Bartering for services
Posted on July 12, 2007 - Filed Under Philosophy |
All of the interior painting must be done in one day.
Hiring a crew would cost several thousands. Fortunately, I can save this money by painting myself. But I can’t pay it myself.
Several friends have helped along the way, giving a few hours here and there. I repay their generosity by treating them to lunch. But now we have a whole day.
So I bartered. A friend was having problems with his website, lasting several weeks. I gave him my knowledge and fixed his site in about 2 hours. In exchange, he is giving me an entire day of his services.
I think I got the better end of that deal.
Bartering for services is an $8 billion dollar industry. I don’t need all $8 billion. Maybe several thousands. I’m not greedy.
In my humble opinion, this is a form of currency not utilized often enough. Certainly I would rather program for someone and have them provide me with free refinished hardwood floors.
But I don’t think that will happen.
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