I'm planning a 5-day trip and need someone to water my front garden while I'm gone. I remember getting pocket money in the 90s, but I'm unsure what the current going rate is. The forecast shows rain for the first two days, so if that happens, they might only need to water once. Otherwise, they'll water it for up to 3 days. My garden consists of pots on gravel, with 30 pots of various sizes and two hanging baskets. During the recent heatwave, I've been soaking them daily, but next week should be in the mid-20s, so I think they can handle being watered every other day. How much should I pay the kids across the street?
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A good approach might be to pay them half the amount before you leave and the other half when you return—assuming the plants are alive! That's a solid incentive right there. Just make sure to give clear instructions on how to care for your plants while you’re gone!
Honestly, I'd say around a fiver per day is pretty fair. That adds up to about $25 for your whole trip, which seems reasonable considering the effort they'll be putting in.
You could consider paying £10 to £20 for a couple of days of watering if you're gone for just a few days. If it's longer, bump it up accordingly. Since you're looking at three possible watering days, I think offering around £20 total would be a kind gesture without breaking the bank.
Oh, that’s smart! Generosity goes a long way, especially if you want them to keep helping out in the future.
Yeah, that sounds about right! It’s a nice little gig for them.