Relief milking is not only a valuable service within the dairy sector, but it can also be a profitable and fulfilling trade for those who are committed and skilled. Let’s have a peek at the various benefits in selecting relief milking as a vocation. Flexible Working Hours One of the primary advantages of relief milking…
Rates And Expenses (Part 5)
In this, the final, segment of our five-part series, we’ll conclude by looking at a couple aspects of relief milking that can crop up from time to time. Milking For Cash For reasons of your own, you may wish to be paid with cash. Some farmers will be happy to oblige, but most will probably…
Rates And Expenses (Part 4)
In Part 4 of this series, we begin by looking at how to ensure that you get paid in a timely manner, upon completing each of your jobs. Getting Paid The vast majority of farmers pay their relief milkers on time. Unfortunately, there are a few who will drag things out and put off paying…
Rates And Expenses (Part 3)
In Part 3 of our five-part series, we begin by looking at what is undoubtedly a relief milker’s biggest expense – driving to their jobs. Mileage Costs Chances are, you are going to be travelling a fair bit to reach different farms for your milkings, and mileage costs can seriously affect your earnings. Keep in…
Rates And Expenses (Part 2)
In this segment of our five-part series, we begin by looking at the pros and cons of ‘hourly’ and ‘per-milking’ rates, and the sort of figures relief milkers should be aiming for. Hourly Or Per Milking Rates The choice between charging per hour or per milking is a significant decision that can impact your earnings…
Rates And Expenses (Part 1)
I thought we might have a look at perhaps the most important aspect of being a relief milker, namely the financial aspect. Deciding upon your rates is going to be a crucial aspect of your trade. The financial compensation you receive should not only reflect your experience, role, skills, and workload, but it will also…