do you think ?

I met a young man 23 , he was tossing out computer cases
we greeted each other and hit it off . He is not the type to go to a scrap yard or do ebay , as i see he has some idiosyncrasies (he is special)
so he says i love taking apart things , then i put them to the curb . a scraper like me GOES WHAT ??? Ok fella lets see what going on ,
he shows me his products ready for trash what??? I end up giving him money for a bag of - copper - computer mem - mother board - chips - & more. I give him instructions no items to the curb !! I will help you make money with these things .
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SHOULD I go a step further and let him take apart the things i have / each TV i find i could pay 1.00 to dismantle , He lives in the area i hunt. If i bring him in as a apprentice dismantler , maybe i 'll get more product as i am at a point i can't advertise as i wont be able to keep up alone .
He seems to do very nice work on computers, I have 40 i have not touched along with tvs Maybe this is what i have been looking for ??

I would give him a chance. At least it might get you caught up on your pile.

He probably has autism and if that is what he loves to do then he will probably do a great job and never get bored. It sounds like a good idea, plus you will get a chance to get to know someone like and see just how "special" they are. I have an autistic nephew that lives with me and to tell you the truth, I would rather spend time with someone with autism than a lot people who don't have it!

Just make sure you're paying him fair. Does he live with someone else? Can you confirm they are comfortable with him "Working" in this type of situation?

I'd suggest things other than TV's. If he's been taking apart computers stick to something like that. With the "Shock Value" on tv's, you don't want o be liable if he misses a step, or something just "goes wrong"

CH, being a parent of a child with special needs there is always a fear that my child will never be able to find their calling or niche in this world. It sounds to me like the man you met is what is called a " high functioning disabled person". It seems that his talent is Exactley what you said it is. He loves to take things apart, see how they function and then discard them. My advice to you is if there is family around, speak to whoever his caregiver is. Find out if he is able to take and follow direction, sounds like he does and probably had some informal training in a work program. Also keep in mind that for as many good days this person has there are bound to be a few rough days for him. You have to honestly look in the mirror and decide if you are strong enough to deal with the ups and downs and how deeply involved you are willing to get in this persons life. The worst thing that there is is to gain the trust and confidence of this man an then realize you bit off more than you can handle and have to cut him loose. If you do decide to take him on as an apprentice or helper I can promise you it will be one of the most rewarding things that you will ever experience. You are giving someone a sense of worth in this world, and from other parents that I know with disabled children that is the greatest hope for them. Good luck in whatever you decide. If you need any help or have any questions feel free to pm me and I will give you my phone # if you want to talk further.

Excellent advice Brasscatcher... excellent

definitely speak with his caregiver and make sure that him working with YOUR stuff around YOUR property would not be a liability. i get kinda loose with the safety stuff sometimes, but i wouldnt want anyone else to take their life or health in their hands the way i do. i watched this girl drop a wrought iron railing on her foot once. Since then i do all my own cutting and lifting

I will say high functioning he lives on his own , has a job. he says he's a hoarder but - his apartment is very very NEAT , I am re thinking no TVs aside from shocks I don't want him to cut him self , I have many things other than that I can give him all my boards from tvs and there are so many other aspects like motors vacuums . I would pay fare .

Thanks for the editing mod.

I use to work at a special needs school and others are right in saying that you will be very rewarded with this type of friendship. My wife still works at the same school and is going on 15 years plus. I say give him a shot and pay him a fair percentage of the load. Like others said it might take him a whole day sometime to break something down but he might sit and do 100 computers in a day as well. You never know. But it will be very rewarding emotionaly if not in the wallet.

This is what i like about this forum, not only do we get advice on scrapping maters but you guys also have a hart for people and can give advice on a subject like this. I am glad to be part of this forum. Copper Head keep us posted on what you decide to do. May God bless each and every one that post on this thread.

my apologies to the mods and all who read my last message. should have pm that person. Again my apologies.