she don't lie gives a good bit of advice...I'll add to it, and say 'karma makes the world go round, money makes everybody happy while it does'. basically, don't be a dick to people, and people won't be dicks to you...sounds like you're on the right track though. do yourself a favor, don't ever break the trust your g'ma has in you...keep cleaning up around her house, be a nice guy, you might end up with the house later on. (kinda morbid, I know, but still.)

and even though you're bitching, if you direct it towards the right people, and phrase it properly, they might say, "well, if you need money, I've got an attic to clean out' or 'my wife and I are going away for a few weeks, and we need a housesitter' or maybe even 'I'm a very rich person, and I need somebody to accompany my daughter and keep her in line. she's been known to drink to excess, and she hangs out with drug dealers and pimps...I'd be willing to pay you handsomely if you can hang out with her and show her the right way to live. you can also have a car.' (what? it could happen)