I’m curious to know how your contractors reacted when you canceled their services.
So far, I’ve had two negative experiences with two contractors: a structural builder and an interior plasterer. The structural builder told others behind my back that I had fooled him, promised him work, and then just ignored him, even though I had clearly told him at the beginning that I had contacted several builders and later informed him in writing that I had chosen someone else. When some acquaintances mentioned this to me, I called the builder again to clarify, and on the phone he said, “No, I never said that.”
The interior plasterer verbally offered me a lime-cement plaster, which I agreed to on the condition that the painter would have a good surface to work on. I spoke with three painters; all said the same or wanted to know how the plaster would turn out in the end. I addressed this with the plasterer, who simply replied, “Then the painters should do the plaster themselves so they can prepare the wall exactly how they want it.”
I inquired about other plaster options and asked the plasterer again if he could do something different for me, because the painters charge quite a lot for the lime-cement plaster. His response was, “I don’t know what to offer you; just look at my construction sites, you’ll see exactly how the layers are built up.”
I thought it over and eventually decided I had had enough, so I canceled with him by phone. He said, “No problem, it’s all good.” A few seconds later, he lost it, hung up on me, and blocked me (don’t worry, he didn’t threaten me with violence, I can handle myself).
I always try to put myself in the other person’s shoes, but can you relate to this? What experiences have you had?
Time is money; customers can sometimes be demanding, but isn’t that part of being a service provider?
Have a great weekend!
So far, I’ve had two negative experiences with two contractors: a structural builder and an interior plasterer. The structural builder told others behind my back that I had fooled him, promised him work, and then just ignored him, even though I had clearly told him at the beginning that I had contacted several builders and later informed him in writing that I had chosen someone else. When some acquaintances mentioned this to me, I called the builder again to clarify, and on the phone he said, “No, I never said that.”
The interior plasterer verbally offered me a lime-cement plaster, which I agreed to on the condition that the painter would have a good surface to work on. I spoke with three painters; all said the same or wanted to know how the plaster would turn out in the end. I addressed this with the plasterer, who simply replied, “Then the painters should do the plaster themselves so they can prepare the wall exactly how they want it.”
I inquired about other plaster options and asked the plasterer again if he could do something different for me, because the painters charge quite a lot for the lime-cement plaster. His response was, “I don’t know what to offer you; just look at my construction sites, you’ll see exactly how the layers are built up.”
I thought it over and eventually decided I had had enough, so I canceled with him by phone. He said, “No problem, it’s all good.” A few seconds later, he lost it, hung up on me, and blocked me (don’t worry, he didn’t threaten me with violence, I can handle myself).
I always try to put myself in the other person’s shoes, but can you relate to this? What experiences have you had?
Time is money; customers can sometimes be demanding, but isn’t that part of being a service provider?
Have a great weekend!
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HilfeHilfe6 Apr 2020 06:41Winniefred schrieb:
This doesn't seem to be that uncommon. The plumbers who caused water damage by drilling through our tiles (the water eventually leaked down to the floor below!) then refused to come back. They didn’t admit their mistake and got angry when we asked their manager to cover the tiler’s bill. After that, we lost interest in cooperating with them. How did it end in the end?
Currently, we’re noticing differences among our first graders’ teachers. One out of three is highly motivated and leads the others. The other two boast about certain measures in front of the principal—virtual classes, homepage, etc.
It’s unfortunate that the Serbian parent representative exposed the whole situation. I’ve also noticed that tenured teachers sometimes have a certain “status anxiety.”
@HilfeHilfe ....I hear a wannabe macho in you.
Please take a look at the definition of a macho, and I also think you might have some unresolved issues with teachers. I’m not being petty, but apparently, you struggled in your language class, judging by your spelling, and you were probably scolded frequently (old-school discipline).
If you want to show off, then do it properly! Maybe you can impress Ivana with that, but not the people here in the forum.
I had to get personal here because you’re simply annoying... sorry about that!
PS: By the way, I once knew someone who switched careers from banking. When I asked why, he said: “It’s simple, I just lost the desire to fool older people into signing up for things they don’t actually need.”
Please take a look at the definition of a macho, and I also think you might have some unresolved issues with teachers. I’m not being petty, but apparently, you struggled in your language class, judging by your spelling, and you were probably scolded frequently (old-school discipline).
If you want to show off, then do it properly! Maybe you can impress Ivana with that, but not the people here in the forum.
I had to get personal here because you’re simply annoying... sorry about that!
PS: By the way, I once knew someone who switched careers from banking. When I asked why, he said: “It’s simple, I just lost the desire to fool older people into signing up for things they don’t actually need.”
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hampshire6 Apr 2020 09:49@HilfeHilfe : Those who talk so much about envy are usually quite familiar with this category.
@tumaa : This reminds me of an exchange:
“What would you do if you suddenly had one million euros in your account?”
“Restrict myself.”
@tumaa : This reminds me of an exchange:
“What would you do if you suddenly had one million euros in your account?”
“Restrict myself.”
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Matthew036 Apr 2020 10:13The five pages of prejudices and stereotypes here are more than enough for many law firms and carpenters throughout the entire year.
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HilfeHilfe6 Apr 2020 11:01tumaa schrieb:
@HilfeHilfe ....I hear a wannabe macho in you.
Please take a look at the definition of a macho, and I also think you might have some issues with teachers. I’m not a nitpicker, but apparently, you struggled in your language classes because of your spelling, and you were constantly reprimanded (old-school style).
If you want to show off, then do it properly! You might impress Ivana with that, but not the people here in the forum.
I had to get personal because you’re simply annoying... sorry about that!
PS: By the way, I once had an acquaintance who switched careers from banking. When I asked why, he said: "It’s simple—I just didn’t want to trick older people into signing up for things they didn’t need anymore." I am Serbian and not a native speaker. See, typical teacher again. When people run out of arguments, they get personal and start correcting spelling. I bet I earn double what you do with my yodeling diplomas. Quickly, quickly, mouse, find a few errors in my post. Correct them nicely and return them—that’s the dilemma with teachers: they don’t keep up with the times. Once they learn the same old stuff, they spend 35 years feeding it to kids, and then plumbers, tilers, and bricklayers come along and know better.
HilfeHilfe schrieb:
I am Serbian and not a native speaker. You see, typical teacher behavior again. When you don’t know what else to say, you get personal and start correcting spelling. I bet that with my yodeling certificates I earn twice as much as you do. Quick, quick, little mouse, you found some mistakes in the post. Correct them nicely and repeat — that’s the dilemma with teachers, they don’t keep up with the times. Learned the stuff once and then taught it for 35 years, and then come carpenters, tilers, and bricklayers who think they know better. Hehe, who said I’m a teacher?!
You talk about *getting personal*? How many users here have been personally negative toward you?!
Just admit it—big mouth and nothing behind it, only empty words, the user with the big wallet who has actually saved a lot on the house construction.
Now don’t start again with the Serbian Mafia.
I have a migration background myself, I can’t stand know-it-alls, but people like this with such statements really need to be put in check.