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Contractor Informs Client That He Broke His Arm And Can’t Build The Unit On Time, The Client Goes Livid
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Contractor Informs Client That He Broke His Arm And Can’t Build The Unit On Time, The Client Goes Livid

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When you’re working with clients (any clients), you know that far from everything will go smoothly. You anticipate that something will go slightly wrong, but that’s just a part of dealing with other human beings. But you at least expect your clients to treat you with basic human dignity.

But it turns out that some people lack any empathy for their fellow man and are more akin to cold, unfeeling robots. Engineer, workshop owner, and contractor Abs Delfuego, who goes by the Reddit user name Omegaweapon, posted the emails between him and a client who got angry that he broke his arm and wanted him to finish the job as agreed, no matter what.

“I was a little shocked seeing his email as I could have arranged with other providers to get it done for him. All he would’ve had to do was just pay them at the end,” Abs explained to Bored Panda what his first reaction was. Scroll down for the rest of the interview and check out our previous articles about Abs here and here. And be sure to check out Abs’ subreddit and YouTube channel.

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Abs Delafuego shared the story of how rude and dense his client was when Abs broke his arm

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The client seemed unable to understand Abs’ calm and honest explanation that while he’s physically incapable of doing the work and his staff’s on vacation, he can outsource the project to some people that he trusts. Hats off to Abs who has the patience of a saint.

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“I fractured the Ulna bone so it’s in a brace for 4 weeks,” Abs revealed the extent of his injuries that he got while playing football. “This client didn’t pay a deposit, it was a friendly verbal agreement, and he’d changed his mind and rescheduled on 3 other occasions at short notice.”

The entire job was a hassle from the very beginning (he called it a “pineapple”). Over the course of 2 months (not to mention 50 emails), the client changed several things and rescheduled the project a few times. Not only that, the contractor didn’t even take a deposit from the client! I believe the word ‘privileged’ perfectly describes the client’s behavior, but what do you think, dear Readers?

Contractors should have the courage to stand up to some clients

We were also interested to hear what advice Abs would give to contractors to avoid potentially-problematic clients. Here’s what he had to say: “I’d tell contractors to not be afraid of giving it back to an assh*le customer or being afraid of one-star reviews as people are drawn to reading them, it gives you a chance to respond accordingly so potential clients can see how you are.”

“I’m popular in the industry so it’s easy for me to say no to a customer,” he added.

Some clients can be very problematic

There are several types of potentially-problematic clients. One of them is the so-called know-it-all who thinks that what contractors do is incredibly easy and they could do everything themselves. If they had the time. And the tools. And they’re convinced they shouldn’t pay you as much as you’re asking.

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Then there are the hagglers. They just love getting a good deal, no matter what. And they don’t care that it’s your livelihood they’re diminishing—they just want to save a couple of bucks. Now, you can recognize these clients by the fact that they expect you to do some of the work for free and keep pestering you about why you chose this material instead of that one (look! That one’s a cent cheaper, so it must be better!).

Apart from know-it-alls and hagglers, we also have folks who plain don’t know what it is they want and keep you guessing. There are also naggers who constantly want to make adjustments to your contract. And to top it all off are the classic dishonest clients who want you to break the law and demand that you ignore the need for certain permits. In those cases, it’s best to walk away before you get into deep, deep trouble, sink your business, and dirty your hands.

Most people were on Abs’ side

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Bill
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is how clients end up on the black list. A franchisee for a hotel chain tried using the lawyer to go through the contract line by line. Contractors didn't get paid and his two hotels shut down after a year since he couldn't get things fixed

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Aria
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This contractor is my hero and that client is a damn fool.

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Nunya
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A perfect example of how the Customer is NOT always right.

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Blue Shadow
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most customers are perfectly fine, but some (like this one) can be a real pain. It's nice to see someone stand up to them, while still being polite and professional.

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Leo Domitrix
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

COntractor says "I broke my arm, here's guys who can finish the job on time and with quality" soooo.... Customer says "EFF YOU!" And that's why some people can not find a "decent" contractor. Word gets around. Fast.

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Craig Lee
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Contractor here, and I can confirm that people act like this often. This is pretty common nowadays, everyone thinks they're the most important person in the world.

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Janis Wise
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, absolutely Craig. Customers today are what Entitled looks like. I’m so special. I worked with the public most of my life & I was damn good at it. I made it a game to calm pissy customers with an attitude down & usually they walked out smiling (and I didn’t even have to do anything illegal!), but I retired 5 years ago & I knew it was time, I can’t handle “The Entitled”. I just want to lecture them like who died & bestowed on you the title King of the World!” Kinda like I did when my 16 year old brother told a 27 year old me that “I ain’t working in no gas station!” I think his keister is still chewed and sore & I’m 62 now! LOL.

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CherylTunt
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

“Second favorite arm” ? I think my mind is permanently stuck in the gutter. 🤦🏼‍♀️

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Janis Wise
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Girl, I thought the same damn thing! Then thought, you nasty old women, get your mind out of the gutter! That reminds me of a saying I read somewhere & sent to my son that said, ~“I’m trying to give up sexual innuendos... but it’s hard. So.Very.Hard.~ He loved it.

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Molly E
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why are so many people on the client's side? They must be just as selfish. Yall are saying that the contractor is not allowed to enjoy his own life by simply played football, and that it is his fault his arm is broken. You don't know that! Also, a so called professional would not even go as far to make sure that their customer is satisfied. He literally called in other companies agreeing to work for the same payment! What more do you expect from him? To do it himself? Frankly, with a broken arm, I doubt he could do it well. So what are you saying? That he should un-break it?

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Rosie Hamilton
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ikr?! He found people who were perfectly good alternatives, the client didn't have to do a thing. People saying he shouldn't risk injury... that can happen anywhen! His staff? Well, he thought he was sufficient for the period they were away. When you employ a contractor you aren't buying the rights to control his life. Just the service offered. My husband injured his hand mid-job once whilst working and it was a serious injury where he lost the tops of his fingers. He supervised me, total novice, to get the job done on time. He could have left the job and there would be no right to sue unless we had already been paid by the customer. If the client isn't out of pocket there are no losses and therefore no grounds for legal action.

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Scott
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a boss rattling off his daily list of demands and while he was still telling me what he'd like me to focus on, he asked me if I was done yet. I told no because I was still sitting in front of him and it had only been two minutes. He said he thought I was good at my job. I quit immediately.

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Rosie Hamilton
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't blame you. Someone that unrealistic shouldn't be allowed to manage staff.

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Bill Welch
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would have"hired"my outsource friends to finish the job so I could say that it was done by my employees, then just"lay them off" after they were paid. Trying to explain ANYTHING to an entitled a-hole is as easy as trying to I bring a bell. I would never work for that client again.

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Becca Gizmo the Squirrel
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I keep seeing your name as bell witch. As in The Bell Witch (I think it's a poltergeist in Tennessee.)

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Molly E
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How dare he not consult his cliet that he would be expecting to break his arm! What is wrong with him? What terrible service! Lol are people actually like that???? That is just sad. Well, feel better soon!

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Zelda Blue
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't believe that you didn't use your time machine to go back in time before you broke your arm and finish her project! You sloth! How dare you break your arm and inconvenience her. Honestly some peoples kids.

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Random Panda
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so bizarre. The contractor had a solution ready and the client blows him off, then acts like he is getting screwed over. WTH? Was the client just looking for a discount? I can't find any other explanation for such irrational behaviour.

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Janis Wise
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I believe that for entitled narcissistic people like that it’s a chain reaction of “I’m being inconvenienced, I’m never wrong so you must be in the wrong, anything I say has to be the truth & you have no choice but to believe it, I know I’m supposed to show empathy for other people”s problems, which I never really feel of course but they have to believe me so I have to throw a few words out like “Uh, sorry about your arm dude but because of you I’m now being put out ...SOOO, it’s all your fault, you owe me, fix it now!”

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it's me again
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Geez Ab- just tell them in advance that you're going to break your arm next time. Problem solved! 🙄 What a maroon. What an imbezzle

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Bee Diaz
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Geez, what a lifesized moron. The man did not plan to break his arm, and he covered the work with someone else. This client is a total jackass, I wonder how he gets through life. The contractor was very patient. I would just cancel the job and tell him to go jump in a dry lake.

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Carol Emory
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And if the client sues, he doesn't have an arm...excuse me..a leg to stand on....

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Cindy Snow
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Perfect example of a narcisist, everything is about ME, how dare you need up my plans by getting sick or dying. Screw you, dude

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Suzanne Haigh
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This did make me laugh. My mother had a little bungalow in her final years, lovely little rented place. When she died I went to hand the key and sort the final rent and the women shouted "We NEED a month notice", I replied "Sorry, but she did not tell us she was going to die". Left her to take us to court for lack of notice, strangely we never heard another word from her.

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Danielle Renee
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

so....wasn't finding two competent contractors he trusted outsourcing? some people just want to argue

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Melanie Celliers
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some people just want an excuse to be angry. This client is one of them. He was still being accommodated, but it wasn't enough.

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Drive Bee
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We used to have a contracting business. Most of our clients were extremely kind and thoughtful when my husband got cancer but we had one like this. I used to tell my husband we should write a book about all our customers someday. There's lots of books about choosing a contractor but no one ever talks about the customers (except us contractors!)

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Elsker
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

well, if it took that long to prepare the project, i could see how the client could be upset to start from the beginning with another contractor. but i assume the contractor could and would inform those other two companies, so with just a bit of reasonable discussion there wouldn't be any problem

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Paul Aasajärv
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've been in this position myself - from both sides ... There is force majeure in life, football is definitely not one of them! The client is, of course, annoying and arrogant, but for me such a contractor is no longer credible.

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An Opinion
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Inconsiderate tradie. I bet you he was just too hung over to finish it.

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Rodg Chr
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4 years ago

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NO employer would accept "a broken arm playing football on the weekend" as a valid excuse for not working. That's firedsville! This clown needs to sub-contract the work to these other contractors at his own expense. Honour the contact you sign! You would expect the same of the client!

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Guido Pisano
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4 years ago

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"Outsource" aka call another company to do my job but pay them less of the initial amount... Instead of letting them grab all the amount... LOL

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James Thompson
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4 years ago

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That does match my def.... it's kinda what I do For a living. Dunno why it was down voted.

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Dunja
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4 years ago

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Sorry but no. I am definitely on the Client's side here. Also, the Contractor is being unprofessional, immature and sour for no reason. This "I love you" and putting hearts is so so toxic and pathetic...

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Pamela24
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The job could have still be done on time just by someone else to whom the original contractor trusts. What more could you want as a client? Accidents happen, deal with it.

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Bill
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is how clients end up on the black list. A franchisee for a hotel chain tried using the lawyer to go through the contract line by line. Contractors didn't get paid and his two hotels shut down after a year since he couldn't get things fixed

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Aria
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This contractor is my hero and that client is a damn fool.

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Nunya
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A perfect example of how the Customer is NOT always right.

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Blue Shadow
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most customers are perfectly fine, but some (like this one) can be a real pain. It's nice to see someone stand up to them, while still being polite and professional.

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Leo Domitrix
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

COntractor says "I broke my arm, here's guys who can finish the job on time and with quality" soooo.... Customer says "EFF YOU!" And that's why some people can not find a "decent" contractor. Word gets around. Fast.

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Craig Lee
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Contractor here, and I can confirm that people act like this often. This is pretty common nowadays, everyone thinks they're the most important person in the world.

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Janis Wise
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, absolutely Craig. Customers today are what Entitled looks like. I’m so special. I worked with the public most of my life & I was damn good at it. I made it a game to calm pissy customers with an attitude down & usually they walked out smiling (and I didn’t even have to do anything illegal!), but I retired 5 years ago & I knew it was time, I can’t handle “The Entitled”. I just want to lecture them like who died & bestowed on you the title King of the World!” Kinda like I did when my 16 year old brother told a 27 year old me that “I ain’t working in no gas station!” I think his keister is still chewed and sore & I’m 62 now! LOL.

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CherylTunt
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

“Second favorite arm” ? I think my mind is permanently stuck in the gutter. 🤦🏼‍♀️

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Janis Wise
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Girl, I thought the same damn thing! Then thought, you nasty old women, get your mind out of the gutter! That reminds me of a saying I read somewhere & sent to my son that said, ~“I’m trying to give up sexual innuendos... but it’s hard. So.Very.Hard.~ He loved it.

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Molly E
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why are so many people on the client's side? They must be just as selfish. Yall are saying that the contractor is not allowed to enjoy his own life by simply played football, and that it is his fault his arm is broken. You don't know that! Also, a so called professional would not even go as far to make sure that their customer is satisfied. He literally called in other companies agreeing to work for the same payment! What more do you expect from him? To do it himself? Frankly, with a broken arm, I doubt he could do it well. So what are you saying? That he should un-break it?

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Rosie Hamilton
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ikr?! He found people who were perfectly good alternatives, the client didn't have to do a thing. People saying he shouldn't risk injury... that can happen anywhen! His staff? Well, he thought he was sufficient for the period they were away. When you employ a contractor you aren't buying the rights to control his life. Just the service offered. My husband injured his hand mid-job once whilst working and it was a serious injury where he lost the tops of his fingers. He supervised me, total novice, to get the job done on time. He could have left the job and there would be no right to sue unless we had already been paid by the customer. If the client isn't out of pocket there are no losses and therefore no grounds for legal action.

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Scott
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a boss rattling off his daily list of demands and while he was still telling me what he'd like me to focus on, he asked me if I was done yet. I told no because I was still sitting in front of him and it had only been two minutes. He said he thought I was good at my job. I quit immediately.

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Rosie Hamilton
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't blame you. Someone that unrealistic shouldn't be allowed to manage staff.

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Bill Welch
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would have"hired"my outsource friends to finish the job so I could say that it was done by my employees, then just"lay them off" after they were paid. Trying to explain ANYTHING to an entitled a-hole is as easy as trying to I bring a bell. I would never work for that client again.

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Becca Gizmo the Squirrel
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I keep seeing your name as bell witch. As in The Bell Witch (I think it's a poltergeist in Tennessee.)

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Molly E
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How dare he not consult his cliet that he would be expecting to break his arm! What is wrong with him? What terrible service! Lol are people actually like that???? That is just sad. Well, feel better soon!

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Zelda Blue
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't believe that you didn't use your time machine to go back in time before you broke your arm and finish her project! You sloth! How dare you break your arm and inconvenience her. Honestly some peoples kids.

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Random Panda
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so bizarre. The contractor had a solution ready and the client blows him off, then acts like he is getting screwed over. WTH? Was the client just looking for a discount? I can't find any other explanation for such irrational behaviour.

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Janis Wise
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I believe that for entitled narcissistic people like that it’s a chain reaction of “I’m being inconvenienced, I’m never wrong so you must be in the wrong, anything I say has to be the truth & you have no choice but to believe it, I know I’m supposed to show empathy for other people”s problems, which I never really feel of course but they have to believe me so I have to throw a few words out like “Uh, sorry about your arm dude but because of you I’m now being put out ...SOOO, it’s all your fault, you owe me, fix it now!”

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it's me again
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Geez Ab- just tell them in advance that you're going to break your arm next time. Problem solved! 🙄 What a maroon. What an imbezzle

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Bee Diaz
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Geez, what a lifesized moron. The man did not plan to break his arm, and he covered the work with someone else. This client is a total jackass, I wonder how he gets through life. The contractor was very patient. I would just cancel the job and tell him to go jump in a dry lake.

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Carol Emory
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And if the client sues, he doesn't have an arm...excuse me..a leg to stand on....

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Cindy Snow
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Perfect example of a narcisist, everything is about ME, how dare you need up my plans by getting sick or dying. Screw you, dude

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Suzanne Haigh
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This did make me laugh. My mother had a little bungalow in her final years, lovely little rented place. When she died I went to hand the key and sort the final rent and the women shouted "We NEED a month notice", I replied "Sorry, but she did not tell us she was going to die". Left her to take us to court for lack of notice, strangely we never heard another word from her.

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Danielle Renee
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

so....wasn't finding two competent contractors he trusted outsourcing? some people just want to argue

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Melanie Celliers
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some people just want an excuse to be angry. This client is one of them. He was still being accommodated, but it wasn't enough.

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Drive Bee
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We used to have a contracting business. Most of our clients were extremely kind and thoughtful when my husband got cancer but we had one like this. I used to tell my husband we should write a book about all our customers someday. There's lots of books about choosing a contractor but no one ever talks about the customers (except us contractors!)

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Elsker
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

well, if it took that long to prepare the project, i could see how the client could be upset to start from the beginning with another contractor. but i assume the contractor could and would inform those other two companies, so with just a bit of reasonable discussion there wouldn't be any problem

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Paul Aasajärv
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've been in this position myself - from both sides ... There is force majeure in life, football is definitely not one of them! The client is, of course, annoying and arrogant, but for me such a contractor is no longer credible.

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An Opinion
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Inconsiderate tradie. I bet you he was just too hung over to finish it.

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Rodg Chr
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4 years ago

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NO employer would accept "a broken arm playing football on the weekend" as a valid excuse for not working. That's firedsville! This clown needs to sub-contract the work to these other contractors at his own expense. Honour the contact you sign! You would expect the same of the client!

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Guido Pisano
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4 years ago

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"Outsource" aka call another company to do my job but pay them less of the initial amount... Instead of letting them grab all the amount... LOL

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James Thompson
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4 years ago

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That does match my def.... it's kinda what I do For a living. Dunno why it was down voted.

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Dunja
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4 years ago

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Sorry but no. I am definitely on the Client's side here. Also, the Contractor is being unprofessional, immature and sour for no reason. This "I love you" and putting hearts is so so toxic and pathetic...

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Pamela24
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The job could have still be done on time just by someone else to whom the original contractor trusts. What more could you want as a client? Accidents happen, deal with it.

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