Rose65
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- United Kingdom
I have had plenty of experience of workmen who are unreliable and fail to turn up. It is infuriating when you ensure to be at home, plan your day accordingly.
However, I am now wise enough to listen to my sixth sense when something seems wrong. I fixed with a nice professional sounding one to come do a job. On the day I was very surprised when he didn't come. I waited the day then left just one short courteous message. I didn't chase further because I had a firm feeling there must be a good reason. My husband said forget him, find someone else but I said wait.
Sure enough, a few days later he called. His partner had died suddenly and he was deeply shocked, unable to work for now. I of course expressed condolences and said he can call me to fix a day when he is up to it.
I've learned that jumping to conclusions is too easy and it's best to stay calm and hold fire until you have the facts.
However, I am now wise enough to listen to my sixth sense when something seems wrong. I fixed with a nice professional sounding one to come do a job. On the day I was very surprised when he didn't come. I waited the day then left just one short courteous message. I didn't chase further because I had a firm feeling there must be a good reason. My husband said forget him, find someone else but I said wait.
Sure enough, a few days later he called. His partner had died suddenly and he was deeply shocked, unable to work for now. I of course expressed condolences and said he can call me to fix a day when he is up to it.
I've learned that jumping to conclusions is too easy and it's best to stay calm and hold fire until you have the facts.
