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    Default Under what conditions would you pick lettuce, strawberries, etc?

    4th Edit: Try to consider what minimum you would consider working for, rather than what you would prefer! Thanks.

    Let us first recognize that this is a very low-skill, labor intensive, seasonal position. You may find work in the summer, or the autumn, or winter, depending on the crop. Everything from pumpkins to *enter fruit/vegetable here*.

    This assumes that illegal immigrants are not in competition for your job.

    BTW, you have no obligation to stay on for any longer than one day. So, if you need extra cash for some reason, you could just go to a day-labor hire spot in the morning and get to work for that day.

    EDIT:

    Pay for Performance Choice 'A'. Guaranteed minimum wage (requires at least low intensity). Medium Intensity (light sweat) = $10 an hour. High Intensity (soaking sweat) = $20 an hour

    Pay for Performance Choice 'B'. Guaranteed $15, but may not be rehired for poor performance (requires at least medium intensity. Medium Intensity (light sweat) = $15 an hour. High Intensity (soaking sweat) = $20 an hour )

    Pay for Performance Choice 'C'. Guaranteed minimum wage, but may not be rehired for poor performance (requires at least low intensity). Medium Intensity (light sweat) = $15 an hour. High Intensity (soaking sweat) = $30 an hour

    2nd Edit: Performace is based on the speed of your work, not how much you sweat. So you may end up being more efficient and sweating less. I am just pointing out the degree of difficulty that you will probably be required to work in order to be "high intensity".

    3rd Edit: All hourly wage jobs are guaranteed pay, but you may or may not not be welcome back if your level of work is less than that of the other workers. Expect a lower level of intensity than the P4P program. Probably just below medium intensity.
    Last edited by Divinus Arma; 08-17-2006 at 09:21.
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