stan6453

Very dependent on the situation - you need to value the components of what you're offering. If you are offering room & board (and that means a private room of his own - if its a shared room/bed, that doesn't count), then that's also compensation to be factored in. if you're paying for things for him (cell phone, subway passes, etc.), that should also be included. and then you need to figure out how much you're asking in time commitment - a 24/7 expectation should be more highly compensated than something that only requires 25-30 hours/week (and yes, that time commitment should include hours where he is not "working", but you still demand he be there for you). Also look at the complexity/requirements of the duties you're asking him to perform, and calculate wages based on what you would pay someone for the most demanding task; (e.g., if he's a cook, housecleaner, and personal trainer, then don't expect to calculate wages based on housecleaner, the most menial of his activities). Just some thoughts