what is wrong with people these days....who bases business on scamming people??

[reefwars]

ive worked for my self forever now lol but where im new to calgary i just dont feel like doing it on my own at the moment will soon but prob for the next while id just like to work a stress free month with no wondering where the next job is to or pricing this and that to make a buck lol theres a plumber at the church job i did for them hes doing all their sinks and toilets and he also loved the work i did there its flawless and hes doing a reno in a mall somewhere and knows the guy so hes gonna try to hook me up there, would be a big gig for just me but would pay good so ill keep the old fingers crossed for that lol but i also get lots of calls from complanys but the problem is they are all small companys 1 guy or 2 guys out of work truch offers so im not really interested in those types of business i find companys with lots of guys or small crews do things more professional and have a better guarantee of getting paid( lesson learned...always stick to what you know lol)


so for now im gonna spend the next 2 days helping the poor fella out as its not his fault the guys a crook and i dont know him only 3 weeks so its not my fault either but i offered to finish his place for him as the other guy has him stressed out my second good deed for christmas so im owed by somebody somewhere for something good in my stcking this year or watch out lol

[monocus]

make sure the check you get is certified-same thing happened to me to the tune of $10000.unfortunately this is the way some new immigrants do business.now i always sign a contract and get it notarized

[sphelps]

I got a decent amount of tile I need installed in my basement, usually just do it myself but would consider hiring someone this time around. If interested PM me, I won't scam you .

[ALang]

Denny,
Good karma will be with you always for what you've done.
Good thing that you have been careful and kept all invoices, receipts, promises on file.
Nowadays, it's pretty standard not to take anyone's word for granted, which is also sad.
Used to be that your word is your bond, and a hand shake means something.
Good luck, and I hope that the guys gets what he deserves.
Lenny.

[StirCrazy]

I would start your own company, as in an actual company. sounds like you have 4 or more real good references right now, you got the photos to put together a porfollio. you can hire and train a helper so he to does it the right way and when you are comfterable with him you can make him a lead and hire two new helpers and so on and soon you will be running your own crews. I find a lot of people will pay a little more to make sure the job is done right, especialy in these days when there are so many crooks out there.

Steve

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Yes, and you can get these first 3 customers to write up reviews for you as testimonials.

[BC564]

I need to get a quote on some tile work in my basement as well as a shower reno. I am going to PM you my info so you can contact me if you want to. I am in no rush.

[Nano]

Same thing happened to me $4700 because the home owner didnt agree with the bill. alwasy sign contracts if possible. I place a building lean on the house, and 2 years went but until the lean expired, she said she would give me $1000... No way was I settling for that, long story short with the lean expired and her now off the hook, the only thing to do was file a claim, and wait another 6 months- a year to even get into court to settle it, plus head ache from dealing with it, lost hours at work, lawyer fees etc.. What ever Karma is a bitch and she'll get what she deserves at some point. You ex boss will too, what goes around comes around. it still sucks that it happens but thats just how greedy some people are. thats why its good that there are still the few of us that are honest people. thats a value seldom come by now a days.

[gobytron]

occupy this guy...