Professional Painters are Lazy - Page 5

jiveturkey · 07-28-2006, 04:28 PM

The people that lived in our place before us were mentally reeruned, which lead them to painting the back deck. This year it finally got bad enough that I decided to do some work on it. We power washed it, scrapped it and laid down a coat of primer. After all of this we decided that this was too much fun for the wife and I and decided to pay someone else to finish the project.

I've called 5 painting companies and here's the results.
First 2 do not answer or return calls.
Candidate #3 made an appointment to come out and give me an estimate. He never showed up.
Candidate #4 is either related to candidate #3 or the previous owners of my house.
Candidate #5 came out and told me that he'll "probably" be able to do it but he won't be able to get to it until October and I will have to buy a sprayer for him.

So if you know of any painters please kick them square in the nuts for me.

I have lost hope in the people of this country. I also run my own business and I run into similar problems in the professional world. There are times when I need a service or product from an outside vendor so I shop around and then place a call that goes something like this "Hello ABC company mine name is Jiveturkey and I would like to give you money in exchange for the service or product that you specialize in". Later that week no one calls back, there's no follow up and they never actually put any effort into taking money from me.

When someone calls me and requests that I take their money I haul ass over to their place and help them write the check.

The lazyness has reached epic proportions and it's pissing me off.

**Bwana** · 07-29-2006, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

He's a truck driver on another board. I think over on the minge he's an exotic dancer. Overhead leads many lives. But first and foremost, he is Canadian!!!

Goodness, he has more skills than (dare I say it?) Rich Scanlon!! Superman

Over-Head · 07-29-2006, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Bwana

WTH? I thought you were a truck driver?

Dude.
I came off the highway alost 4 1/2 years ago.
Wakey up time.

**Just a side note I come from 3 generations of Plaster's and Painters.
I only went trucking when the industry fell apart in the late 80's

**MahiMike** · 07-29-2006, 08:58 PM

You're just jealous u don't have a job that has more demand than supply. Having just finished painting my own house, I have greater respect for this profession. It's demanding work. I call it "Yoga on a ladder".

07-29-2006, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Brock

Well, let's just say my experience has been quite different.

You're the only positive Wagner testimony I've heard. Ever.

Brock · 07-30-2006, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

You're the only positive Wagner testimony I've heard. Ever.

You probably have a 50 dollar hammer in your toolbag.

PastorMike pretty much sums up how the non-contractor feels about paint guns.

dtebbe · 07-30-2006, 06:29 AM

Hey, alcholics and habitual weed users have to work somewhere, right?

DT

07-30-2006, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Brock

You probably have a 50 dollar hammer in your toolbag.

PastorMike pretty much sums up how the non-contractor feels about paint guns.

Nah - I have a $28 hammer on the top end and it works just like the $8 hammers. Hopefully it will last a lot longer to justify the extra $20.

jspchief · 07-30-2006, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

Nah - I have a $28 hammer on the top end and it works just like the $8 hammers. Hopefully it will last a lot longer to justify the extra $20.

I have a $128 hammer, and it makes a much nicer thud sound when smashing my fingers.

07-28-2006, 04:28 PM
jiveturkey Captain Kick Ass Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Kansas Casino cash: $9305197	Professional Painters are Lazy The people that lived in our place before us were mentally reeruned, which lead them to painting the back deck. This year it finally got bad enough that I decided to do some work on it. We power washed it, scrapped it and laid down a coat of primer. After all of this we decided that this was too much fun for the wife and I and decided to pay someone else to finish the project. I've called 5 painting companies and here's the results. First 2 do not answer or return calls. Candidate #3 made an appointment to come out and give me an estimate. He never showed up. Candidate #4 is either related to candidate #3 or the previous owners of my house. Candidate #5 came out and told me that he'll "probably" be able to do it but he won't be able to get to it until October and I will have to buy a sprayer for him. So if you know of any painters please kick them square in the nuts for me. I have lost hope in the people of this country. I also run my own business and I run into similar problems in the professional world. There are times when I need a service or product from an outside vendor so I shop around and then place a call that goes something like this "Hello ABC company mine name is Jiveturkey and I would like to give you money in exchange for the service or product that you specialize in". Later that week no one calls back, there's no follow up and they never actually put any effort into taking money from me. When someone calls me and requests that I take their money I haul ass over to their place and help them write the check. The lazyness has reached epic proportions and it's pissing me off.
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07-29-2006, 08:58 PM	#63
MahiMike He's Mahomie! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jax, FL Casino cash: $10023443	You're just jealous u don't have a job that has more demand than supply. Having just finished painting my own house, I have greater respect for this profession. It's demanding work. I call it "Yoga on a ladder".
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07-30-2006, 06:29 AM	#66
dtebbe 3M TA3 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: SoFlo Casino cash: $9993039	Hey, alcholics and habitual weed users have to work somewhere, right? DT
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