nasty trick ... nearly

[AWheating]

its theft.

 

[oz-plumber]

As an employer, I would also be concerned about the employee using my materials on jobs for themselves.

Employers are not as dumb as some employees think.
Most of us have been there and do sometimes have a 'gut feeling' when things aren't right.

That's when we do little things that can cause employees to have situations that change without their knowing.

Things like removing a rubber seal of a flickmixer tap.
I've got a few- some other time

 

[Millsy 82]

As an employer, I would also be concerned about the employee using my materials on jobs for themselves.

Employers are not as dumb as some employees think.
Most of us have been there and do sometimes have a 'gut feeling' when things aren't right.

That's when we do little things that can cause employees to have situations that change without their knowing.

Things like removing a rubber seal of a flickmixer tap.
I've got a few- some other time

A few years ago a lad who I worked with got the boot from the company after a load of bits went missing the last was a 24v dewalt sds drill. He went to another company after and we heard about 8 months later that he got the sack. They were happy with him until they noticed that for a new water main consisting of 6mtrs 15mm he had booked out 60mtrs! When they asked why and to return the rest as they didn't want that much left on the van he said he couldn't, they then checked what he had been booking out and he had been at it from day 1 and not subtle about it as he never got less than 30mtrs! Turned out he was a heroin addict although you would never notice we all just thought he was a lazy git.

 

[josh]

Have seen a boiler installed by BG with the installers mobile number on it..

 

[jase158]

Lol, i am tempted to tell the gaffa if i bump into him. The good thing here, is the lady who told me this smelt a rat and walked away.
she rang 5 engineers of the rated people. com 'type' site and only one turned up and gave her a price . !!!!!!!
I am going round in the morning, and I will be there.

Moral of the story is.... dont turn work down!! this woman was happy to wait but you rejected it before even quoting!!

 

[townfanjon]

Moral of the story is.... dont turn work down!! this woman was happy to wait but you rejected it before even quoting!!

Jase , I have to turn work down mate, or I am going to be 6 foot under very soon

 

[SimonG]

Jase , I have to turn work down mate, or I am going to be 6 foot under very soon

Saying no is a skill all to itself. Only so many hours in the day and some you want to spend away from work. If people cant wait then tough poop. Turned away 2 jobs this week, too busy and wouldnt wait. Wont be losing any sleep over them.

Just say NO

 

[jase158]

Saying no is a skill all to itself. Only so many hours in the day and some you want to spend away from work. If people cant wait then tough poop. Turned away 2 jobs this week, too busy and wouldnt wait. Wont be losing any sleep over them.

Just say NO

but you still went around and did the quote!! If I found out somebody was waiting for months and I had a chance to quote, I would be gutted that I turned it down without quoting, If I quote and they cant wait then that's fine!! wont loose any sleep over that!!!

 

[SimonG]

I aint gonna waste my time doing an estimate for work I wont be doing. Which is why when I answer the phone I ask how soon. Then its yes I will price or no as I have no availability.

All depends on the source of the phone call. A recommendation will more than likely wait versus a cold call from advertising.

Still busy times and prices on the up

 

[jase158]

I aint gonna waste my time doing an estimate for work I wont be doing. Which is why when I answer the phone I ask how soon. Then its yes I will price or no as I have no availability.

All depends on the source of the phone call. A recommendation will more than likely wait versus a cold call from advertising.

Still busy times and prices on the up

Bit of a case of do as I say and not as I do!!
saturday afternoon I get a call and chances are that it wont even get answered on the expectation it is an emergency call and I just cant be bothered!!
But I hate the thought of turning work down because that little job can turn into a big job!!
And that big job could be when I am quiet and could really do with the work