I'm thinking about cleaning a few houses here and there. I am a self-confessed compulsive cleaner myself, I have too much time on my hands, and little money of my own, so wouldn't it make sense to put that cleaning compulsion to work for some spending money. If it worked, I would probably do it for the next two years or so, until Andrew goes to preschool and I need to get a "real" job. In the meantime, I think I could do three or four houses. It would give me a small income to play with and be something to get me out of the house. I know women around here charge at least $50 per house, depending on size. My thoughts are $50 for 2000 square feet and under, $75 for over 2000 square feet. I'd like to start with people I know, or with friends of people I know. At this point I would take Andrew with me. He's here when I'm cleaning, so what's the difference if I have him strapped to me or in a portable playpen here or at someone else's house? It's something I've been tossing around for a while, so I'm putting it out for everyone's input.
Part of me feels like I am wasting my education cleaning someone else's toilet, and that cleaning, when it's not your own home, is somewhat demeaning. The other part of me feels like, hey, $50 a house isn't bad pay, I'm not working anywhere else, and if I were working I'd have someone here to help me and not think any demeaning thoughts of her (or him, I guess).
So what do you all think? First of all, does anyone want, or know of anyone who wants, a cleaning lady who wouldn't mind me bringing the baby along? (Obviously that question is posed to local friends - I'm not driving to Pittsburgh to clean!) Secondly, do you think I'm setting myself up for feeling belittled or is it really no big deal? Let me know - here or email me.
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Jake takes time out of his special day to bond with the dogs.
Sharing the burden of blowing out the candles.
Jake and Pap
Jelly Bellies and Tequila...the ultimate birthday gift for Pap!
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Mimi's homemade birthday cake is very kind to Pap.
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I watched Dateline the other evening and Diane Sawyer was interviewing Randy Pausch. WhenI see something like that, I reevaluate and try to live each day as you said Greg does, in the present. I think we all try that, but unfortunately, life happens! But it's also good when someone comes along and gives us a gently reminder...I say, try the cleaning. You'd do a good job, I personally think you could get more money, but it would depend on area and the size of home. More and more people I know pay someone to clean for them, and they pay a lot! And it can also turn into a very good business, you know Affordable maids, meery maids, Koelle's Kleaners! If it isn't what you were looking for or what you thought it would be, give notice...it happens all the time!
Phew. this is my second attempt. forgot my password. yes, I wrote it down this time. So much for telling those people I was organized in my interview!
I also read the book "the Last Lecture." I loved it. What a great Perspective on life and dying. Thanks for reminding me koelle. Enjoying those little moments will become cherised memories. I loved the video of Andrew. I agree with Miss Anonymous! Sometimes we have to leave our degrees behind and go for something else. Because that something else can turn into something big. Don't short yourself but do what you are comfortable with. I paid someone to groom dex today ($60) it is usually $45 and he was there for 3-4 hours. and i am certain he was not worked on the entire time. I loved the butler story too. I was told by my son "who is going to make me dinner Santa Claus?" well ho ho ho go to your room mister. we will make you some coal for dinner.
as usual, Ab.
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