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If you want someone that will stay and take pride in their work, you need to pay comparable to other "trades," ie. masonry, carpentry, roofing etc. And if you hire someone at a lower into pay rate (let's say $10/hr.) and you quickly see that have great potential don't be cheapskate, give them raises instantly and quickly get them up to where they belong. Ask yourself, if this person quit to get another job, what do I REALLY wish I had been paying him. In this labor market, if you think there's a free ride, you're soon going to get burned.
As far as benefits, again ask yourself, what benefits whould I expect if I was looking for a "real" job. Individual health insurance, matching retirement, paid vacation/holidays/sick & personal days, etc.. And, oh yeah, they will expect to be recognized and respected for good work.
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