Page 3 | To not employ a tradesman who smokes

Pob13 · 2022-07-29T10:53:04+00:00

We are trying to find a carpenter to do some work. First one came today to have a look, he seemed good but absolutely stank of smoke. He's been gone over an hour and I can still smell it. I just dont think I could have him in our house for several days. So, would you be honest and give that as the reason or just say you are going with someone else?!

TheDogsMother · 29/07/2022 12:07

ShandaLear · 29/07/2022 11:56

If I was lucky enough to get a tradesman to actually show up these days I wouldn’t care if he mainlined heroin as long as he did a decent job. Smoking isn’t ideal, but if you lose him you’ll just have to find one somewhere else.

This 😂😂

GirlInACountrySong · 29/07/2022 12:04

Well I'd not want someone in my home sawing wood and using power tools off their face in weed or glue

Smokers Are nothing in comparison

featheryfancy · 29/07/2022 12:02

@fudfootedfannybangle

fudfootedfannybangle · 29/07/2022 12:00

My motto is fags and weed, glue and speed, but I draws the line at crack. That way, everyone knows where they stand.

10HailMarys · 29/07/2022 12:00

I wouldn't tell him that, no. You'll sound bonkers.

Fine to not want someone working in your house for whatever reason, and it's obviously something that really bothers you, but I strongly doubt he's a) going to stop smoking as a result of your feedback or b) actually losing any other work because of it, so he gains nothing from knowing why you decided to go with someone else.

GiveMyHeadPeaceffs · 29/07/2022 12:00

ShandaLear · 29/07/2022 11:56

If I was lucky enough to get a tradesman to actually show up these days I wouldn’t care if he mainlined heroin as long as he did a decent job. Smoking isn’t ideal, but if you lose him you’ll just have to find one somewhere else.

This absolutely 😂

Original poster

Pob13 · 29/07/2022 11:59

ShandaLear · 29/07/2022 11:56

If I was lucky enough to get a tradesman to actually show up these days I wouldn’t care if he mainlined heroin as long as he did a decent job. Smoking isn’t ideal, but if you lose him you’ll just have to find one somewhere else.

😂 that is a very good point!

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GirlInACountrySong · 29/07/2022 11:58

I work with tradesmen

He's shrug it off and move on to next customer and have a good laugh about it with us all!!

DenholmElliot1 · 29/07/2022 11:57

ShandaLear · 29/07/2022 11:56

If I was lucky enough to get a tradesman to actually show up these days I wouldn’t care if he mainlined heroin as long as he did a decent job. Smoking isn’t ideal, but if you lose him you’ll just have to find one somewhere else.

This 😂

GirlInACountrySong · 29/07/2022 11:57

He may have been working in someone's house and the smoke from them has clung to his clothing

Apart from that you are being ridiculous!

MrsDeaconClaybourne · 29/07/2022 11:56

Definitely wouldn't give it as a reason as it's not particularly useful feedback for him is it? I doubt it's suddenly going to make him give up if he's a heavy smoker.

If he was really good I'd just open a window and light a candle or spray some (MN hated) air freshener when he's gone!

ShandaLear · 29/07/2022 11:56

If I was lucky enough to get a tradesman to actually show up these days I wouldn’t care if he mainlined heroin as long as he did a decent job. Smoking isn’t ideal, but if you lose him you’ll just have to find one somewhere else.