I pay someone to clean my compound for me. My partner says I waste money by doing that. What do you think?

[Fidelia]

I know that I am young and agile and I should be cleaning my compound by myself. But I don't see myself doing that. I rather pay the small boys around to help me with the cleaning. My partner has criticised that and says that I am wasting money on that lifestyle.

Is it a waste of money from your point of view to pay someone to clean my surroundings for me?

 

[gwolf666]

Honestly, I don't see it as a waste of money; it depends a lot on the context and your priorities. If you have the time, the energy, and you enjoy doing it, cleaning your own space can be a good way to save money and stay active. But if you'd rather spend that time on something more productive, relaxing, or that generates income, there's nothing wrong with paying someone to do it. You're actually delegating a task to optimize your time, and that's also a smart way to manage your resources.
Plus, you're helping the neighborhood kids earn some money, which has a positive social value. Your partner may see it as an unnecessary expense, but if it represents convenience and efficiency for you, there's nothing wrong with it. The balance lies in not spending more than reasonable, but also not feeling guilty about simplifying your life. Everyone values their time differently.

 

[King Belieal]

That partner could help you do it if he wants you to save the money. I spend money on convenience and I don't allow it to seem to me as if I am wasting money.

 

[Min George]

There are things that I can't pay for unless I am sick. One of them is cleaning of my house and space.

 

[Springtime]

It depends on how to want to make use of your time. If you can do something more productive than cleaning the compound, why not hire someone else to do it.

 

[King Belieal]

If you are too stressed to clean the compound, pay someone if you can afford it. Don't kill yourself over small amounts of money.

 

[Stardom22]

In life sometimes we have to follow our personal instincts. Trying to be respectful on one's life is very important for the well being of one another.

 

[kit_hung]

If you are too stressed to clean the compound, pay someone if you can afford it. Don't kill yourself over small amounts of money.

Yes, if you are stressed about external cleanliness, don't force yourself until you are exhausted. If you can pay someone to do that work, just do it without guilt. Your health is more important than saving two shillings.

Life is a balance, not everything you do yourself. There are days when your body refuses and your mind gets tired. Don't be ashamed to ask for help or pay someone. It's better to keep the compound clean and you will have peace of mind.

 

[Min George]

Whatever one wants to pay just to have some convenience is fine as long as they are not just paying impulsively.

 

[Kera]

It is wise to pay for the stress. If it would save you from getting stressed and possibly sick in the end

 

[Tobi]

Are you living with him? If you are that is you first mistake. Move out. The living together is all geared for the benefit of the man. The woman cooks, cleans, does the laundry. What does the man do? What happens after they’ve lived together a lifetime with no marriage. The live in girlfriend is not entitled to anything. Social Security, property, nothing. This may sound harsh and cold but it is just a fact. Most of the time the woman is on the losing end.