Just "non-retained" another subcontractor.

"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck) 06/21/2018 at 19:27 • Filed to: Shut up and don't take my money

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This was slightly different, in that they were doing a good job, I suppose, but doing it very slowly and charging an arm an a leg.

A lot of interest in setting themselves up to be rehired by keeping out the finishing line as farrrrr out as possible. And you guessed it: hourly.

Lots of talking. Lots and lots. Spending as much time saying how good they’re doing as actually, humm, DOING it. Hyperbole, but you understand. It is clear they had a set formula to work over people. Get chummy as possible. Then insert suggestions that involve me spending more money. Having been around the block, I had to cut my losses with this type.

The way they took the news seemed overly personal. . Sorry, it’s not in the budget to pay you indefinitely. Then began the bartering, haggling, dare I say whining? Talk, talk, talk. I said you were doing a great job, but I’m going to use the money you were hoping to get and wipe my ass with it. It would be more efficient. I left out that last part, obviously.

Even my wife made a comment that she felt the price didn’t match the product... It’s BAD when you can’t impress my wife, the nicest, non-confrontational, most sympathetic lady you’ll ever meet (bias reveal: she's also my wife).

Anyway, good help is hard to find as always.

Ash78, voting early and often > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 06/21/2018 at 19:53

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Starred for the Blackish gif. Such a great show.

The Snowman > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 06/21/2018 at 21:16

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On your new place?

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 06/21/2018 at 21:59

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There is so much work right now contractors can afford to do bad work.

pip bip - choose Corrour > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 06/21/2018 at 22:29

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Re your bug shield post yesterday

Genuine Lexus number is PZQ15-70010 but is nla

Whether you can find one on eBay or not with the number or see if any Lexus dealer may have any leftover 

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > pip bip - choose Corrour 06/21/2018 at 22:56

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Thanks man! Sorry, I never followed up on anyone's reply because I'm being pulled in all directions. Only time to shit post

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > The Snowman 06/21/2018 at 22:56

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Si si

Chariotoflove > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 06/21/2018 at 22:56

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Ugh. I know this type. One of the best lines was the roofer who looked up seriously and then said (unironically), “I’ve never seen that in all my years of doing this.”

He was in his mid 20s.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Chariotoflove 06/21/2018 at 23:00

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“Never seen this” = I probably overlooked something so I’m chalking it up to being extremely unusual and thus deflecting blame.

pip bip - choose Corrour > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 06/21/2018 at 23:28

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No need to apologise 

Chariotoflove > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 06/22/2018 at 11:16

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Ah, I see you are fluent in contractor.

We later found a roofer who knew what he was doing. He found and fixed the leak. Strangely enough, though he was an affable guy, he mostly kept quiet and did the job. 

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Chariotoflove 06/22/2018 at 11:23

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Oh God, please send me people that do not talk. Or who can at least talk and move at the same time.

Chariotoflove > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 06/22/2018 at 11:29

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Sorry, those are on back order.