Yard Help Needed

[bigdog]

Soon, I will be starting Spring yard work and would like to hire a high-school student.
I know, that sounds like a oxy-moron.... Work and High-School student, seriously ?

I started working about 15, doing all sorts of jobs for people, yard work, snow shoveling, grunt manual labor to make a few bucks to support my needs. I was raised by a single mother, who worked two jobs, so there wasn't a lot of money to go around. I don't regret working so young, because it established a good work ethic, that has carried me through life., and my profession.

Most kids today, don't want to work, there I said it !
Parents today have made it too easy for them providing all their needs and money, so why work ? How many kids today, do you actually see out there working, very few.

I digress.... If anyone knows of a young high-school age person who would like to make some quick cash for a few hours work, please let me know by PM.

Thanks !

[8gv]

A CV displaced worker may be a good fit.

There will be many.

[JEEPONLY]

Originally Posted by bigdog

Soon, I will be starting Spring yard work and would like to hire a high-school student.
I know, that sounds like a oxy-moron.... Work and High-School student, seriously ?

I started working about 15, doing all sorts of jobs for people, yard work, snow shoveling, grunt manual labor to make a few bucks to support my needs. I was raised by a single mother, who worked two jobs, so there wasn't a lot of money to go around. I don't regret working so young, because it established a good work ethic, that has carried me through life., and my profession.

Most kids today, don't want to work, there I said it !
Parents today have made it too easy for them providing all their needs and money, so why work ? How many kids today, do you actually see out there working, very few.

I digress.... If anyone knows of a young high-school age person who would like to make some quick cash for a few hours work, please let me know by PM.

Thanks !

I've been thinking about this, too. My thoughts always drift to liability should ANY kind of accident occur.

Thoughts?

[8gv]

In my formative years, nobody gave liability much thought when hiring teens for odd jobs and yard work.

I wonder how if a homeowner's insurance policy addresses this.

[JEEPONLY]

Yup- Good thought!

[Descant]

Years ago, I hired a 15 yo for yard work. He was a hard worker and a friend of the family. Every year until he was 18. NH Homeowners insurance has a worker's comp plan for domestic employees, and of course, liability and Med pay for issues caused by you. Check with your agent for full explanation.
Nowadays, If hiring a kid, I would only hire two and make it a point to never be alone with either one. No power tools for those under 18 anymore.,, at least drills and saws, or a mulcher. Maybe a leaf blower with ear and eye protection?

[ishoot308]

“Most kids today, don't want to work, there I said it!”

With all due respect....if you think all kids these days don’t want to work as you say...why are you looking to hire them??

Honest question...

Dan

[bigdog]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

“Most kids today, don't want to work, there I said it!”

With all due respect....if you think all kids these days don’t want to work as you say...why are you looking to hire them??

Honest question...

Dan

Dan....
I never said 'all kids' don't want to work, I said 'most' kids.
There are some kids out there who would work, I'm just trying to locate some.