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April 7, 2009
help with moving furniture
pretty basic problem: I need to move a few pieces of furniture around. I think it should take ~20 minutes. Unfortunately I need second man to help me with this. So I saw a "day labor" kind of guys on the corner of 5th ave and Ovington. Should I go there and ask them to help? Is it safe? How much would it cost?
Of course I will get his SSN, check against DHS database and fill in W9.
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I've thought of that too for meeting guys when I'm desperate.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 7, 2009 8:56 AM
I've thought of that kind of thing, especially after the NYT ran a sad article about the men (and women) who are out there hoping. I think the crucial factor is your feeling about your safety.
Posted by: FishieFishie at April 7, 2009 9:10 AM
Seriously...The reality of that situation is clear across the country. In more suburban areas the parking lot of any Home Depot or Lowe's is usually full of available workers even in good times.
Many years ago a friend of mine who was a "house husband" acted as his own general contractor out in Alameda, CA. He bought a van and went out and rounded up his crew every day.
Repatriation amounts back to mexico are down significantly this year. They were already down in 2008 from peak levels of $25B in 2007. I know my friend is now only working 4 days instead of 6.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 7, 2009 9:15 AM
DIBS - I thought asians were more your style.
Posted by: SenatorStreet at April 7, 2009 10:25 AM
I did that for a big clean-out job I had & it worked fine. I took a friend along who speaks Spanish so I could describe the work & what I proposed to pay (& also as a safe step - I'm 65 & female - she is younger.)
Posted by: Arkady at April 7, 2009 10:53 AM
Give the guy cash. He needs the money!
Now is not the time to be a bureaucrat.
It is a small job.
Posted by: Ysabelle at April 7, 2009 10:58 AM
Dude, I use day laborers all the time!
Posted by: rh at April 7, 2009 1:20 PM
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