Copierguy0 originally wrote "Here I am with money in my pocket and a good job, wondering how I can help these ladies."
as long as "help these ladies" means providing an addtl source of income, good.
just remember folks, we can only help those who want to help themselves.
EPIC FAIL!
These girls are providers because they are not reliable.
If you need an assistant, hire one.
When you need entertainment, hire a provider!
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Originally Posted by Red Tex
I think you are WAY off base with this statement <<Laura's referring to the bolded text above>> and I almost have my feelings hurt. I was employed for 20yrs at the same company. I became a provider because I like to play a lot and enjoy variety, not because I needed the money. (Wow, I'm a provider that is reliable and has feelings)
As mentioned a few times before, this would work better with a mature provider. IMHO. One who understands what a "clean house" means. I also think a serious meshing of personalities is required.
Its something I think is very interesting, especially for ladies who have kids maybe part-time and don't have much going on over weekends. Not to mention, 35/hr is very good money
Originally Posted by Laura Lynn
i read mention of this thread but just now got to reading it.
i pretty much agree w/ Red Tex.
1) it should prolly have read
SOME women are providers because they are not reliable. no need to paint w/ your brush so broadly!!
2) but for a provider who's reliable, trustworthy, and skilled [there's at least one in the metroplex - laura] AND interested in additional income sources, then this could work.
if the guy clearly states the activities, the time, and the compensation, interested women could contact him and they could work something out. of course, the guy should conduct the due diligence and perhaps an interview prior to "contracting" with her [to avoid any misunderstandings and to avoid as much as possible any problems].
and there should also be some understanding about considering/not considering additional deliteful duties afterwards or at another time.
Copierguy0's quoting of house cleaning rates seems about right. a friend in n. plano pays $90 for about 2-3 hrs of cleaning their 2 floor, 4 bedroom, 3 living area house.
not to say that the only possible work a provider could do is cleaning. a few mentioned shopping, cooking, organizing, etc.
my employers pays me ~$50/hr [that's fifty, not one fifty, which is what they charge our clients]. back in january, i paid some tree guys ~$400 to cut down and stack a bunch of red oak tree branches that cracked in the ice storm. there were here in 30 degree weather and two had to climb up in my tree. worked out to about ~$100 per guy per hour.
so, paying an assistant, cleaner, helper $25 - 35/hr seems reasonable to me.
however, let's leave out of this discussion meet and greets, lunches, dinners, etc. that's a whole separate ball of wax.
again, for a woman interested in additional income sources, then this could work.
now, who's interested in helping me clean out my office and hauling stuff to the recycling centers?? :^)