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We had hoped that residents here would participate in minor clean ups around our complex. But alas, it was only the members of the EC who would give up their time to do a bit of work here and there. The reward – nothing! Residents here would not even give you a “good morning” let alone a thanks or helping hand as you worked for free, saving them money and giving them low levies in return. So we now hire people to do absolutely everything! Result – higher levies!
So if your levies are high enough and there is enough money in the bank, get someone else to do it! If the working bee goes ahead, hide! Let the other 5 people who show up do all the work. Then let them get someone else in to finish it.
Though perhaps I will be proved wrong and a lot of people will actually volunteer because they care, have pride in where they live and how their homes look.