Paying my niece to ship my packages, is this a fair wage?

Onion · #1 08-12-2016

I'm going to Europe for three months, I'm thinking about paying my niece to ship out my packages so I don't have to close down my stores. Do you think $1.50 per a package would be a fair wage or am I overpaying? I sell anywhere from 400-700 items a week, so she will be making roughly $600-$1050 weekly.

90% of my sales come from my real Amazon store, the remaining 10% are from stealth accounts. Do you think it would be a bad idea to let her onto my stealth accounts?

yankee · #2 08-12-2016

I pay my guys $2.00 per package and they have to cover any mistakes they make(they dont make many because of this)

This fee also includes storage and inventory control.

phaz0rz · #3 08-12-2016

I pay my wife and her friend $1k each per month under the table to fill around 1500 small orders weekly. I pay the majority of the bills so I can understand my wife working for this wage, but I have no idea why the other girl works 6 days per week for $250 per week...

I think your wage is more than fair. But I guess that also depends on what type of orders she will be filling.

Personally, I have yet to trust anyone to run any of my accounts.

yankee · #4 08-12-2016

I am guessing your wife's friend likes to hang out at your house and does not need more money lol

phaz0rz · #5 08-12-2016

Yeah, that has a lot to do with it. They waste a lot of time bullsh**ting around. I couldn't care less though as long as all the orders go out.

It's a pretty easy job. For them at least..

james13v · #6 08-12-2016

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Originally Posted by Onion

I'm going to Europe for three months, I'm thinking about paying my niece to ship out my packages so I don't have to close down my stores. Do you think $1.50 per a package would be a fair wage or am I overpaying? I sell anywhere from 400-700 items a week, so she will be making roughly $600-$1050 weekly.

90% of my sales come from my real Amazon store, the remaining 10% are from stealth accounts. Do you think it would be a bad idea to let her onto my stealth accounts?

dayum! where do you live? Can I work for you? lol

MM78 · #7 08-12-2016

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Originally Posted by Onion

I'm going to Europe for three months, I'm thinking about paying my niece to ship out my packages so I don't have to close down my stores. Do you think $1.50 per a package would be a fair wage or am I overpaying? I sell anywhere from 400-700 items a week, so she will be making roughly $600-$1050 weekly.

90% of my sales come from my real Amazon store, the remaining 10% are from stealth accounts. Do you think it would be a bad idea to let her onto my stealth accounts?

Id like to submit my Resume if possible, do you offer health, 401K, Company Car?

yaBeh8ater · #8 08-12-2016

Sign me up! But I have to get employee benefits.

Ubaida · #9 08-12-2016

If she can get the job done good and you make money, its fair for both I think. Seems like a much better option than closing down your stores.

#10 08-13-2016

I think it also depends how old your niece is and how long it takes to pack each item.

sax4 · #11 08-13-2016

I would happily work for you if you pay my flight to America plus expenses

Watch out your niece doesn't outsource to someone for $0.50 per item

MM78 · #12 08-13-2016

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Originally Posted by sax4

I would happily work for you if you pay my flight to America plus expenses

Watch out your niece doesn't outsource to someone for $0.50 per item

Now that's how it's done!

butterbear · #13 08-13-2016

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Originally Posted by Onion

I'm going to Europe for three months, I'm thinking about paying my niece to ship out my packages so I don't have to close down my stores. Do you think $1.50 per a package would be a fair wage or am I overpaying? I sell anywhere from 400-700 items a week, so she will be making roughly $600-$1050 weekly.

90% of my sales come from my real Amazon store, the remaining 10% are from stealth accounts. Do you think it would be a bad idea to let her onto my stealth accounts?

hire me please

Onion · #14 08-14-2016

I'm looking to hire some more employees, is anyone interested in scrubbing toilets?

All joking aside, I'm actually on the market for a web designer. I just need a simple easy to navigate desktop/mobile website created for my landscaping business, nothing fancy. If you guys know of any reputable designers, please send me a PM.