One thing my wife & I have found is that those who are day-laborers should be befriended, so you can get the inside scoop..
They are the ones, who know
- who is a carpenter/plumber
- where to get the cheap deals
- Issues that exist in your community
- how to do certain things we may have forgotten over our stay outside India
Don't get too close to them and don't hire just about anyone. Only those who come recommended by your acquaintances.
Make sure they have limited access to your personal life and funds. DO NOT lend them loans, but offer to take them to the Doctor and offer to pay the visit/medicine when they are genuinely sick.
Respect them, and share a cup-of Tea with them and they will RESPECT YOU.
Now in India, cellphones have become very common, even day workers have a pre-paid cellphone. So you will get a lot of Missed calls and you will have to return the calls.
(OH REMEMBER NEVER PICK UP A CALL WHICH STARTS WITH '+91140*', THESE ARE LEGAL MARKETING CALLS)
They are the ones, who know
- who is a carpenter/plumber
- where to get the cheap deals
- Issues that exist in your community
- how to do certain things we may have forgotten over our stay outside India
Don't get too close to them and don't hire just about anyone. Only those who come recommended by your acquaintances.
Make sure they have limited access to your personal life and funds. DO NOT lend them loans, but offer to take them to the Doctor and offer to pay the visit/medicine when they are genuinely sick.
Respect them, and share a cup-of Tea with them and they will RESPECT YOU.
Now in India, cellphones have become very common, even day workers have a pre-paid cellphone. So you will get a lot of Missed calls and you will have to return the calls.
(OH REMEMBER NEVER PICK UP A CALL WHICH STARTS WITH '+91140*', THESE ARE LEGAL MARKETING CALLS)
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