Huntley Montana | cr39 - 9/27/2025 17:49 I would say just pay him well and the rental house not be a dump. I have been around the hired hand/ free rental house deal my dad has done forever. Usually the more you give the hired hand the lazier they get. Just pay them well.
I can attest to that.
I'm not sure if I will have a American worker next year. 2 men I had for 10-20 years this year were having a contest of who could do the least work. This started when I offered them 5% each on a new farm 3 years ago. I was hoping they would do extra work on the farm, but got less, with more complaints because "they had other things they wanted to do. "
Have 2 South Africans this year, planning on 4 next year. Americans complain when they work/show up 100 hours a pay period, South Africans don't like 100 hour pay periods, but like 130-200 hour pay periods . Problem is I have to put in more hours as they still are learning. |
Your advice on day to day management of a ranch hand
