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Mindi B · Jul 3rd, 2009, 03:43 PM

IL, I suspect the real problem was that the sub hadn't let ANYONE know. The contractor didn't know they weren't coming, either, until he'd confirmed with me that no one was at my house and then tracked down the sub. So I'm guessing that the contractor was peeved that he hadn't been in on the decision so he could have let me know, and secondarily, that the sub hadn't thought to let me know himself. EH, I totally agree--the word "finesse" expresses it perfectly. Our contractor is very earnest, and I suspect that he thinks he is extremely "good with people," but in fact he is quite transparent. I forgive this because for me his integrity trumps all, but for people who might need to be "handled" I can imagine he's not a great fit.

lil_fashionista · Jul 3rd, 2009, 03:47 PM

Originally Posted by Encore Hermes

Mindi I have to get back to you on this one because DH is pushing me out the door but you are right, the subs can get you back. I am sure the contractor has had many calls from homeowners when the workers flake (because they all do at times and don't call because they don't want to hear it from the cust. or contractor) and I am sure he is frustrated but there is a finesse.

ITA! I think the contractor is not doing anyone a service by overstating how upset you are about something that has happened with a Sub. You GC is probably afraid of what may happen if he doesn't deal with something so he's going too far the other way.

Mindi B · Jul 3rd, 2009, 03:55 PM

Exactly, lil_f. The contractor probably doesn't realize what the fall-out can be because he woudn't behave that way himself, but he needs to know that others will!
The motto is not original to me, unfortunately. I first heard it from a prof in college, and I suspect he got it from someone else. But it is a good one!

dressage queen · Jul 3rd, 2009, 04:36 PM

mindi, in case you want to embroider it on your undies with a crest:

saepe erronea, nunquam addubitanda

irishlass1029 · Jul 3rd, 2009, 04:56 PM

So...

the Twilight Zone marathon is all the "new" ones. Kinda disappointing.

And I guess I missed the REALLY good "new" one where they build each minute the minute before.

irishlass1029 · Jul 3rd, 2009, 05:00 PM

I spoke too soon - the old ones are starting now. Hehehe!

Kelly_Birkin · Jul 3rd, 2009, 06:12 PM

I hope everyone is having a great summer.

We've had over 21 days with at least some
form of rain in it. :(

I'm still at the daycare, and even though
the pay isn't all there, I still love working
with the kids. :)

pursecrzy · Jul 3rd, 2009, 06:21 PM

Hey K-B!

I feel your rain pain.

Glad to hear you enjoy the kids and your job even though it is underpaid.

ouija board · Jul 3rd, 2009, 06:23 PM

Kelly_Birkin, nice to see you back!! Glad you are enjoying your job, hope better pay comes along eventually.

margieb · Jul 3rd, 2009, 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by Mindi B

Okay, so after chocolate coffee cake at MargieB's, I'm headed to EH for Mexican. What a day!

Cream of brocolli soup
Sea bass with pistacio nuts
Persian chicken w basmati rice

pursecrzy · Jul 3rd, 2009, 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by margieb

Cream of brocolli soup
Sea bass with pistacio nuts
Persian chicken w basmati rice

Set another place at the table. I'm on my way.

ouija board · Jul 3rd, 2009, 06:40 PM

Me too me too!!! Wait, do I go east for MargieB's spread or west for EH's guacamole and tacos...what a dilemma when a gal is hungry!

Mindi B · Jul 3rd, 2009, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by dressage queen

mindi, in case you want to embroider it on your undies with a crest:

saepe erronea, nunquam addubitanda

Thank you! Now I just have to decide on the crest. . . a Chihuahua rampant?

xiaoxiao · Jul 3rd, 2009, 08:20 PM

Hi ladies!!! Just checking in to see how you guys are doing...

Early happy fourth!!!

Handybags · Jul 3rd, 2009, 08:28 PM

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Jul 3rd, 2009, 03:43 PM	#61
Mindi B Mad Member Joined: Jan 2007 Location: State of Denial Posts: 2,601	IL, I suspect the real problem was that the sub hadn't let ANYONE know. The contractor didn't know they weren't coming, either, until he'd confirmed with me that no one was at my house and then tracked down the sub. So I'm guessing that the contractor was peeved that he hadn't been in on the decision so he could have let me know, and secondarily, that the sub hadn't thought to let me know himself. EH, I totally agree--the word "finesse" expresses it perfectly. Our contractor is very earnest, and I suspect that he thinks he is extremely "good with people," but in fact he is quite transparent. I forgive this because for me his integrity trumps all, but for people who might need to be "handled" I can imagine he's not a great fit.
	__________________ Olive sez, "What I lack in smarts, I make up for in cutes."

Jul 3rd, 2009, 03:55 PM	#63
Mindi B Mad Member Joined: Jan 2007 Location: State of Denial Posts: 2,601	Exactly, lil_f. The contractor probably doesn't realize what the fall-out can be because he woudn't behave that way himself, but he needs to know that others will! The motto is not original to me, unfortunately. I first heard it from a prof in college, and I suspect he got it from someone else. But it is a good one!
	__________________ Olive sez, "What I lack in smarts, I make up for in cutes."

Jul 3rd, 2009, 04:36 PM	#64
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Jul 3rd, 2009, 04:56 PM	#65
irishlass1029 Sean Bay-Bee! Joined: Aug 2008 Location: The Twilight Zone Posts: 11,766	So... the Twilight Zone marathon is all the "new" ones. Kinda disappointing. And I guess I missed the REALLY good "new" one where they build each minute the minute before.
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Jul 3rd, 2009, 05:00 PM	#66
irishlass1029 Sean Bay-Bee! Joined: Aug 2008 Location: The Twilight Zone Posts: 11,766	I spoke too soon - the old ones are starting now. Hehehe!
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Jul 3rd, 2009, 06:12 PM	#67
Kelly_Birkin The Someday Princess Joined: Apr 2007 Location: A small tiny piece in the huge orange pie (USA) Posts: 5,774	I hope everyone is having a great summer. We've had over 21 days with at least some form of rain in it. :( I'm still at the daycare, and even though the pay isn't all there, I still love working with the kids. :)
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Jul 3rd, 2009, 06:21 PM	#68
pursecrzy Member Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,844	Hey K-B! I feel your rain pain. Glad to hear you enjoy the kids and your job even though it is underpaid.
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Jul 3rd, 2009, 06:23 PM	#69
ouija board waiting for H Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4,093	Kelly_Birkin, nice to see you back!! Glad you are enjoying your job, hope better pay comes along eventually.
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Jul 3rd, 2009, 06:40 PM	#72
ouija board waiting for H Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4,093	Me too me too!!! Wait, do I go east for MargieB's spread or west for EH's guacamole and tacos...what a dilemma when a gal is hungry!
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Jul 3rd, 2009, 08:20 PM	#74
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