Things that annoy you (25 Viewers)

[chiefdave]

You have my sympathies. On the grand scale of things, in comparison to others, I’ve probably not had the worst of it.

It’s an incredible way for an industry to operate. I was joking with a colleague - who’s had 6 months of stress trying to get a roof sorted with a reputable builder - that we should start doing the same thing in our work ie just not turning up, leaving halfway through a job without any notice etc etc etc.
See how long we last.

I get that there’s loads of big jobs and they prefer those but just say that. Don’t say you’ll come and quote then no show, or quote and then not respond again, or agree to start and not turn up.

The only people I’ve managed to find who are in any way reliable is a plumbing company. Not a coincidence that they are also the only ones who have office staff, prefer card payment to cash and send you invoices & receipts

 

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[Captain Dart]

Builders. I’ve planned to have some work done…nothing too massive but quite a few jobs around the house/outside.
After some consultation I agreed to pay a grand up front as part payment.
I messaged them the Friday before they were due to start and he told me his mum had died and could he start the following week. Not a lot I could say to that…although alarm bells were ringing, especially as it wasn’t him that was doing the work. It left me in this strange position where I was hoping that this man’s mum had died…otherwise he’d run off with my money.
Anyway, he Didn’t start the week after and didn’t let me know this. So I text him and it took him a few days to reply. Grrrrrrr.

The work started a week later and they cracked on and have done a lot of it. He asked me for some extra money - to be knocked off the bill - for running costs or something. Again, after consulting others, I agreed to pay…the work was up and running and I was happy with it…and I still have more money to give them.
They worked on for a few days more - or at least were coming to the house and doing some stuff. Then they stopped coming.
Yer man text me to apologise but said their van was broken down.
A few more days passed and I got home from work and noticed they’d taken their tools and left my key behind.
I’ve text the bloke and nothing back.
I mean, they’ve probably done half the work and I’ve probably paid them half the money but ffs. I ain’t seen them for 3 weeks now.

This sort of thing seems to happen a lot with trades people. I’ve spoken to loads of people who’ve had similar complaints/experiences and I have had similar things happen before. If you’ve got another job on then tell me you fucking wimps…it’s the radio silence and having to chase them that really fucks me off.
Looks like I’ll have to get someone else in.

Anyway, apologies if you’re a trades person who doesn’t do this. Go fuck yourself if you’re a trades person who does.

I try to engage someone a trusted friend or neighbour can recommend, even that method is not foolproof.

 

[Terry_dactyl]

I try to engage someone a trusted friend or neighbour can recommend, even that method is not foolproof.

A mate of mine who is in the trade said he’d come round a give me a quote a while back. I took time off work to meet up with him…he didn’t show up. No message or anything.

 

[Mcbean]

Wouldn’t surprise me. His Instagram pic is him abroad on a boat. Which is kinda annoying.

Very - don’t fall out with him unless you are sure he’s not coming back to finish

 

[Marty]

I get that there’s loads of big jobs and they prefer those but just say that. Don’t say you’ll come and quote then no show, or quote and then not respond again, or agree to start and not turn up.

The only people I’ve managed to find who are in any way reliable is a plumbing company. Not a coincidence that they are also the only ones who have office staff, prefer card payment to cash and send you invoices & receipts

What firm is that?

 

[chiefdave]

What firm is that?

JLN Plumbing & Heating | Expert Services in Coventry

Professional plumbing, heating & air conditioning services in Coventry and surrounding areas. 25+ years of experience, trusted local experts.

www.jlnplumbing.co.uk

You even get a text on the morning of your appointment so you can track exactly where they are

 

[ccfc922]

People who post publically but won't allow comments or they only allow them from accounts they allow.

So edgy but can't allow a response that will dismantle their post.

 

[Nick]

People walking their dogs on days like this. Cunts.

 

[Tommo1993]

People who won’t buy lawnmowers so they end up strimming their garden for fucking ages. Gardens along this terrace are about 32 sq metres and the c**t has been at it for about 2 hours now.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Scrolling through Facebook in the gym this morning and 3 observations. Usually these are done by old biddies but anyway:

1) Saw a post about that viral strawberries and crème M&S sandwich. Someone commented “Way too sickly for me, not tried it though x” if you haven’t tried it how do you know it’s too sickly?!

2) a missing dog post in Glasgow and someone from near me has commented “Shared in Birmingham” as if the dog was going to jump on a train and come visit the bull ring for the day

3) AI Ridiculous pictures like a two headed baby with 3 hands snowboarding down a volcano with a picture of Jesus is formed in the clouds and someone will comment something like “Such a clever young boy xxx”

The place is crazy nowadays.

 

[chiefdave]

Scrolling through Facebook in the gym this morning and 3 observations. Usually these are done by old biddies but anyway:

1) Saw a post about that viral strawberries and crème M&S sandwich. Someone commented “Way too sickly for me, not tried it though x” if you haven’t tried it how do you know it’s too sickly?!

2) a missing dog post in Glasgow and someone from near me has commented “Shared in Birmingham” as if the dog was going to jump on a train and come visit the bull ring for the day

3) AI Ridiculous pictures like a two headed baby with 3 hands snowboarding down a volcano with a picture of Jesus is formed in the clouds and someone will comment something like “Such a clever young boy xxx”

The place is crazy nowadays.

Facebook is completely un-useable now. Entire feed filled with random shit the algorithm has decided you want to see rather than the actual things you follow.

Their usage stats must be way down. Few years back I'd be checking it multiple times a day. Now it's once a day max, quick scroll, see loads of stuff I'm not interested in and give up.

 

[ccfc922]

Sat in the sun all day and not turned into the inferno skeleton that the weather portrayed will happen weirdly no one else in the beer garden has burst into flames either

I think we should put a name to this weather, I suggest Summer?

 

[ccfc922]

Facebook is completely un-useable now. Entire feed filled with random shit the algorithm has decided you want to see rather than the actual things you follow.

Their usage stats must be way down. Few years back I'd be checking it multiple times a day. Now it's once a day max, quick scroll, see loads of stuff I'm not interested in and give up.

Deleted it years ago and life wasn't effected other than being reminded for people's birthdays.

Twitter will always reign imo.

 

[ccfc922]

People walking their dogs on days like this. Cunts.

Agreed, however my dog won't go in shade and she's sunbathing

I wouldn't force her to run/walk in this weather though. We're quite lucky where we have a leafy common we can walk her so no direct sunlight etc.

 

[ccfc922]

People who won’t buy lawnmowers so they end up strimming their garden for fucking ages. Gardens along this terrace are about 32 sq metres and the c**t has been at it for about 2 hours now.

Tbf, I was one of these lot until I realised petrol mowers are far superior. I tried the front garden with strimmer/flymo and took 3 hours went out and bought petrol mower as fuck that.