Smitty Two wrote in
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Elias D wrote:

I'm in an area where every worker that's ever pounded in a nail with
a hammer thinks he's a "good carpenter". Three quarters of the time
they don't have a clue how to cut a board square.

So, what will a skilled helper cost me? Qualifications I'm
interested in include self-starter, moderate skills to include
carpentry, plumbing, electrical with some roofing thrown in for good
measure. Working environment is a small metro area with extended
suburbs with about 150,000 people.

Thoughts??

Hire a smart kid with no experience and low self-esteem, for minimum
wage. Train him well. Treat him well. Give him frequent raises. In six
months you won't be losing money on him. In twelve, you'll be making
money. In five years, you'll have the best skilled helper on the
planet.

And probably a good friend...one you can trust.