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PMG

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Risk taking for family
« on: March 25, 2014, 04:29:44 PM »
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Milspecstache

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Re: Risk taking for family
« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2014, 05:02:03 PM »
Someone told me a long time ago that anytime someone asked for a favor from me, I needed to respond by giving them a task to do (to show good faith/do their part).  Never volunteer to help someone without them doing something first on their end.  I think you are applying that concept by asking him to contribute money/do the maintenance/etc.  I am still surprised by how many people will walk away when I ask them to 'do their part' but it quickly reveals those who are trying to get something free from me (time and/or money).

Overall I think I would so the same thing you are doing.  It is always good to help out family and talking to him about finances is also great.  Not only are you giving him a fish but you are also trying to teach him to fish.
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luigi49

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Re: Risk taking for family
« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2014, 05:27:49 PM »
It looks like your younger brother is responsible.  I will say he is a good risk.  He is lucky to have a older sister like you.  Believe me karma will come back to you 10 times better.
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Cassie

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Re: Risk taking for family
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2014, 06:21:43 PM »
I totally agree that you should expect something in return. You are doing him a big favor and I think it will be a win-win for both of you:))
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MrsPete

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Re: Risk taking for family
« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2014, 06:27:22 PM »
Quote from: Milspecstache on March 25, 2014, 05:02:03 PM
Someone told me a long time ago that anytime someone asked for a favor from me, I needed to respond by giving them a task to do (to show good faith/do their part).  Never volunteer to help someone without them doing something first on their end.  I think you are applying that concept by asking him to contribute money/do the maintenance/etc.  I am still surprised by how many people will walk away when I ask them to 'do their part' but it quickly reveals those who are trying to get something free from me (time and/or money).

Overall I think I would so the same thing you are doing.  It is always good to help out family and talking to him about finances is also great.  Not only are you giving him a fish but you are also trying to teach him to fish.
That's an interesting idea, and I think I can really use that advice in my life -- I just have to think through the details.  Thanks!
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