of odd jobs and he could have that listed. Others could be mowing, raking leaves, washing cars, etc.
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Posted on 10/1/14 at 4:13 pm to skidry
I think this is a good idea as it will prepare him for a long & fulfilling career as a garbageman.
Posted on 10/1/14 at 4:18 pm to skidry
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I understand the courtesy and neighborly thing, but it's not reasonable for him to put out 20-40 cans twice a week as a courtesy.
I'd tell him to offer the trash cans as a starter service. Just go offer Mrs. Betty and when he's doing it to let her know he's available to do other jobs around the yard/house if needed.
Posted on 10/1/14 at 9:19 pm to skidry
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He's thinking of charging $2 per day which would be $4 per week.
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Too cheap?
Too cheap?
shite man thats about a $1 for 30 seconds of his time.
Posted on 10/1/14 at 11:55 pm to skidry
I pay my kids .25 day to bring in mail and newspaper. We have long driveway and I hate walking down there and one day my son asked how he could make money and I thought of this. Instead of just giving him an allowance he works for it.
If a 12 year old offered the trash can service and told me it was his idea to earn money I would be so impressed I would hire him even though I didn't need the service. Probably tip him too like I do a lemonade stands. I'm sure other work chance should come from it when somebody needs leaves raked or driveway swept off etc. Awesome kid
If a 12 year old offered the trash can service and told me it was his idea to earn money I would be so impressed I would hire him even though I didn't need the service. Probably tip him too like I do a lemonade stands. I'm sure other work chance should come from it when somebody needs leaves raked or driveway swept off etc. Awesome kid
Posted on 10/2/14 at 6:18 am to Zach
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For a 12 year old I'd pay for him to wash my car. My soap. My water. But he must do a good job. The worst car wash in the world is HS cheerleaders raising money for camp.
This.
I worked for an older couple in college doing general maintenance and washing cars. They drove maybe 4-5 times per week. I made $10/hr cash for 15-20 hrs per week. I washed on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. 3 nice cars (Navigator, Jag then MB, and Z4).
Teach him how to do it properly, 2 bucket method, decent supplies (<$100). Honestly could make a killing if done well. I've considered starting a detailing business. People pay good money for a good wash/wax.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 7:15 am to Carson123987
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I wouldn't pay that for such a small task
I would. It's about 40 yards down my drive the the street, and we got three big arse cans that are always full. Looks like it'd be a chore. I wouldn't know.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 8:35 am to skidry
I think it's a great idea.
* work ethic
* responsibility
* learn value of money
* learn how to run a business
$16/mth to never have to deal with that sounds good to me..the right number may be a little higher or lower, let him figure it out by asking for the business.
* work ethic
* responsibility
* learn value of money
* learn how to run a business
$16/mth to never have to deal with that sounds good to me..the right number may be a little higher or lower, let him figure it out by asking for the business.
Posted on 8/9/23 at 11:38 am to mrhardrockcafe
I tried getting one of my family friends signs to do this over the summer to make some money. They live in a pretty nice neighborhood that I’m sure he could pick up some houses on. Kid doesn’t want to get out there and go do it though SMH.
Posted on 8/9/23 at 12:06 pm to skidry
A better approach would have him ask what the neighbors need/want done.
Posted on 8/9/23 at 12:41 pm to skidry
My nephew is doing this in his neighborhood(Pittsburgh area)……$20/month.
Brings it out/in
About 40 customers.
ETA: Best lesson that it has taught him is, when it is single digits, snow on the ground, and/or raining, he still has to get up and get the cans out before school.
Brings it out/in
About 40 customers.
ETA: Best lesson that it has taught him is, when it is single digits, snow on the ground, and/or raining, he still has to get up and get the cans out before school.
This post was edited on 8/9/23 at 12:43 pm
Posted on 8/9/23 at 1:04 pm to skidry
Might be too little effort for some folks as opposed to having to keep up with billing.
Posted on 8/9/23 at 2:07 pm to lsu for the win
I’d pay him,I’m a sucker for kids with hustle.
Posted on 8/9/23 at 2:26 pm to LSUA 75
A quarter for every gopher didn't give me the life lesson it was intended to. 
Posted on 8/9/23 at 2:48 pm to meansonny
10 year old neighbor kid has been washing cars, windows, and garbage cans around the community. I told him I would buy him a pressure washer next summer so that he can grow his business and power wash my property.
Posted on 8/9/23 at 7:43 pm to mrhardrockcafe
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Any updates on this?
Updates? You bumped a post from 2014 about a 12 year old. That kid is 21 now, lol. How many life updates are you looking for?
Posted on 8/9/23 at 8:20 pm to skidry
Buy a power washer at harbor freight or costco
Teach him how to use it to clean sidewalks and driveways
Profit. Could easily get 50-100$ per house
Teach him how to use it to clean sidewalks and driveways
Profit. Could easily get 50-100$ per house
Posted on 8/9/23 at 8:25 pm to skidry
My kid gets money for chores. So, this would fall into that category.
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