So, at times we need help around the house, outside yard work, etc. We view it as an opportunity to have teens, work / cash or possibly older people who are willing to work, helping us to then help themselves.
We use an app (Nextdoor) that is similar to a local community online bulletin board for these postings. It has worked pretty well for us in the past. So last week I post a help-wanted ad for yard work, leaf raking and clean-up, targeting teenagers primarily as they are off starting this Wednesday. Good pay, cash, all tools provided, extra compensation if they bring their own leaf blower.
Next day a local family reply's and asked if we would consider a family from Ukraine who just got here in Sept, and another family is helping sponsor them by providing assistance and an apartment. Initially I didn't want to make this complicated, just get my yard cleaned up. But I reconsidered, replied that we would consider their offer.
Some back and forth through the app, then texting, I agreed to up the offer to $100 / @6hrs of work as the husband / wife from Ukraine would be working together. All agreed, they were scheduled to be at our house this Wed 9am to start.
Yesterday afternoon, I called the member of the sponsor family to firm up a few details in person, a delicate one of which, was the husband / wife that would be working would not be allowed in our home for security reasons. if they needed to use the restroom, the small gas and go just up the street has public restrooms. Further, that prior there was history in similar situations where there
was a problem with hired help.
She said that was fine, that she (sponsor family member) had a Fed job / clearance and completely understood. Also, I asked if we could give them a frozen turkey for Thanksgiving, as a gesture of kindness, address their needs. She thought that was a wonderful idea, thanked us in advance, profusely.
Ok, great - last minute details worked out, I downloaded an English-to-Russian (that's what this couple speaks) voice translator app on my phone as their English is extremely limited, to make communication seamless, hopefully.
Fast forward to this morning. Wife of sponsor family discusses with her husband (1st time apparently) and says that our offer of $100 is too low for 2 adults performing hard labor for 6-7 hours. In spite of I told her we would tip generously
and give a frozen turkey to them. She had already contacted the Ukrainian husband / wife early today and made the decision
for them,
not acceptt the already accepted offer to work. UFB!
So now, starting over posting looking for help
