This is why I hate hiring people

"smobgirl" (smobgirl) 08/31/2018 at 12:36 • Filed to: None

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Had a contractor come out yesterday to help with the floor/heating replacement project. We’re texting discussing floor choices:

NO. NO NO NO NO NO.

I just want a fucking floor that isn’t full of dog pee and the person I hire to be respectful about it. If you know where I live and we aren’t dating, THIS IS NOT OK.

Goddammit.

Sorry folks. I’m not quite at “ruin this guy’s business” level but I’m pissed and needed to let it out.

E90M3 > smobgirl 08/31/2018 at 12:44

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So you’re not gonna let him take you out on a date? 

Cash Rewards > smobgirl 08/31/2018 at 12:45

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Yeah, that's some bullshit. I'd find a new one if possible, if you haven't already put money down. Sorry

Urambo Tauro > smobgirl 08/31/2018 at 12:45

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The use of... ellipses .... instead of, y’know, commas makes it feel extra creepy.

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > smobgirl 08/31/2018 at 12:52

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When I hear some of my newer (who c ame from other firms) female coworkers horror stories about creepy contractors/site workers it’s unreal.

It’s a consolation prize, but our firm had a harassment situation with a client a couple years ago that was so bad that  we had our lawyer add an addendum to our AIA contracts that basically says “if you sexually harass one of our Architects, we can abandon your project/fire a contractor/fire whoever on the spot”.

Textured Soy Protein > smobgirl 08/31/2018 at 12:53

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D udes are dirtbags. All of us. Some of us are just better at regulating the flow of thoughts from our inner monologue to the outside world.

Only thing you can do is say something like “I appreciate the compliment, but unsolicited comments on my appearance make me uncomfortable.” 

Wacko > smobgirl 08/31/2018 at 12:55

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so that Pretty lady line didn’t make your panties drop? .

who would of known...

\s

punkgoose17 > smobgirl 08/31/2018 at 12:55

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That is creepy and inappropriate. Yuck

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > smobgirl 08/31/2018 at 12:57

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I think the appropriate response would be something to the tune of “This is incredi bly unprofessional. You are no longer doing this project for me.”

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > Textured Soy Protein 08/31/2018 at 12:59

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We really are all just pigs...the “good” ones just have more self control.

I sometimes think something and then am disgusted with myself for thinking said thing.

The Ghost of Oppo > smobgirl 08/31/2018 at 12:59

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That’s gross. And all of the pauses.. . (vomit)

smobgirl > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) 08/31/2018 at 13:00

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Yeah, this guy was recommended by the store I bought the gas stove from and I’m on the fence about discussing it with them too. 

smobgirl > Textured Soy Protein 08/31/2018 at 13:01

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Only thing? Hah, no, that’s far from the only thing I can do. 

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > smobgirl 08/31/2018 at 13:01

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Sheesh, can’t even compliment a girl these days

/s

Sorry, men are pigs. All of us

smobgirl > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker 08/31/2018 at 13:02

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Yeah I need to calm down before I respond and think *all (my phone is dumb)  of it through, but I’m definitely not that desperate to get this done.

shop-teacher > smobgirl 08/31/2018 at 13:02

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Ugh.  I don’t know what else to say.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > smobgirl 08/31/2018 at 13:04

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Cattle prod.

facw > smobgirl 08/31/2018 at 13:05

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I think that would be appropriate even if you keep the guy (though if you do keep him, I might  wait until after it is done to talk with the store that recommend him).

Textured Soy Protein > smobgirl 08/31/2018 at 13:08

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Well, that was a poor word choice. But it’s the thing I would recommend . Main point is, we’re all dirtbags on the inside. Some just know better than to act like that towards others .

smobgirl > Textured Soy Protein 08/31/2018 at 13:10

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Well, ones who can’t control what they type aren’t typically  ones I’m going to trust in my house. So maybe he’s done me a favor.

LOREM IPSUM > smobgirl 08/31/2018 at 13:11

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Respond with an MMS containing g oatse.

If that word has no meaning, it's NSFW. NSFAnyone, really. ...but an appropriate response nonetheless.

VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely > smobgirl 08/31/2018 at 13:14

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Since I have had a couple of weird scenarios myself, I like to frame it like this

Street or  online chat or w/e, still applies 

Goggles Pizzano > smobgirl 08/31/2018 at 13:17

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You wouldn’t “ruin this guy’s business”, but you might, just might, help him to become a better person.

smobgirl > Cash Rewards 08/31/2018 at 13:24

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I haven’t. I’m just so tired of all of this. I had a creepy plumber like this, I called a completely different company next  time and the same creepy guy showed up. I mean what are the odds that his replacement is just as inappropriate? But I can’t tackle this project myself.

Party-vi > smobgirl 08/31/2018 at 13:31

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WELP THAT’S CREEPY

CalzoneGolem > smobgirl 08/31/2018 at 13:35

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A new floor for m’lady?

#fedora tippingintesifies

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > Urambo Tauro 08/31/2018 at 13:46

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but.... thats how i talk...

am i creepy?

*puts on puppy dog eyes and tries to hide the axe*

Urambo Tauro > farscythe - makin da cawfee! 08/31/2018 at 13:55

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It’s all in how you use it. Mid-sentence, it has a tendency to trigger a pause that can sometimes be... dramatic.

WilliamsSW > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/31/2018 at 13:57

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Rectally applied.  

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > Urambo Tauro 08/31/2018 at 13:58

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yeah.... i know

i mostly just hate empty spaces.... ive probably got somekinda tic

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > Urambo Tauro 08/31/2018 at 14:02

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ive also got some problems with the regular use of punctuation and shit....

firm believer in every sentence you type needs to be sepperated with several dots... or an enter

Derpwagon > smobgirl 08/31/2018 at 14:02

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ruin his life

nermal > smobgirl 08/31/2018 at 14:21

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I’m expecting the next communications to be a wiener pic, followed by:

“Whoops, sorry didn’t mean to. Had that one in the HARD WOOD file folder by accident. Lol.”

“So whatcha think of it now that you’ve seen it?”

Time to find a new contractor!

Urambo Tauro > farscythe - makin da cawfee! 08/31/2018 at 14:37

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Or ju st finish each sentence with the word period .

CalzoneGolem > farscythe - makin da cawfee! 08/31/2018 at 14:45

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Yes ... yes you are.

CalzoneGolem > VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely 08/31/2018 at 14:46

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I mean this could go very wrong depending on the guy.

VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely > CalzoneGolem 08/31/2018 at 14:49

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All I know is that I am not a large man and I have every incentive to stay out of prison. 

CalzoneGolem > VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely 08/31/2018 at 14:54

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I’m a large man with piercings and tattoos and I have every incentive to stay out of prison. The food is terrible !

VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely > CalzoneGolem 08/31/2018 at 15:02

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I could use you as a wingman in the slammer.  In  exchange I’ll split my share of pudding cups. Not a euphemism.

Chariotoflove > smobgirl 08/31/2018 at 15:03

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“I’ m gonna pretend you kept that last comment in your head.”

CalzoneGolem > VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely 08/31/2018 at 15:07

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Deal!

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > smobgirl 08/31/2018 at 15:16

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That guy is a total creep who just lost a contract.

fhrblig > smobgirl 08/31/2018 at 15:26

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Let me hire him for a job and I’ll creep on him, so he can see what it’s like to get unwanted advances from a dude.

DipodomysDeserti > smobgirl 08/31/2018 at 15:28

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That’s fucking creepy. I’d out the guy as best you can so no one has to worry about being alone in their house with a fucking creep.

Spanfeller is a twat > smobgirl 08/31/2018 at 15:40

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Well... creepy contractor... you’re gonna have to beg for  someoneleses business 

smobgirl > nermal 08/31/2018 at 15:41

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On reading that a second time, I think you probably meant the next text from him, but maybe that’s the correct response here. 

nermal > smobgirl 08/31/2018 at 16:06

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Yep, was implying that the next text from him is likely to be a wiener pic. Didn’t think of you sending him a wiener pic in order to assert dominance, although that is an option and would be hilarious now that you mention it .

Either way , you need to find a new contractor.

liam > smobgirl 08/31/2018 at 16:08

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I had a guy make a comment on my beard at the end of a business meeting. Not a ‘cool beard comment’, but a jokey comment that I didn’t find amusing - and I was creeped out enough to consider complaining (6ft, over 250lb, full beard - not someone that people ignore) . I reckon you are well past the point of needing to be concerned for your safety, and would think it reasonable to complain to the company. If the company brushes you off then that is valuable information about them.

Sorry you had that happen.

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > CalzoneGolem 08/31/2018 at 18:09

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well... fuck

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > CalzoneGolem 08/31/2018 at 18:09

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well... fuck

gmctavish needs more space > smobgirl 08/31/2018 at 18:45

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If they’re decent people, they might like to know so they can not make other women uncomfortable with this guy, and like lose future  business. I’d be horrified if I found out I was recommending women hire that kind of creep. 

random001 > smobgirl 08/31/2018 at 20:19

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Well, you could bribe an army of Opponauts with beer and pizza to do the install.

smobgirl > random001 08/31/2018 at 21:16

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I like you guys too much to subject you to that! I’m terrified of what I’ll find (or won’t find) under the current floor.

random001 > smobgirl 09/01/2018 at 09:05

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Heh.  I had the same issue.  Had to take up carpet that was peed on by a cat, then put laminate down, and that got ruined, so I had to take that up and put tile down.  I feel ya.

CalzoneGolem > farscythe - makin da cawfee! 09/01/2018 at 14:33

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Ok.

CalzoneGolem > farscythe - makin da cawfee! 09/01/2018 at 14:33

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Not now ... I have a head ache

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > CalzoneGolem 09/01/2018 at 14:36

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damnit.... everytime im horny....

fine... get well soon

Mercedes Streeter > smobgirl 09/10/2018 at 20:36

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I just found this...ugggh...I’m sorry and wish some guys (just people, really) were better. 

This is my freaking life..

Me: *Doing my job, riding my motorcycle, working on my car, or just... existing*
Them: Oh, you’re friggen cute, got a boyfriend?
Me: Awe thanks *smiles*. And I have a girlfriend.

Now at this point I’m usually flattered. As much as I hate to admit it, that validation of being a woman without the whole “trans” part attached to it feels so awesome. However, these conversations rarely stop there...

Them: Need a third? *creepy wink*
Me: Thanks for the offer, but no. I love my girlfriend and she’s all I need in this world.
Them: She doesn’t have to know.
Me: Yeah, no. Firstly, I’m not like that. Secondly, I’m a lesbian. You can be the hottest dude in the world - you aren’t, get over yourself - and I’ll still feel absolutely nothing for you. Now please, let me get on with my meaningless day.

smobgirl > Mercedes Streeter 09/10/2018 at 20:56

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You just reminded me of a little story that happened recently. So I’m used to being catcalled in my neighborhood, because...that’s just how my neighborhood is. But I was walking the dog the other day (and boy, am I sometimes happy that she’s SO awful to strangers) and some dude yells out the window of his truck: YOU’RE AWESOME.

And I was floored. Because it wasn’t anything rude or disgusting and he just waved and kept driving. Still not sure if it’s because I was actually picking up my dog’s poop or because I was wearing a Lewis Hamilton shirt, but it totally made my day.

Here you go, you know? It IS possible to say something actually complimentary to a stranger and not come across as a total creep. Anyway. Thanks for bringing back a happier memory! Because the creepy contractor is texting trying to figure out how to work with me on this again, and I just can’t. 

Mercedes Streeter > smobgirl 09/11/2018 at 12:37

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You’re welcome!

I love those little moments when someone in public gives me a random compliment and it does have that creepy vibe to it. I usually end up doing a double take every time it happens and likewise usually makes the day better. :)