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Tradesperson inviting people into my home

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IvyPlant · 17/09/2022 17:03

Currently got a tradesperson in to do a job. They quoted me a day rate of 8 days work (which I think will take less time than that, but they're the expert...)

Anyway, that's not my AIBU. I checked my security footage this week and noticed a woman popped round to my house when I was out and tradesperson was working alone in my house. I can only see her walk past my front door to the back garden gate, she knocks and then the feed ends. She's seen leaving 4 hours later. The next day, same thing, except 3 hours.

At present the tradesperson gets here for about 8am and has already stopped working by 3pm. So that's 7 hours of work, fair enough, but 4 (and 3) of them an unknown woman here is (it's not his wife, I did a little social media digging and it's not her).

AIBU if I question him about it next week? He still has 4 days left to finish the job next week and I don't l like the fact there's an unknown and univited person in my house when I'm not there, plus, how much work can he really be doing if his "mate" is there for 4 hours.

OP posts:
Doingprettywellthanks · 18/09/2022 15:23

You can just “watch thread”?

Annalouisa · 18/09/2022 15:23

BrokenFridgeDrawer · 17/09/2022 17:47

Lot of assumptions here. A sole trader is a legal defiinition regarding tax and other business matters, it does not mean he works alone and has no staff. A sole trader could have 10 full and part time staff, or 100 different people they might calll up to use on a casual or temporary basis. Similarly, sub contractor is a legal term, doesn't mean he can't involve somebody else.

Just because he wears a uniform as the face of his operation, does not mean anyone he gets to do any of the work would, expecially if they are just casual.

You don't say what the job is, but the female could be helping with some basic tasks that are not a good use of his time to move the job on, or indeed vice versa, she could be doing a specialist task that he can't do.

I think you should just straight out communicate bluntly with him that you are the client, it is your home, and you don't want anyone on your property without your authorisation, that you have noticed a regular visitor and you need some explanations. And set ground rules for the future.

Lot of things being jumped to here !

so the person who tells others off for 'making a lot of assumptions' says: "the female could be helping with some basic tasks." 😕

Doingprettywellthanks · 18/09/2022 15:24

Annalouisa · 18/09/2022 15:23

so the person who tells others off for 'making a lot of assumptions' says: "the female could be helping with some basic tasks." 😕

They really me chuckle!!

wineandcheeseplease · 18/09/2022 15:28

What a thread! I hope we get an outcome!

ChorleyFMcominginyourears · 18/09/2022 15:28

I am so here for Tuesday!!

CaptainSamCarter · 18/09/2022 15:36

He's totally having an affair with her. But at least you can get a nice discount on your bill.

We've had a consumer unit replaced recently and it was a complicated job due to our ancient and dodgy wiring but still only took half a day. So I don't believe that 5 units would take 8 days.

IsAnybody · 18/09/2022 15:41

I'd be so angry if this were me. Write 'You're Live Streaming on OnlyFans' on paper, and cellotape it to the ceiling of the outbuilding. Give the cheeky sods a heart attack.

IvyPlant · 18/09/2022 15:41

BeyondApproach · 18/09/2022 14:43

Does he carefully fold the pillow and blanket up on his way home? Does the pillow only come out when she arrives?

Yes and yes.

OP posts:
Stormyinside · 18/09/2022 15:43

His poor wife!

Lesserspotteddogfish · 18/09/2022 15:50

IvyPlant · 18/09/2022 07:38

It's a criminal offence to film someone engaging in sexual activity without their consent. Hence why my cameras will only be pointing within my own property's boundaries where I reasonably expect sex not to occur.

Is he not working on your property?

BeyondApproach · 18/09/2022 15:52

IvyPlant · 18/09/2022 15:41

Yes and yes.

Well, that chick is spending a lot of time on her knees.

Adventurine · 18/09/2022 15:57

That pillow is either for her knees or her head.

YesitsBess · 18/09/2022 15:59

I wonder if he is a life drawing student and she his Muse. Have you found any hitherto unsuspected fruit bowls OP?

VerifiedBot2351 · 18/09/2022 16:00

Ew he’s been using your cushions too 🤮

PicturesOfDogs · 18/09/2022 16:01

I’m so invested in this now!

Broadswordcalling · 18/09/2022 16:06

Good god OP, there are going to be thousands of us refreshing like twats on Tuesday evening...

GladAllOver · 18/09/2022 16:09

It's a criminal offence to film someone engaging in sexual activity without their consent. Hence why my cameras will only be pointing within my own property's boundaries where I reasonably expect sex not to occur.

But you don't expect sex to occur do you! Perish the thought!

You're only checking that the man is not wasting your time and taking longer than he should. Any unexpected recording would of course be immediately deleted.

lavendermouse · 18/09/2022 16:13

Sorry also following as I need the update now 😂

ElectricLightOrchestra · 18/09/2022 16:34

Aw bless

He's probably got his tea waiting for him on the table when he gets home aswell.

VanillaParkersBowl · 18/09/2022 17:32

SueDCreme · 18/09/2022 12:47

I'd be tempted to put a blow up bed in there, a few artfully placed candles, a couple of cans of warm Special Brew, 2 Greggs steak bakes....

😂😂😂

LovelyIssues · 18/09/2022 17:45

I'm so invested in this please update when you know more lol!

FanfictionFan · 18/09/2022 17:59

I'm completely invested now.

Carlycat · 18/09/2022 18:13

Another one shamelessly bookmarking for Tuesday.
What time does your electrician usually come? ( Oooo Er ) Grin

Carlycat · 18/09/2022 18:14

Another one shamelessly bookmarking for Tuesday.
What time does your electrician usually come? ( Oooo Er ) Grin

linsey2581 · 18/09/2022 18:21

Reading this and just happening to be catching up on house of the dragon at the same time 😂. Waiting for Tuesday.

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