I figured since I lack some of the grammar and punctuation skills (if you haven't noticed) on this very here blog, why not ask him to proofread my work? He after all graduated from our college majoring in English and is a writer. Why not ask him to reciprocate in return? You know “scratch my back”. I initially grumbled, but in a somewhat hesitant fashion agreed for at least the next year. He contacts me that his business isn't really making much money, it's a non-profit organization, and if we could donate our service. So one year later his contract is up with our services. To make a long story short, I would normally give this type of hand holding to our higher paying customers. I also may not be on duty or be able to assist them with their issue. I've learned over the years, I do not want to available 24/7. I prefer customers going though various other channels, than contacting me directly via my cell phone. I only give out my cell phone to friends and family. Unfortunately, he has something my clients do not – a direct line to my cell phone. Much more assistance than I myself would normally do (in many cases someone else within my company would help him). My friend needed much more assistance to get going on our service. The ironic thing is friends and family are usually much more demanding than paying clients. He signed up, but he required a lot of hand-holding to get his service going. I said yes this time, and marked off 60% off our normal list price for that service. He again asked if I could give him a deal. I never agreed to his terms, and we each went our separate ways.įast forward to last year, he also needed some help and wanted to use our services again. He proceeded to bitch at me and said I should do it for free since he was my friend. About 4-5 years ago, he contacted me for free service through my company. We both went to the same college together and were roommates. Based upon helping his wife and daughter last round, I believe he owes me a lot. It seems like my brother (and parents convincing me to help him) always needed something from me. The relationship has always been very one sided. He still was annoyed with me, and stated how he would do anything for me in return. I told him straight up, even if we had a great relationship, I still wouldn't be able to help him for free. So I don't have the time in my work and personal schedule to do this. I explained to him the work required, and how I'm behind on other paying projects. My brother initially didn't understand the time involved to do the work. It also happens to be related to what I do with my business online. The project at minimum would take 40 hours and probably wind up taking 80 hours. Now mind you he wasn't asking for a little 1-3 hour project. He recently mentioned to me he was starting a new business and needed some of my services to help him online. My brotherĪs I mentioned, I've not had a good relationship because of many reasons. Lately I feel like I've been taken advantage of, feel like the reciprocation is very one sided, and I am not being appreciated for the work I do pro bono. After working 80+ hour work week, I don't seem to have a lot of it, and I would like some time away from what I do in business That I know eventually in return, someday, somehow I'll be able to get a return favor from them.There is no costs I must outlay myself.The work involved is only a few hours maximum.I have no issue with helping others if it's based upon: If you have a technical problem, I am your goto man. Friends commonly call me asking all sorts of computer questions. I'm always helping my mother, sister-in-law, and the outlaws (otherwise known as in-laws) with their computer problems. I've always been the “Geek Squad” within the Investor Junkie family. Since I've been in my teens, it seems like I was the computer wiz kid that everyone went to for help. Now don't take what I'm saying as I'm a heartless bastard that doesn't help anyone.
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