Not sure what you're describing Al by " working to job from day one"
sink or swim
you don't start 'em out with keys to van working in kabillion dollar homes with bleeder rugs and trendyfaq designer froo-froo fabrics.
You take them to empties and after hours com and put wand in their hand right from the get go
you'll know within a day whether or not if they'll ever "get it" or will have to be spoon fed on the simplest common sense things like not dragging hose thru mud.
after a full week in empties, if they still need spoon fed on set up and common carpet situations, they're too afflicted with the "stupid gene" and are destined to be hapless schmoes their whole life.....only fit for bringing in shopping carts from the Piggly-Wiggly parking lot
Damon, it's summer and school's out .
There's a pool of young teachers with big student loans to pay and lots of free time on their hands right now
look for one now...you don't have to kill yourself all summer long alone
a source for
long term part time help are Fire mens and wimmins.
Their typical work schedule gives them plenty days off on a regular daily/weekly basis, which enables you to schedule ball busting jobs/days
...where a solid wingman will increase production MORE than enough to pay their rate.
and you don't have to sweat slow weeks/seasons trying to find hours for a man that depends on your biz to pay his lite bill
(a moral conviction I personally have to my guys)
I've utilized both over the years
I'm guessing you're in your early 40s??
get a good wingman on board ...even part time
10 years from now, your body will thank me
.L.T.A.