To ask neighbour to pay son more?

[SunIsOutAgain]

My neighbour asked my 14 year old to do some jobs in the garden today. Cutting the lawn, taking back some hedges, tidying etc.

He is fairly competent at these things and it took him 2.5 hours. I would expect an adult could do it in 2, but it wasn't an especially small job.

She gave him £15 and he was a bit disappointed as he was hoping for 20. He said he didn't clarify the pay before starting (obviously an error that we've now discussed for next time).

It was very hot here today, which doesn't change the value of the work but does affect how he felt when he had finished!

Is this a reasonable amount of money? Should i speak to her?

I have paid my teens £10 an hour for manual garden work this weekend. I think £7 is mean but you can’t ask for more now. Just be clear in future what the rate is.

yes! Inside and out and it was a disaster. They well earned it

It is a bit on the low side, but I think it would be hugely awkward and embarrassing to go over and ask for more money! Next time he’ll just have to say that he’s busy.

I think older people sometimes struggle to come to terms with inflation, and understanding that what was a lot of money in 1986, isn’t now!

I wouldn’t find it embarrassing. The tight arse neighbour should feel embarrassed.