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3 Insights From Pumping Septic Tanks
Life lessons from undesirable sources
Doing what others don’t want to do can be lucrative.
Did you know that you can empty your own septic tank? A shovel, a bucket or two, an approved place to dispose of the waste (it can be composted), along with the mental determination to do the job, are the only things you really need.
Being skilled at something others find demeaning or unpleasant can pay well. In some cases it will allow you to set your own price.
Being able to overcome an aversion to unpleasant work can lead to a big payday once you learn the reward is worth the pain.
You don’t have to pump septic tanks for a living; all you have to do if find something you are good at, or willing to put the time and effort into becoming good at, that others would prefer to pay someone else to do for them.
Some things shouldn’t be put into your septic system.
Where to begin?
Septic systems are designed to break down and decompose waste. When you put things that do not decompose quickly (or at all) into the system they just plug up the works and cost you money in the long run for your shortsightedness.
