A homeowner recounts the story of a neighborhood kid who started cutting his lawn without permission. The kid claimed to do this for all the neighbors and expected $5 per cut. When confronted, the homeowner refused to pay as there was no prior agreement. This led to an angry confrontation with the kid's mother.
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OP says the woman basically tuned him out and walked away from him while he was talking to her, leaving him surprised that the adult in the situation was handling it worse than her literal child. The site goes on to list several tips for launching a successful business while you’re in high school, which OP’s neighbor’s kid is headed to next year, as it happens. Some of these include identifying your passion and skill set, creating a unique selling proposition that makes your business stand out from the crowd, networking with local businesses and organizations, and offering exceptional customer service.
What do you think of OP’s situation? Was it a jerk move, or was the kid’s mom the actual jerk? Let us know your opinion in the comments!
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