Griz Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I don't know why, but it annoys me when friends offer to pay me for doing them a favor. I sometimes machine custom parts for friends and they always ask if they can pay me. My standard answer is that I don't do machine work for hire and if I did they couldn't afford it, but they usually ask again a couple more times. I know they are just trying to be considerate, but it still annoys me. I think next time I'll quote $100/hr just to see a buddy squirm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistlepig Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 When you do this, film it and post it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vxhybrid Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I wish I had a buddy like you... LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 A good way to look at it...IMO Pr 11:25 ¶ The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 If they really wanna pay, lunch after the match is always a good jesture. Your not really taking their money, and they feel like they gave you something for your time. Kinda like the customary, a gunsafe move paid for in beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFlowers Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I do this. I don't mind a friend says that I do not owe them anything, but I am always going to make the offer. I don't want friends feeling that I am taking advantage of them, their skill sets, or the equipment their job might give them access to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mildot1 Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Guess you wouldn't like me either! They are just trying to show how grateful they are for what you did. How would you feel if they just picked u the part and said thanks as they walked out the door? They can offer to pay ten times and all you have to do is say no ten times. I am sure they would be happy to pay and they feel like they showed thier appriceation by trying. Mildot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round_Gun_Shooter Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I do the same for family and some friends until they complain. If you want to complain about something, I will give you an invoice for the work. Then you have paid for the right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griz Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 This is turning into a discussion so it'll probably get locked, but to clarify, the reason I hate being *repeatedly* asked "how much" is kind of selfish. I have no interest in doing hobby work for hire. I have a day job that pays well and I highly value my leisure time! I don't want people thinking that they can buy my leisure time, it's not for sale! But I enjoy helping out a friend if I have skills or equipment to get something done that he can't do himself. I appreciate being asked once, and when I reply "just pay it forward", that should be the end of it. Don't embarrass me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngeyes Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) A good way to look at it...IMO Pr 11:25 ¶ The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. Watereth? (insert Monty Python emoticon) Edited April 3, 2012 by Youngeyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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