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How would you reply to this?

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chunkiest · 05/02/2022 15:55

I am wanting some plumbing work done in my house and have been awaiting a major part

The part has arrived and i have had four quotes and we want to proceed

This morning I texted the plumber we have chosen to go with and received this reply

'would you be able to re text Monday morning as I am away from the office until Monday Morning'

Personally I am not inclined to, does this guy want the work? Why am I being asked to be his reminder?

How would you, or would you reply?

AIBU? 🤷‍♀️

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HDready · 05/02/2022 15:56

I think that’s fair enough. Not unreasonable for him to be not working over the weekend. If you want to us him, just text again on Monday.

JaneJeffer · 05/02/2022 15:57

In my experience plumbers need constant reminding or they don't show up!

DressingPafe · 05/02/2022 15:58

I think you’re being a bit harsh. They could be any number of reasons why he said that. Or do you think he should be on call to respond 24/7? If you’re not happy then pick someone else.

FoamBurst · 05/02/2022 15:58

I'd reply.
OK. No problem

FixTheBone · 05/02/2022 16:00

Any chance it's an auto reply?

By asking to message again on Monday, all the super urgent things that people get sorted out with another plumber get filtered out so they don't have to waste a load of time replying to people who no longer need the work doing.

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chunkiest · 05/02/2022 16:01

I appreciate it is the weekend, we are all busy, however don't reply and get back to me on Monday

Do I need someone to 'remind me' of an appointment or to respond to something?

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chunkiest · 05/02/2022 16:02

Not an auto reply, it arrived 45 mins after it was sent

Also passed his van when collecting my son 😂

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BritInUS1 · 05/02/2022 16:02

YABU - unless it's an emergency never text someone at the weekend

Email - fine
Text - no

SickAndTiredAgain · 05/02/2022 16:02

I’d have no problem with him not replying at all until Monday, but it seems a little lacking in organisation that he can’t be responsible for managing any messages received while he wasn’t working. That’s provided you only sent one message, not follow ups asking for a response.

fallfallfall · 05/02/2022 16:03

I’d say okay and message Monday.

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chunkiest · 05/02/2022 16:04

No expectations of response at all

I surprised I was being asked to remind him

Only one message

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RedRobin100 · 05/02/2022 16:05

Just call him again on Monday when he’s actually working.
It’s Not a big deal.

Zippyunzipped · 05/02/2022 16:05

You are being harsh and entitled. You can't click your fingers and want a response immediately.
You are lucky he text back on a Saturday.

Rosebuud · 05/02/2022 16:06

Honestly if this upsets you then look elsewhere. Find someone who isn’t jist good at plumbing but also their communication skills meets your high requirements.

Josephincluded · 05/02/2022 16:08

Perhaps he’s out with his kids doing family stuff and doesn’t have a pen and paper with him to write a reminder. Just message him on Monday.

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chunkiest · 05/02/2022 16:10

Why not reply

I will get back to you on Monday?

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Namechangehereandnow · 05/02/2022 16:10

My dp is a tradesperson … sometimes he replies at weekends, sometimes not - depends what we’re doing. We’re all entitled to days off OP … sheesh, I wouldn’t want him to work for you, give people a break will you. People are not at your beck and call 24/7 🙄

TheVolturi · 05/02/2022 16:10

He probably doesn't want to forget.

Rosebuud · 05/02/2022 16:10

Op, just to clarify for you, as I think you’ve missed it. The man is not asking you to be his reminder. He is very politely telling you it’s the weekend and he’s not working snd to contact him Monday, during working hours. You know, like many other folks.

TheChosenTwo · 05/02/2022 16:12

Personally I would go on recommendations from friends/family so if they were who I’d gone for they would be worth waiting for.
You’re not obliged to use him, just go for another quote if you’re going to get your knickers in a twist about it Grin
(And yes, you ARE getting your knickers in a twist!)

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chunkiest · 05/02/2022 16:14

Perhaps I will go on my work email today and read them and reply

Thanks for your email, please remind me in Monday!

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Zippyunzipped · 05/02/2022 16:14

My god OP if your this hard work over a text the plumber might have dodged a bullet.
Either chill out or take your important custom elsewhere.

JugglingJanuary · 05/02/2022 16:15

@Josephincluded

Perhaps he’s out with his kids doing family stuff and doesn’t have a pen and paper with him to write a reminder. Just message him on Monday.
He has his phone, he can set his own bloody reminder.
Zippyunzipped · 05/02/2022 16:16

If you're this much

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chunkiest · 05/02/2022 16:16

Why reply to the text?

Why not just reply next week?

I did not expect a reply today at all

Just surprised be wants me to remind him

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