Paint Brush Policy

My grandfather Edward (he made us call him "Ed") was a painting contractor -- and his tools / paint brush policy was something like this ...  when a new painter was hired, Ed supplied the painter with a set of brushes.  The painter was 100% responsible for their care. 

On his nickle, Ed replaced any painter's brushes when the painter presented Ed with a full worn out set of brushes.

If the painter lost the brushes or otherwise mishandled them, Ed again supplied a new set of brushes -- and reduced the painter's wage for the cost of the new set and the cycle began again.

If the painter quit without returning the set of brushes, the cost was deducted from the final paycheck.

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It was all agreed to upfront ... Ed told me he used that policy for 30 years and it worked like a charm.





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