Apprentice possible??

[David ilvedson]

> From:          "Clarence Zeches" <czeches@toccoafalls.edu>
> To:            <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Subject:       Re: Apprentice possible??
> Date:          Fri, 10 Oct 1997 22:04:30 -0400
> Reply-to:      pianotech@ptg.org

Now wait a minute...There is a 3 week course here in San 
Francisco for only $1200.00.  Class is on Saturdays.  No 
hands-on and at the end of 3 weeks your a piano tuner.  Whats 
with the $5,000.00 Steve?   

David ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA


> Lance:  I agree 100% with what Steve said in his reply.  Over the years I
> have trained several individuals and they have always paid me for training
> them.  I have on occasions paid them as a sub-contractor when they have
> helped on a job such as moving a piano.                                    
>                                           C. Zeches RPT.
> 
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> > From: Lance Lafargue <lafargue@iAmerica.net>
> > To: Pianotech Listserve <pianotech@ptg.org>
> > Subject: Apprentice possible??
> > Date: Friday, October 10, 1997 12:57 PM
> > 
> > I was recently approached by a prospective apprentice.  This is not your
> > usual idiot with his own old upright who'd like to learn how to fix it
> > himself, or the housewife who's always enjoyed music and would like to
> > "pick up piano tuning".  This young man is serious and has set serious
> > goals and is willing to do whatever it takes, good with tools/his hands,
> > plays piano, etc.  I would set goals for RPT status within 18-24 months
> > with solid training in rebuilding, repairs (and business knowledge from
> my
> > college degree for what that's worth). 
> > 
> > Question:  Is there ANY way to help him without going through all of the
> > IRS requirements for workers comp., withholding income taxes, insurances,
> > payroll
> > taxes, etc., etc.  NOTE: I am aware of the IRS restrictions and what
> > guidelines they look at to classify a person employee vs. independent
> > contractor ...... 
> > 
> > What I am asking is; is there a way to let him learn from me and buy him
> > tools in payment, or teach him here and let him establish himself as an
> > independent tech in the eyes of the IRS, too????  I want to stay above
> the
> > table on this, but I'm not willing to take on headaches and jump through
> > dozens of hoops for our beloved big brothers in the IRS so some young kid
> > can learn a trade and leave.  I know that this dilemma is not a new one
> to
> > many of you.  My business is small and simple and I'd like to keep it as
> > close to that as possible.  Thanks in advance!!!!!!!
> > Lance Lafargue, RPT
> > New Orleans Chapter
> > Covington, LA.
> > lafargue@iamerica.net
> 
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