Excellent list. I admit, the cover letter wasn't my strongest point when I was last looking for jobs in 2005-2006, but the job market wasn't as bad as it is today, either. So, if I were looking for jobs, I would definitely make sure I was more careful about these types of things.
Good tips. Fruit theft is prevalent in my parents' neighborhood so my father writes "Stolen from (address)" on the pomelo (Chinese grapefruit) with a permanent marker when it's ripening on the tree.
I'm a firm believer that kids should have set chores with no pay to help them learn responsibility. It's too easy once they get older for them to say they don't care about the money and just won't do the work. When they're old enough, I plan to give my kids an allowance that is kept separate to help them learn about budgeting. I'll probably also set up a system where they can do extra chores for money as well.
In my opinion, kids should not be paid for chores. Chores are just a part of life and to help make the family dynamics run smoothly, they just need to help out. However an allowance will teach children how to be financial responsible, my kids (10, 7, 4, 2) getting 1 dollar per year. (example: My 10 year old gets $10 per month). My 10 & 7 year old are required to put their earnings in four separate funds: Tithe 10%, Long Terms savings 40%, Short Term Savings 20%, and spending 30%. Younger Children only tithe and have spending money.
I agree with others -- I think that regular chores should not be done for money, but opportunities to go above and beyond should be rewarded. Plus, it's a good way to instill a hard work ethic and an appreciation for money.
NO!!!! They should NOT get paid to do chores around the house. They live, eat and sleep there and should be required to help out. When I was growing up, I didn't even receive an allowance and was required to take out the trash, wash dishes and when I got a little older, mow the lawn. Kids today have it easy; they do NOT respect their elders and expect their parents to do everything for them!!!
my kids are 3 and 5, but have regular chores like putting their dishes away and keeping their room picked up. They don't get paid for those. When they do something bigger like helping pull weeds, rake leaves etc we usually do give them a bit of an allowance as an incentive. I had an allowance growing up but it was also understood I had to do my chores to get it
I agree with the JAIMEs. I have an MBA in Business from University of Phoenix, and the tuition was paid by my employer at a 100% by the time I graduated in 2006! Oh, does that sound good? Yes, of course! But I almost got crazy to make sure I had good grades, otherwise the benefit would have been suspended, and manage all the working time with extensive, (I mean extensive!!) home work ! Since then, I used all the knowledge from that and applied to supervise a team located in Mexico, which I worked very hard to achieve a strong performance, to listen from my manager that certificate degree did not mean "anything", but rather my capabilities to perform the job. I totally disagree with him at first, because many things we learn in the academic environment were helpful at work for strategic planning. To make the story short, I have all the skilled background, but have never been promoted. So was he right about an MBA does not mean anything ? or 1) maybe he was afraid I was going to take his place, because he DIDN'T have an MBA?; or 2) he was a man (oh yes, there are still some barriers for women at work), and 3) Politics.. yes, I was NOT one of his "buddies" to discuss soccer games, and I did not play chess, and I did not went happy hour every Friday to "scape' from "unsuccessful marriage". Anyways, all that work at school for nothing.. ?? Surely I added more gray hair and wrinkles! oh and my beautiful certificate is in a frame, (not hanged) but standing in a shelf at home! The good thing I didn;t have to pay.. but it cost me some years of counseling therapy to rebounce the positives and throw away the negatives!! Good luck!
There are certain things they do and not get paid for just because those are things that people naturally do, ie put your dishes in the dishwasher when you are done eating. However, for chores, yes they should get paid to learn the value of money. They SHOULD NOT get an allowance, where they get paid the same about every week. That's teaching them the wrong way to get money. Kids should get a commission. If they do the chore, they get paid. If they don't do the chore, they DO NOT get paid. Children NEED to understand that WORK=MONEY!!!!!! That's how it is in the real world.
I currently do not have any children but from my experience as a child and watching others now with their children I do not feel children should be paid for doing their chores. They should learn to clean their own messes and not expect ($) compensation for it. They are, after all, living in the house for free, they have food in their bellies, clothes on their back and loving parents to care for them when they are ill. If the child goes over and beyond doing their chores (vacuuming, doing the families laundry, etc...) then MAYBE they could be paid, but I feel in a different way of extras. For instance, extra desert, extra time to stay up/outside playing, extra toy, etc...
Now when the child grows up and reaches their teen years and would then (hopefully) have a much better understanding of money and budgeting, then they can begin receiving a weekly allowance of $10-$20.
My 11 year old daughter has some chores that are required and she is not paid for those, but extra chores like cleaning mom's car or extra things she does get paid extra $. She gets a regular allowance every month as well.
These are such fantastic tips. My personal favourite is "jumping the shark," but I'm also a fan of making a commitment. The Pomodoro Technique is great for concentrating on one task at a time as you set a timer for 25 minutes, then take a 5 minute break, then another 25 minutes, with a 15 minute break every 4 "pomodoros." It's a great way to keep yourself on track, because who can't sit down and do something for 25 minutes?
This is a great, great post for anyone, especially businesses owners like myself.
We have set chores that our 13 year old son has to do that is not tied to any monetary value. When he does extra chores to earn money, like mowing the yard, we have a rule he has to go by. He is allowed to spend 50%, has to save 25% and donate the other 25% to the church. We have three envelopes and he keeps up with the money!
I believe kids should not get paid for chores. Chores teach them so many things, especially how to take care of themselves when they grow up. No one pays me to do the dishes, vacuum, or make my bed as an adult. I get paid for doing my job. I believe in paying for extra things beyond chores. Such as mowing the lawn, washing the car, and racking.
My kids get paid the same amount I do for taking care of the house..... zero!! My husband and I decided a long time ago that I would stay home with the kids and I have been blessed to be able to do that for several years now. Because of this choice, our budget is very close. So along with a tight budget and the belief that helping around the house is something that you have to do in life, we have chosen not to give our kids an allowance. A clean home and clothes is payment enough for all of us!!
If I had kids I'd give them an allowance, but if they neglected their chores or otherwise behaved badly they would lose it or have it reduced until they did made more of an effort.
I'd keep both the chores and the allowance moderate. My own mom was kind of psycho in many ways, and I was expected to keep her house ridiculously clean. My childhood was pretty miserable and full of drudgery, I wouldn't want to duplicate that with my own children.
I believe kids should get paid for doing chores and that these chores should carry more responsibility the older they get.I have eight children and when they were all small, I gave them very little money but as they got older,the amount went up.As soon as someone got a part-time job,they got no allowance but still had weekly jobs to do for basic house cleaning to learn to balance work,school and spare time.The money I gave(give) for allowance is to be used by my children to buy some clothes,junk food,movie nights and other items they might like to buy and have to save for(ipods or mp3 players...).Though this system is not perfect,it has helped them learn much.
Yes and no. Kids should have basic household chores that they are required to do just for living there. Their own laundry (when they are old enough), picking up after themselves, keeping room clean, etc. But then there should be extra household chores they can do to earn money. These chores should only be available after their other basic chores are done and only if the child is not grounded or otherwise in trouble.
Excellent list. I admit, the cover letter wasn't my strongest point when I was last looking for jobs in 2005-2006, but the job market wasn't as bad as it is today, either. So, if I were looking for jobs, I would definitely make sure I was more careful about these types of things.
Good tips. Fruit theft is prevalent in my parents' neighborhood so my father writes "Stolen from (address)" on the pomelo (Chinese grapefruit) with a permanent marker when it's ripening on the tree.
I'm a firm believer that kids should have set chores with no pay to help them learn responsibility. It's too easy once they get older for them to say they don't care about the money and just won't do the work. When they're old enough, I plan to give my kids an allowance that is kept separate to help them learn about budgeting. I'll probably also set up a system where they can do extra chores for money as well.
In my opinion, kids should not be paid for chores. Chores are just a part of life and to help make the family dynamics run smoothly, they just need to help out. However an allowance will teach children how to be financial responsible, my kids (10, 7, 4, 2) getting 1 dollar per year. (example: My 10 year old gets $10 per month). My 10 & 7 year old are required to put their earnings in four separate funds: Tithe 10%, Long Terms savings 40%, Short Term Savings 20%, and spending 30%. Younger Children only tithe and have spending money.
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I agree with others -- I think that regular chores should not be done for money, but opportunities to go above and beyond should be rewarded. Plus, it's a good way to instill a hard work ethic and an appreciation for money.
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i don't think they should, unless if it is a special chore (like washing cars)
NO!!!! They should NOT get paid to do chores around the house. They live, eat and sleep there and should be required to help out. When I was growing up, I didn't even receive an allowance and was required to take out the trash, wash dishes and when I got a little older, mow the lawn. Kids today have it easy; they do NOT respect their elders and expect their parents to do everything for them!!!
my kids are 3 and 5, but have regular chores like putting their dishes away and keeping their room picked up. They don't get paid for those. When they do something bigger like helping pull weeds, rake leaves etc we usually do give them a bit of an allowance as an incentive. I had an allowance growing up but it was also understood I had to do my chores to get it
I agree with the JAIMEs. I have an MBA in Business from University of Phoenix, and the tuition was paid by my employer at a 100% by the time I graduated in 2006! Oh, does that sound good? Yes, of course! But I almost got crazy to make sure I had good grades, otherwise the benefit would have been suspended, and manage all the working time with extensive, (I mean extensive!!) home work ! Since then, I used all the knowledge from that and applied to supervise a team located in Mexico, which I worked very hard to achieve a strong performance, to listen from my manager that certificate degree did not mean "anything", but rather my capabilities to perform the job. I totally disagree with him at first, because many things we learn in the academic environment were helpful at work for strategic planning. To make the story short, I have all the skilled background, but have never been promoted. So was he right about an MBA does not mean anything ? or 1) maybe he was afraid I was going to take his place, because he DIDN'T have an MBA?; or 2) he was a man (oh yes, there are still some barriers for women at work), and 3) Politics.. yes, I was NOT one of his "buddies" to discuss soccer games, and I did not play chess, and I did not went happy hour every Friday to "scape' from "unsuccessful marriage". Anyways, all that work at school for nothing.. ?? Surely I added more gray hair and wrinkles! oh and my beautiful certificate is in a frame, (not hanged) but standing in a shelf at home! The good thing I didn;t have to pay.. but it cost me some years of counseling therapy to rebounce the positives and throw away the negatives!! Good luck!
There are certain things they do and not get paid for just because those are things that people naturally do, ie put your dishes in the dishwasher when you are done eating. However, for chores, yes they should get paid to learn the value of money. They SHOULD NOT get an allowance, where they get paid the same about every week. That's teaching them the wrong way to get money. Kids should get a commission. If they do the chore, they get paid. If they don't do the chore, they DO NOT get paid. Children NEED to understand that WORK=MONEY!!!!!! That's how it is in the real world.
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I currently do not have any children but from my experience as a child and watching others now with their children I do not feel children should be paid for doing their chores. They should learn to clean their own messes and not expect ($) compensation for it. They are, after all, living in the house for free, they have food in their bellies, clothes on their back and loving parents to care for them when they are ill. If the child goes over and beyond doing their chores (vacuuming, doing the families laundry, etc...) then MAYBE they could be paid, but I feel in a different way of extras. For instance, extra desert, extra time to stay up/outside playing, extra toy, etc...
Now when the child grows up and reaches their teen years and would then (hopefully) have a much better understanding of money and budgeting, then they can begin receiving a weekly allowance of $10-$20.
My 11 year old daughter has some chores that are required and she is not paid for those, but extra chores like cleaning mom's car or extra things she does get paid extra $. She gets a regular allowance every month as well.
These are such fantastic tips. My personal favourite is "jumping the shark," but I'm also a fan of making a commitment. The Pomodoro Technique is great for concentrating on one task at a time as you set a timer for 25 minutes, then take a 5 minute break, then another 25 minutes, with a 15 minute break every 4 "pomodoros." It's a great way to keep yourself on track, because who can't sit down and do something for 25 minutes?
This is a great, great post for anyone, especially businesses owners like myself.
We have set chores that our 13 year old son has to do that is not tied to any monetary value. When he does extra chores to earn money, like mowing the yard, we have a rule he has to go by. He is allowed to spend 50%, has to save 25% and donate the other 25% to the church. We have three envelopes and he keeps up with the money!
I believe kids should not get paid for chores. Chores teach them so many things, especially how to take care of themselves when they grow up. No one pays me to do the dishes, vacuum, or make my bed as an adult. I get paid for doing my job. I believe in paying for extra things beyond chores. Such as mowing the lawn, washing the car, and racking.
My kids get paid the same amount I do for taking care of the house..... zero!! My husband and I decided a long time ago that I would stay home with the kids and I have been blessed to be able to do that for several years now. Because of this choice, our budget is very close. So along with a tight budget and the belief that helping around the house is something that you have to do in life, we have chosen not to give our kids an allowance. A clean home and clothes is payment enough for all of us!!
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Chores are a part of family life and should be required for pulling their weight! Allowance should be viewed as a gift for the same reasons.
If I had kids I'd give them an allowance, but if they neglected their chores or otherwise behaved badly they would lose it or have it reduced until they did made more of an effort.
I'd keep both the chores and the allowance moderate. My own mom was kind of psycho in many ways, and I was expected to keep her house ridiculously clean. My childhood was pretty miserable and full of drudgery, I wouldn't want to duplicate that with my own children.
I believe kids should get paid for doing chores and that these chores should carry more responsibility the older they get.I have eight children and when they were all small, I gave them very little money but as they got older,the amount went up.As soon as someone got a part-time job,they got no allowance but still had weekly jobs to do for basic house cleaning to learn to balance work,school and spare time.The money I gave(give) for allowance is to be used by my children to buy some clothes,junk food,movie nights and other items they might like to buy and have to save for(ipods or mp3 players...).Though this system is not perfect,it has helped them learn much.
Yes and no. Kids should have basic household chores that they are required to do just for living there. Their own laundry (when they are old enough), picking up after themselves, keeping room clean, etc. But then there should be extra household chores they can do to earn money. These chores should only be available after their other basic chores are done and only if the child is not grounded or otherwise in trouble.