Kylara
Well-Known Member
Having freelance emergency temp groomed for people over the years I think I have a slightly distorted view of wages. I'd love to be able to pay £10-15 an hour for a part time groom (what I charged for freelancing), but simply can't afford to do that yet, but I am loathe to pay minimum wage!
Would people be happy with £7.50-8 an hour? or am I being stingy with that (bering in mind I'd want a good groom who knows their stuff). I know an awful lot get very bad pay and would rather hire one groom on good pay than two on bad pay. But I haven't hired an employee before so a bit worried about what to offer really.
Would be general duties, with some sole charge, and riding if capable. I don't want to over or under pay, but I'm not sure what that is for part time groom work! Obviously I want to attract a lovely wonderful brilliant groom, and I know I won't get that if I pay peanuts, but how much over peanuts should I go? And is peanuts just NMW?
Would people be happy with £7.50-8 an hour? or am I being stingy with that (bering in mind I'd want a good groom who knows their stuff). I know an awful lot get very bad pay and would rather hire one groom on good pay than two on bad pay. But I haven't hired an employee before so a bit worried about what to offer really.
Would be general duties, with some sole charge, and riding if capable. I don't want to over or under pay, but I'm not sure what that is for part time groom work! Obviously I want to attract a lovely wonderful brilliant groom, and I know I won't get that if I pay peanuts, but how much over peanuts should I go? And is peanuts just NMW?