This is a true story.

My cousin is licensed electrician who does mostly residential work. He is
coming over to connect 4 home runs into the panel. I've got all the
arc-fault breakers. The home runs are ready for him right near the panel.
He refuses to charge me for the job, nor will he tell me how much he would
get for it at a non-relatives house I'd like to write him a check anyways.
Hey, I'll give it to his wife. She'll take it.

Any ideas how much a job like this would cost? Thanks.

wrote:
....

I think he's refusing to accept any money, so that you will hire
someone else the next time. By not charging, you end up reluctant to
call him again, because now any such request will be automatically
asking him to work for free. He doesn't want you to call him for any
more electrical work. Thank him profusely for this job and take the
hint.

Or, more likely, thank him profusely w/ a beer or similar gesture and
accept the favor in the vein it was offered and return it somehow in the
future...

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On Mon, 2 Nov 2009 09:44:38 -0500, Jack wrote:
This is a true story.

My cousin is licensed electrician who does mostly residential work. He is
coming over to connect 4 home runs into the panel. I've got all the
arc-fault breakers. The home runs are ready for him right near the panel.
He refuses to charge me for the job, nor will he tell me how much he would
get for it at a non-relatives house I'd like to write him a check anyways.
Hey, I'll give it to his wife. She'll take it.

Any ideas how much a job like this would cost? Thanks.


You're new to this family thing, aren't you?

If he says no, have the decency to respect his wishes. Don't treat him like a
whore to be paid off and forgotten. Understand you owe him one and leave it at
that.

Are you qualified to do anything professionaly? When you get a chance, return
the favor with what you do for a living.

On Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:44:38 -0500, Jack wrote:
He refuses to charge me for the job, nor will he tell me how much he would
get for it at a non-relatives house

That could be for any number of reasons.

See how long he's there working for and do him a favor of similar
magnitude sometime.

Thanks for the advice. I greatly appreciate it. I will do a favor of equal
magnitude for each one of you.


"Jules" wrote in message
news
On Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:44:38 -0500, Jack wrote:
He refuses to charge me for the job, nor will he tell me how much he
would
get for it at a non-relatives house

That could be for any number of reasons.

See how long he's there working for and do him a favor of similar
magnitude sometime.

Jack wrote:
Thanks for the advice. I greatly appreciate it. I will do a favor of
equal magnitude for each one of you.
....

WHEN!!!???

chuckle

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On Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:47:43 -0500, Jack wrote:
Thanks for the advice. I greatly appreciate it. I will do a favor of equal
magnitude for each one of you.

Well, you replied to my post, so we're even :-)

"Jack" wrote in message
...
This is a true story.

My cousin is licensed electrician who does mostly residential work. He is
coming over to connect 4 home runs into the panel. I've got all the
arc-fault breakers. The home runs are ready for him right near the panel.
He refuses to charge me for the job, nor will he tell me how much he would
get for it at a non-relatives house I'd like to write him a check
anyways. Hey, I'll give it to his wife. She'll take it.

Any ideas how much a job like this would cost? Thanks.

I would give them either a $100 gift certificate to a restaurant you know
they like, or a $100 gift cert for the family at WalMart or another
department store where they shop. Cash is always nice, but with the gift
cert, they can all go get something each.

Steve

On Nov 2, 9:44*am, "Jack" wrote:
This is a true story.

My cousin is licensed electrician who does mostly residential work. *He is
coming over to connect 4 home runs into the panel. *I've got all the
arc-fault breakers. *The home runs are ready for him right near the panel.
He refuses to charge me for the job, nor will he tell me how much he would
get for it at a non-relatives house * I'd like to write him a check anyways.
Hey, I'll give it to his wife. *She'll take it.

Any ideas how much a job like this would cost? *Thanks.

The cost of the job is not the issue. Paying back a favor is. Drop
by his house with a couple of huge-ass steaks and a bottle of really
nice wine, and say you were going to cook them up but something came
up and they're going to go to waste, so if he could help you out and
take them off of your hands you'd greatly appreciate it.

R

RicodJour wrote:
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The cost of the job is not the issue. Paying back a favor is.

Agreed, for sure...

by his house with a couple of huge-ass steaks and a bottle of really
nice wine, and say you were going to cook them up but something came
up and they're going to go to waste, so if he could help you out and
take them off of your hands you'd greatly appreciate it.

But why on earth make up the lame story, though? Just give 'em the
'thank you' in appreciation...

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On Nov 2, 4:56*pm, dpb wrote:
RicodJour wrote:

...

The cost of the job is not the issue. *Paying back a favor is. *

Agreed, for sure...

by his house with a couple of huge-ass steaks and a bottle of really
nice wine, and say you were going to cook them up but something came
up and they're going to go to waste, so if he could help you out and
take them off of your hands you'd greatly appreciate it.

But why on earth make up the lame story, though? *Just give 'em the
'thank you' in appreciation...

You are free to present it as you wish, but the idea is to separate it
from being considered a form of repayment, no?

R

RicodJour wrote:
On Nov 2, 4:56 pm, dpb wrote:
RicodJour wrote:

...

The cost of the job is not the issue. Paying back a favor is.
Agreed, for sure...

by his house with a couple of huge-ass steaks and a bottle of really
nice wine, and say you were going to cook them up but something came
up and they're going to go to waste, so if he could help you out and
take them off of your hands you'd greatly appreciate it.
But why on earth make up the lame story, though? Just give 'em the
'thank you' in appreciation...

You are free to present it as you wish, but the idea is to separate it
from being considered a form of repayment, no?

"Thanks" doesn't do it???

--

Just pay it forward. Do someone else a favor, and it will
come around later. He's already refused money, I think it's
bad manners to insist.

--
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
..


"Jules" wrote
in message
news On Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:44:38 -0500, Jack wrote:
He refuses to charge me for the job, nor will he tell me
how much he would
get for it at a non-relatives house

That could be for any number of reasons.

See how long he's there working for and do him a favor of
similar
magnitude sometime.

Bother. You coulda come over and replaced my front brakes,
I'm still sore.

--
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
..


"Jack" wrote in message
...
Thanks for the advice. I greatly appreciate it. I will do
a favor of equal
magnitude for each one of you.

On Nov 2, 5:47*pm, dpb wrote:
RicodJour wrote:
On Nov 2, 4:56 pm, dpb wrote:
RicodJour wrote:

The cost of the job is not the issue. *Paying back a favor is. *

Agreed, for sure...

by his house with a couple of huge-ass steaks and a bottle of really
nice wine, and say you were going to cook them up but something came
up and they're going to go to waste, so if he could help you out and
take them off of your hands you'd greatly appreciate it.

But why on earth make up the lame story, though? *Just give 'em the
'thank you' in appreciation...

You are free to present it as you wish, but the idea is to separate it
from being considered a form of repayment, no?

"Thanks" doesn't do it??? *

Are you trying to convince me to be you, or what? That's a hard sell.

R

On Mon, 2 Nov 2009 09:44:38 -0500, "Jack" wrote:

This is a true story.

My cousin is licensed electrician who does mostly residential work. He is
coming over to connect 4 home runs into the panel. I've got all the
arc-fault breakers. The home runs are ready for him right near the panel.
He refuses to charge me for the job, nor will he tell me how much he would
get for it at a non-relatives house I'd like to write him a check anyways.
Hey, I'll give it to his wife. She'll take it.

Any ideas how much a job like this would cost? Thanks.

Pay him by the hour.
Pay him what you would expect to work for.

In article ,
"Jack" wrote:

This is a true story.

My cousin is licensed electrician who does mostly residential work. He is
coming over to connect 4 home runs into the panel. I've got all the
arc-fault breakers. The home runs are ready for him right near the panel.
He refuses to charge me for the job, nor will he tell me how much he would
get for it at a non-relatives house I'd like to write him a check anyways.
Hey, I'll give it to his wife. She'll take it.

Any ideas how much a job like this would cost? Thanks.


I've read the other 17 replies to date and have another suggestion: Tell
him you can't accept him doing the work free, but you could accept
having him teach you how to do it yourself. He stands beside you and
talks you through the job step by step. I see advantages all around with
that approach.

"Jack" wrote in message
This is a true story.

My cousin is licensed electrician who does mostly residential work. He is
coming over to connect 4 home runs into the panel. I've got all the
arc-fault breakers. The home runs are ready for him right near the panel.
He refuses to charge me for the job, nor will he tell me how much he would
get for it at a non-relatives house I'd like to write him a check
anyways. Hey, I'll give it to his wife. She'll take it.

Any ideas how much a job like this would cost? Thanks.


A large box of candy, or goodies like pie, cake, etc. would make me want to
come over and do more work!

But basically accept his kindness and say thank you! People who are giving
types like to give and do things for other people. The kindness they show
other people comes back in many different forms. Money is not necessary!

(This concept is impossible for the younger "me generation" people to
understand!)

On Nov 3, 11:41*am, "Bill" wrote:

A large box of candy, or goodies like pie, cake, etc. would make me want to
come over and do more work!

Ah, a man after my own heart! My sister knows that when I'm slaving
on her house, if she brings home some sweets I consider myself the
lucky one.

I am very glad that when I'm on the other side of the table the people
don't know that Entenmann's Rich Frosted donuts are my Kryptonite.
I'd cave on just about anything if they had an open box on their side
of the table!
http://entenmanns.bimbobakeriesusa.c...dId/7203000018

R

"RicodJour" wrote in message
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On Nov 3, 11:41 am, "Bill" wrote:

A large box of candy, or goodies like pie, cake, etc. would make me want
to
come over and do more work!

Ah, a man after my own heart! My sister knows that when I'm slaving
on her house, if she brings home some sweets I consider myself the
lucky one.

I am very glad that when I'm on the other side of the table the people
don't know that Entenmann's Rich Frosted donuts are my Kryptonite.
I'd cave on just about anything if they had an open box on their side
of the table!
http://entenmanns.bimbobakeriesusa.c...dId/7203000018

R
===
bah. everyone knows this is their best product

http://entenmanns.bimbobakeriesusa.c...001300/catId/3

RicodJour wrote in
:

On Nov 2, 9:44*am, "Jack" wrote:
This is a true story.

My cousin is licensed electrician who does mostly residential work.
*He
is
coming over to connect 4 home runs into the panel. *I've got all the
arc-fault breakers. *The home runs are ready for him right near the
pan
el.
He refuses to charge me for the job, nor will he tell me how much he
woul
d
get for it at a non-relatives house * I'd like to write him a check
any
ways.
Hey, I'll give it to his wife. *She'll take it.

Any ideas how much a job like this would cost? *Thanks.

The cost of the job is not the issue. Paying back a favor is. Drop
by his house with a couple of huge-ass steaks and a bottle of really
nice wine, and say you were going to cook them up but something came
up and they're going to go to waste, so if he could help you out and
take them off of your hands you'd greatly appreciate it.

R



Drop by his house with a couple of McD's cheeseburgers and a bottle of
Mad Dog 20/20. Next time he will tell you the cost and take a
check...that is if there is a next time.

"Stormin Mormon" wrote in news:hcnt10
:

Bother. You coulda come over and replaced my front brakes,
I'm still sore.


Try using a jack next time.

"Jack". That's some how a familiar term. I should google
that.

--
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
..


"Red Green" wrote in message
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"Stormin Mormon" wrote
in news:hcnt10
:

Bother. You coulda come over and replaced my front brakes,
I'm still sore.


Try using a jack next time.

Red Green posted for all of us...




Drop by his house with a couple of McD's cheeseburgers and a bottle of
Mad Dog 20/20. Next time he will tell you the cost and take a
check...that is if there is a next time.

This would be prior to him doing the work correct...

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Tekkie Don't bother to thank me, I do this as a public service.