Well, I mentioned it to illustrate that I intend to treat my new apprentice well.

Seriously, guys. $12.50 for a J-man (non-union, resi) is top pay around here.

$10 for entry level is unheard of.

Didn't mean to sound like I'm ripping people off!

What is entry level pay for your area?

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Meat packers here make minimum wage. It would be less, but the feds won't let 'em.

Entry level for most jobs around here is minumum wage, and usually no more that $6.00 p/h maximum. No benefits, ever.

Heck, OT is usually "saved for a rainy day" and paid at regular time on short weeks. Not that I'd do that, of course.

My gross business so far this year is about $26,000. How much of that should I give to a helper? All of it?

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If you think I'm bad off, my step Dad makes $200 a week working 7 14s at his Dairy Farm.

No exaggeration.

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-Virgil
Residential/Commercial Inspector
5 Star Inspections
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