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Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2017 6:37 pm
by Forestboy1978
So I get an enquiry on Friday for some work. I just phoned it in as, you know, I have a life out of work.. at least I try to have one.
So firstly she's put out by my 2 day delay in getting back to her cos apparently I'm not allowed to have a weekend. Then she's totally inflexible regarding the times to view the job.
She's had 2 quotes already (for 5 panels being replaced) and is again put out by the fact that I'm not willing to quote after 7pm Monday or Friday. In the dark... So I say, well, if the fence is being replaced like for like perhaps you don't need to be there?? Obv she goes off on a rant about this also...
So I said, oh, sorry, it appears our schedules don't fit. Sorry I can't help you, bye. And put the phone down...
Honestly... I haven't got the patience for this anymore.
Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2017 6:44 pm
by Tony McC
Rogue customers .... bane of our lives .... but does the telly want to make a programme about them? DTF!
Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2017 6:50 pm
by Forestboy1978
does it hell.. lol
I always just about manage to keep my cool. Just about. But seriously... some days I feel like Michael Douglas out of falling down. I want my damn cheeseburger to look like the one in the picture god dammit. Is it too much to ask....
Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2017 8:59 pm
by seanandruby
She would of got it, both barrels i'm afraid :;): 
Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2017 8:12 pm
by Forestboy1978
seanandruby wrote:She would of got it, both barrels i'm afraid :;):
Yeah well, got a ferocious temper so I keep it well under control. Approaching the 10 year mark now....
Irish/Spanish is not a cool blooded combo 
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2017 10:44 pm
by GB_Groundworks
easier to hang up when you've a professional reputation to maintain.
Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 7:17 am
by seanandruby
...sometimes that kind of person need putting in their place Giles. But you are right be professional at all times :;):
Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 7:04 pm
by GB_Groundworks
a. she was a woman she aint ever going to listen to you and b. sounds like she was so far up her own arse she wouldn't hear what you were saying anyway
Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2017 7:16 am
by seanandruby
Always said you had a way with words Giles :laugh:
How's the photography doing?
Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2017 3:57 pm
by Tony McC
Speaking of togferring, I have a commission to photo-document a job in Sheffield later this year. Aerial piccies might be just the thing....I'll bear you in mind, Gi
Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2017 9:25 am
by Forestboy1978
GB is right. NO WAY that thing could have been reasoned with. To do so would have triggered her even more than she was already triggered by her backwards irrational mindset.
Best to cut the conversation dead and put the phone down.
Had the same thing last summer with a guy. I was in the dentists and gave him a date that I could come round which wasn't convenient for him. He expected me to just come immediately, asking did I want the work or not. So I said no I don't and put the phone down.