TO WORK... ...OR NOT
And, my son Britts' reply was, "There is no way I'm filing for unemployment". It was no surprise to me, for his first words to family and friends shortly after birth were,"Don't worry I'll take care of it". He had, and has, no use for a stimulus package, You see he is a "Handyman" and has long been serving a small community and, by referral, been expanding into a larger radius.
He is now in his early fifties and now consiodering the threat of fines ($600.00 an incident) for operating without license and insurance. The pressures are increasing even in the face of huge unimployment.
Admittedly, there are a number of equities here; The brother Handyman who says he is losing businesss or pay scale due to unfair competition. The government, by loss of fees (pay unto Ceasar) and the insurance company loss of payments and security. He was once licensed and bonded. He worked less in good times.
Britts' customer is fully advised as to the lack of above and why he is competitive. The customer reacts to the benefit of, in most every case, a much lower bid. He works on small deposits and pay upon completion and satisfaction. It is very apparent that many people choose to correct a problem or do an improvement based upon its' affordability. Britt uses few subs because of his overall cabability in many fields. Many of his patrons are real-estate investors with rentals. All on referrals and no advertising.
On the one hand, in this ecomomy materials are being purchased and problems are being solved that may have gone wanting. Often the elderly are involved.
On the other; Rules are rules and the equities listed are to be considered.
Is there ever a time that we as parents are not called upon to measure our principles against our childrens conduct? What was it that we instilled in them? As with all of my four (and theirs) the work ethic - That rules were not only there to punish errant behavior, but to protect others. There are the moral imperatives of God that are foremost.
This is not a "What would Jesus do" issue... or is it? I do not look for grey areas - Nor does God acknowlege them ; But I know grey when I see it. Perhaps only because he is my boy and he is a work or die kind of guy.
What say you? milt
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Author: hiswitness
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i am a retired corporate trainer who rediscovered my gift of painting later in life. and in more recent years the writing of poetry and an other literature. my home is portland, oregon where i have shown my art professionally for the past fifteen years. i am the artist/ director...
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