My husband and I often argue when contractors come to the house. On Monday, the balcony door needs to be repaired. That will take some time. On Friday, the plasterers will come to finish plastering the garage. They will need water, which means they also have to go inside the house.
I am self-employed and have to work constantly. My husband can’t just take time off either. Now he always expects me to quickly go home and supervise the contractors.
That’s nonsense. They can work on their own. I don’t have to sit there watching them. But my husband doesn’t want that at all. Instead, he prefers to get the in-laws involved so they can "guard" the house sitting on the sofa at home. Is it such a hassle like this for you too?
I am self-employed and have to work constantly. My husband can’t just take time off either. Now he always expects me to quickly go home and supervise the contractors.
That’s nonsense. They can work on their own. I don’t have to sit there watching them. But my husband doesn’t want that at all. Instead, he prefers to get the in-laws involved so they can "guard" the house sitting on the sofa at home. Is it such a hassle like this for you too?
No, no fuss.
But it is obvious not to leave a stranger alone in the house or hand over the key. That would be careless.
We have good and understanding bosses and enough overtime to reduce, my husband has the option to work from home...
There are more important things to argue about [emoji56]
But it is obvious not to leave a stranger alone in the house or hand over the key. That would be careless.
We have good and understanding bosses and enough overtime to reduce, my husband has the option to work from home...
There are more important things to argue about [emoji56]
ypg schrieb:
No, not a fuss.
But it’s common sense not to leave a stranger alone at home or give them the key. That would be careless. Why actually? Do you think the tradespeople will empty the house even though I have their address, cell phone number, name—everything? Sure, I’m not going to leave money lying around either. But I’m also not worried that they’ll be rifling through our underwear. And if they do, that’s their own fault. 😀
It really depends... If I know the tradespeople by their first name and they have already done a lot of work for me, they get a key. Whether through a neighbor or some other way, no problem.
If they are there for the first time or only very rarely, I stay in the home office. Nothing else is an option. For three reasons:
- too many confidential things in the home office
- strangers in the house
- This is the only way to ensure the right outcome 🙂
If they are there for the first time or only very rarely, I stay in the home office. Nothing else is an option. For three reasons:
- too many confidential things in the home office
- strangers in the house
- This is the only way to ensure the right outcome 🙂
kaho674 schrieb:
Why actually? Do you think the contractors will clear out the place even though I have their address, mobile number, name – everything? Of course, I’m not about to leave money on the table either. But I’m also not afraid that they’ll be rummaging through our underwear. And if they do, it’s their own fault. 😀Exactly!
The companies come with an experienced journeyman and a "new guy." Nobody can fully vouch for the new one.
And if something goes missing and you file a theft report, the whole procedure gets questioned… whether the insurance will still pay, I don’t know.
A stranger has no business being in our house without me or my husband – end of story!