"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
04/14/2018 at 15:32 • Filed to: House stuff
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"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
04/14/2018 at 15:32 • Filed to: House stuff | 5
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This week has been a shitshow. I’ve had several trades at my house throughout the week. Many things have gone poorly. But to top it off, drywall guy scraped the side of my dad’s MDX with his trailer.
No reason why he was that close to the car. Literally parked in the street, while my dad was fully on the shoulders. The guy was all, “Oh, that’ll buff out. I can find that trim online, too.” I’m like yeah, no. So I took all the photos and we got his card.
It sucks because I’m in the labor industry, in a way. And I was a laborer for years before. I think laborers are underrated and often unappreciated for what they do and make...
But MAN, good help is so fucking hard to find. Between my first contractor (who was “non-retained” by me), my plumber who fucked up royally, the garage door guy that was a dick to my wife, and now this guy who can’t park.... I’m like, 3-for-7 so far as a homeowner.
Svend
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
04/14/2018 at 15:52 |
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People just don’t have a care or respect for other people’s property any more.
E92M3
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
04/14/2018 at 15:52 |
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It’s impossible to find a good tradesman. I’ve come to the conclusion that most of them have their own “business” because they couldn’t keep (or even get) a job anywhere else. I try to do everything I can myself these days, because the end result will be just as good or better. My issue is having the time, I’d gladly pay someone if there was anyone decent.
Dave the car guy , still here
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
04/14/2018 at 15:52 |
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I know how you feel. I was pulling into my own driveway back around Valentines day and hit a chunk of the street. The snowplows had pushed a grapefruit size or slightly larger piece of concrete into the center of the curb area and it had frozen into the crud snow. It didn’t budge and damages the fender, door and rocker of the Audi to the tune of $1797.00 . Thank god for good insurance. Its been fixed but messed up plans for the time I had it in the body shop.
fintail
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
04/14/2018 at 16:22 |
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I think in the absurd reality here, some people just act like they can get away with shit, as they know it is pretty much true in many facets of life. This area is a gold mine for any contractor or skilled tradesperson who can fog a mirror, and even the marginal ones are taking advantage of it. When you are treated like your shit doesn’t stink, here you go.
But hey, at least someone is winning other than the lucky demographics who bought when it was attainable for normal working people, and offshore-created sketchy fortunes.
Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
04/14/2018 at 16:35 |
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This and many more reasons is why I self perform most of my own home remodel work, and I’m a fucking desk jockey for my day job. Roofing, paving, and concrete are the only things I won’t do.