I understand that. I don't think most people have the opportunity to make friends under fire, not that they should, and I don't think thefed has that kind of friend.retiredbop said:I only have three friends. Each of them has fought side by side with me and we have been responsible for each other's lives several times each way. That said, this will probably be met with howls of derision and incredulity.
It's hard to tell the difference here between the loyalty of friendship and the mercenary attitude of bribery/blackmail.retiredbop said:But if you really want to keep him be ready to give him the entire amount. If the guy is truly a FRIEND, consider making him a minority partner. I would never have one of my friends work for me, with me yes, but not for me.
Instead of searching for ways to say "Yes", maybe it's better to consider whether a true friend would make such a pay request in the first place.