https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:29:23 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-hire-a-friendacquaintance-to-do-work-around-your-house#post-88975 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 08:25:13 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 88975@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think I would. I feel like it could get awkward. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-hire-a-friendacquaintance-to-do-work-around-your-house#post-88961 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 07:59:54 +0000 Ardently 88961@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't. Just because I would be afraid it could mess up our relationship if things go sour. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-hire-a-friendacquaintance-to-do-work-around-your-house#post-88603 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:23:38 +0000 yoursilverlining 88603@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No. For the same reasons I would never sell a friend or family member a used car - too often things go wrong and the friendship/relationship suffers. There are plenty of cleaning services out there; I’d never hire a friend to clean my house. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-hire-a-friendacquaintance-to-do-work-around-your-house#post-88600 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:19:16 +0000 tequiero21 88600@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i don't think i would. they'd be like doing my laundry and all. plus, i'd feel bad asking her to do things. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-hire-a-friendacquaintance-to-do-work-around-your-house#post-87933 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:39:27 +0000 heffalump 87933@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: Usually, depending on what's going on with LO, we'll go outside and sit out front because I like to take my dog out there so he doesn't bother them the whole time. That way I don't really have to interact with her that much. But you're not supposed to help the cleaning lady! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-hire-a-friendacquaintance-to-do-work-around-your-house#post-87928 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:36:55 +0000 chopsuey 87928@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@artbee: HAHA. I just think it'd be awkward since we know the person.. I'd feel like I need to help or talk to her while she's cleaning? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-hire-a-friendacquaintance-to-do-work-around-your-house#post-87926 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:35:56 +0000 Andrea 87926@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would not have a friend clean my house. I feel weird about that. Too personal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-hire-a-friendacquaintance-to-do-work-around-your-house#post-87924 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:34:01 +0000 MrsH 87924@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Somone I knew from H.S. who was getting their masters degree and needed some extra cash did our housekeeping for a couple of months. I wish she was still doing it. The service we hired after sucks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-hire-a-friendacquaintance-to-do-work-around-your-house#post-87923 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:33:32 +0000 heffalump 87923@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: What's awkward about it? I think having a cleaning lady is awkward in general. She comes to clean my house while I sit here and play with LO. I feel like she thinks I don't do anything all day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-hire-a-friendacquaintance-to-do-work-around-your-house#post-87920 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:31:59 +0000 Mrs. Sunglasses 87920@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Um depends on your relationship and if you are open and honest. Honestly my husband is too demanding that it would clearly end a friendship. So it's a no go for us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-hire-a-friendacquaintance-to-do-work-around-your-house#post-87917 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:29:51 +0000 chopsuey 87917@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@artbee: I was thinking about hiring someone we know to clean our house. DH is against it though. Thought it might be nice to give her the business, but eh. It's kinda awkward. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-hire-a-friendacquaintance-to-do-work-around-your-house#post-87904 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:23:18 +0000 heffalump 87904@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My SIL's dad does all of our handyman work. When we first moved here I was 8 months pregnant and hubby was busy working so we needed him for painting and fixing up little things around the house. He also fixed up and painting our townhouse that we're renting out and moved us. </p> <p>He's great at those things and I love that I can trust him in my house, with our keys, etc. Are you worried about having a friend do stuff for you? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-hire-a-friendacquaintance-to-do-work-around-your-house#post-87896 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:20:50 +0000 chopsuey 87896@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Housekeeping, contract work, painting, etc.? </p>