How Do You Avoid Getting Ripped Off As A Laborer?
Working as an itinerant laborer has its advantages but at the end of the day you need to watch your own back. Here are some tips to avoid getting stiffed. Avoid taking any jobs you heard about from someone who has been drinking and use your best judgment. In a pinch once, I signed on for a roofing crew helmed by a tipsy older guy riding a bike with no brakes. It didn’t end up in my favor. Resist the corner with illegal immigrants. These unfortunate souls are routinely forced to endure long days that end up with no pay at all. While your English skills and documentation may seem to put you at an advantage, your asking price is going to be too high and you risk resentment from the fellow workers. Introduce yourself to the property/job owner. The more points of contact you have with managers and owners the more resources you’ll have if someone tries to pull a fast one. Wear a hunting knife on your belt. On a labor gig this can be written off as something that might be necessary for work,
