It's true. I don't like when people mess with my money. It usually happens out of greed, miscommunication, or lack of knowledge. And all of these occurrences can come from the party shelling out the cash or the one receiving it . When it comes to the opportunity of putting greenbacks into your sweaty little hand, one miscalculation, can be the difference from carpooling to "Lunch is on Me". But before I start getting off track, I want to make clear about a couple of rules that must be followed.
1. It's a job.
Bottom-line is you are usually getting paid because you have completed or are in the midst of completing some sort of work for an agreed amount of money in return. But wait, before you get ahead of yourself you must remember that when money is involved the friend stuff goes right out the door. Making money is about keeping money and if I am giving all my friends, cash, when they ask for it or think they deserve it than it will be a matter of time before you are out of business. This is where emotions come into play. A job may define your income but it shouldn't define you. Just cause your are friendly with your coworkers doesn't mean I want to spend my free time with them or listen to their personal thoughts and concerns. Some of my best friends have been former coworkers, but rarely does that happen. It takes unique people to respect work and the boundaries of friendship. The second you make work personal than you are allowing work to define you.
2. If you think you can do it better, go for it.
If you think you can do the job better, than what is stopping you? Nothing says "see you on the flip side" better than going out and doing it yourself. If you are tired of determining what your measly paycheck is going to be why don't you go out and create the opportunity for yourself. If you are upset about what you get why don't you become the one who dishes out the paychecks ? But remember when you are the boss the days of "Hating the Man" are over . You are "The Man " and guess what ? Everyone hates you. This road causes ulcers, heart-attacks, divorces, etc. It is not for the faint of heart But guaranteed you will be the one signing the checks . Some people are born to lead and others have no problem hiding in the shadows. Find out which one you are .
3. Take care of yourself first . You first. Everyone else comes second. Make sure you do what is in your best interest first. Hearts, Friendships, and Bones have been broken for not looking out for Numero Uno. You know what works for you. Some people need a handshake to conduct business while others need contracts. Find which one works for you .
Life will whiz right by you if you're not careful. And money doesn't grow anywhere anymore except underground. And if you aren't digging for it someone else is and probably using you as the labor .
It is that time of year that reminds you that the days of Summer Vacation are long gone. Riding your bike around and having nothing to worry or care about has since passed. I remember when summer was the season to cause trouble. You hung around friends from different schools, went on different road trips, and experienced different activities, whether forced to do so or not. You were turned from a school kid to a savage that ate anything, rarely wore shoes and would swim anytime, any place . Those were the days . 
Now I have work. Year round. What the fuck is a vacation? The second you take one you are labeled the lazy one, especially in a self employment environment. Can you tell I am self employed? Well nowadays they say it is much better to have a job than have nothing at all. And I completely agree with that statement.
