We're having a room addition put on, and are having some issues with the
contractor's workers.

We have already spoken with the contractor, and he assured us, he would
address them with a high priority. We have since spoken with him again,
because the issues were not resolved.

Basically, I'm looking how someone else would handle this situation. We've
tried the diplomacy route, which didn't work out.

The biggest issue is, frankly his workers stink. I don't mean they do bad
work, I mean literally smell. I actually gag when the one worker is within
10 ft of me. He smells like he pooped his pants, and wears them day after
day. I thought it might just be me, but my neighbor commented on the guy
might wear diapers, or have a serious problem.

Three other workers have that plumbers crack thing going on, even when
they're not bent over. They either need to buy proper size pants, or lose
about 50 lbs, in order to fit into their pants. It's disgusting to see
these guy on ladders, when you pull into your driveway.

Because of the size of the project, the contractor has said they will be
around for about 5 more weeks.

If we could, we would go away until they were done, but, as of now, it's
not an option.

As a contractor, I always required my employees to look and act presentable.
If they couldn't or wouldn't, they were fired. I would make it clear to the
contractor that it's not acceptable, and if the slobs return you won't let
them in. I also think, if a person looks like a bum, his work probably isn't
any higher class.


"Christie" wrote in message
...
We're having a room addition put on, and are having some issues with the
contractor's workers.

We have already spoken with the contractor, and he assured us, he would
address them with a high priority. We have since spoken with him again,
because the issues were not resolved.

Basically, I'm looking how someone else would handle this situation. We've
tried the diplomacy route, which didn't work out.

The biggest issue is, frankly his workers stink. I don't mean they do bad
work, I mean literally smell. I actually gag when the one worker is within
10 ft of me. He smells like he pooped his pants, and wears them day after
day. I thought it might just be me, but my neighbor commented on the guy
might wear diapers, or have a serious problem.

Three other workers have that plumbers crack thing going on, even when
they're not bent over. They either need to buy proper size pants, or lose
about 50 lbs, in order to fit into their pants. It's disgusting to see
these guy on ladders, when you pull into your driveway.

Because of the size of the project, the contractor has said they will be
around for about 5 more weeks.

If we could, we would go away until they were done, but, as of now, it's
not an option.

On Wed, 1 Nov 2006 16:57:26 -0500, "Christie"
wrote:

We're having a room addition put on, and are having some issues with the
contractor's workers.

We have already spoken with the contractor, and he assured us, he would
address them with a high priority. We have since spoken with him again,
because the issues were not resolved.

Basically, I'm looking how someone else would handle this situation. We've
tried the diplomacy route, which didn't work out.

The biggest issue is, frankly his workers stink. I don't mean they do bad
work, I mean literally smell. I actually gag when the one worker is within
10 ft of me. He smells like he pooped his pants, and wears them day after
day. I thought it might just be me, but my neighbor commented on the guy
might wear diapers, or have a serious problem.

Three other workers have that plumbers crack thing going on, even when
they're not bent over. They either need to buy proper size pants, or lose
about 50 lbs, in order to fit into their pants. It's disgusting to see
these guy on ladders, when you pull into your driveway.

Because of the size of the project, the contractor has said they will be
around for about 5 more weeks.

If we could, we would go away until they were done, but, as of now, it's
not an option.



Tell the stinky guy himself; not to return to your property.

The plumbers crack is a "tradition" and not one easily broken grin.

Let us know what happens.



--
Oren

"Well, it doesn't happen all the time, but when it happens, it happens constantly."

I wonder about the jobs quality

Sounds like to me you're just a yuppified, rich, )(*&&^%#$%&^!!! that can't
stand to be around any form of real work. Just my opinion of course.
Perhaps you should take your escalade, go to starbucks on the way to spend 5
weeks at the ritz carlton.

--
Steve Barker


"Christie" wrote in message
...
We're having a room addition put on, and are having some issues with the
contractor's workers.

We have already spoken with the contractor, and he assured us, he would
address them with a high priority. We have since spoken with him again,
because the issues were not resolved.

Basically, I'm looking how someone else would handle this situation. We've
tried the diplomacy route, which didn't work out.

The biggest issue is, frankly his workers stink. I don't mean they do bad
work, I mean literally smell. I actually gag when the one worker is within
10 ft of me. He smells like he pooped his pants, and wears them day after
day. I thought it might just be me, but my neighbor commented on the guy
might wear diapers, or have a serious problem.

Three other workers have that plumbers crack thing going on, even when
they're not bent over. They either need to buy proper size pants, or lose
about 50 lbs, in order to fit into their pants. It's disgusting to see
these guy on ladders, when you pull into your driveway.

Because of the size of the project, the contractor has said they will be
around for about 5 more weeks.

If we could, we would go away until they were done, but, as of now, it's
not an option.

Do the real workers you know look seedy and smell bad?


"Steve Barker LT" wrote in message
news
Sounds like to me you're just a yuppified, rich, )(*&&^%#$%&^!!! that
can't stand to be around any form of real work. Just my opinion of
course. Perhaps you should take your escalade, go to starbucks on the way
to spend 5 weeks at the ritz carlton.

--
Steve Barker


"Christie" wrote in message
...
We're having a room addition put on, and are having some issues with the
contractor's workers.

We have already spoken with the contractor, and he assured us, he would
address them with a high priority. We have since spoken with him again,
because the issues were not resolved.

Basically, I'm looking how someone else would handle this situation.
We've tried the diplomacy route, which didn't work out.

The biggest issue is, frankly his workers stink. I don't mean they do bad
work, I mean literally smell. I actually gag when the one worker is
within 10 ft of me. He smells like he pooped his pants, and wears them
day after day. I thought it might just be me, but my neighbor commented
on the guy might wear diapers, or have a serious problem.

Three other workers have that plumbers crack thing going on, even when
they're not bent over. They either need to buy proper size pants, or lose
about 50 lbs, in order to fit into their pants. It's disgusting to see
these guy on ladders, when you pull into your driveway.

Because of the size of the project, the contractor has said they will be
around for about 5 more weeks.

If we could, we would go away until they were done, but, as of now, it's
not an option.

Okay, we'd all like it if the workers looked like they do in the TV
commercials, but is this a big deal? I read "contractor issues", and
I'm thinking you're getting overcharged, or they're not following code,
or not showing up for work. Your issue is that you don't approve of
their personal hygiene?

Not sure where you live, but where I am, I couldn't care less what the
workers look like as long as they show up and have some work ethic.
You may want to focus on their work, and if the job is turning out
well, leave these guys alone.

Frankly, if their co-workers can tolerate their hygiene, it's probably
not that big a deal. It sounds to me like you're embarassed that
they're polluting your driveway. If you want better looking workers,
why not stop by the local college and hire some young buff studs to
parade shirtless around your front yard? They probably can't hang
drywall worth a S#&*, but who cares, right?

MF

Christie wrote:
We're having a room addition put on, and are having some issues with the
contractor's workers.

We have already spoken with the contractor, and he assured us, he would
address them with a high priority. We have since spoken with him again,
because the issues were not resolved.

Basically, I'm looking how someone else would handle this situation. We've
tried the diplomacy route, which didn't work out.

The biggest issue is, frankly his workers stink. I don't mean they do bad
work, I mean literally smell. I actually gag when the one worker is within
10 ft of me. He smells like he pooped his pants, and wears them day after
day. I thought it might just be me, but my neighbor commented on the guy
might wear diapers, or have a serious problem.

Three other workers have that plumbers crack thing going on, even when
they're not bent over. They either need to buy proper size pants, or lose
about 50 lbs, in order to fit into their pants. It's disgusting to see
these guy on ladders, when you pull into your driveway.

I'm sure your husband realized what your reaction would be when he
asked the contractor if he could hand pick the crew. Cheaper than a
divorce lawyer.

R

MOST no, but I have met people who just seem to stink no matter how hard
they try not to. It's chemistry I guess.

--
Steve Barker



"RBM" rbm2(remove wrote in message
...
Do the real workers you know look seedy and smell bad?


"Steve Barker LT" wrote in message
news
Sounds like to me you're just a yuppified, rich, )(*&&^%#$%&^!!! that
can't stand to be around any form of real work. Just my opinion of
course. Perhaps you should take your escalade, go to starbucks on the way
to spend 5 weeks at the ritz carlton.

--
Steve Barker


"Christie" wrote in message
...
We're having a room addition put on, and are having some issues with the
contractor's workers.

We have already spoken with the contractor, and he assured us, he would
address them with a high priority. We have since spoken with him again,
because the issues were not resolved.

Basically, I'm looking how someone else would handle this situation.
We've tried the diplomacy route, which didn't work out.

The biggest issue is, frankly his workers stink. I don't mean they do
bad work, I mean literally smell. I actually gag when the one worker is
within 10 ft of me. He smells like he pooped his pants, and wears them
day after day. I thought it might just be me, but my neighbor commented
on the guy might wear diapers, or have a serious problem.

Three other workers have that plumbers crack thing going on, even when
they're not bent over. They either need to buy proper size pants, or
lose about 50 lbs, in order to fit into their pants. It's disgusting to
see these guy on ladders, when you pull into your driveway.

Because of the size of the project, the contractor has said they will be
around for about 5 more weeks.

If we could, we would go away until they were done, but, as of now, it's
not an option.

Maybe, but most of them are politicians
"Steve Barker LT" wrote in message
...
MOST no, but I have met people who just seem to stink no matter how hard
they try not to. It's chemistry I guess.

--
Steve Barker



"RBM" rbm2(remove wrote in message
...
Do the real workers you know look seedy and smell bad?


"Steve Barker LT" wrote in message
news
Sounds like to me you're just a yuppified, rich, )(*&&^%#$%&^!!! that
can't stand to be around any form of real work. Just my opinion of
course. Perhaps you should take your escalade, go to starbucks on the
way to spend 5 weeks at the ritz carlton.

--
Steve Barker


"Christie" wrote in message
...
We're having a room addition put on, and are having some issues with
the contractor's workers.

We have already spoken with the contractor, and he assured us, he would
address them with a high priority. We have since spoken with him again,
because the issues were not resolved.

Basically, I'm looking how someone else would handle this situation.
We've tried the diplomacy route, which didn't work out.

The biggest issue is, frankly his workers stink. I don't mean they do
bad work, I mean literally smell. I actually gag when the one worker is
within 10 ft of me. He smells like he pooped his pants, and wears them
day after day. I thought it might just be me, but my neighbor commented
on the guy might wear diapers, or have a serious problem.

Three other workers have that plumbers crack thing going on, even when
they're not bent over. They either need to buy proper size pants, or
lose about 50 lbs, in order to fit into their pants. It's disgusting to
see these guy on ladders, when you pull into your driveway.

Because of the size of the project, the contractor has said they will
be around for about 5 more weeks.

If we could, we would go away until they were done, but, as of now,
it's not an option.

RBM wrote:
As a contractor, I always required my employees to look and act
presentable. If they couldn't or wouldn't, they were fired. I would
make it clear to the contractor that it's not acceptable, and if the
slobs return you won't let them in. I also think, if a person looks
like a bum, his work probably isn't any higher class.

Along these same lines, the printing company where I am
employed hosted a Chamber of Commerce night where all the towns
employers could come and see our fine facilities. A couple days before
the event, T-shirts emblazoned with the company logo were handed out and
those that work the night shift were to wear their new shirts. Were the
visitors ever impressed!!!! One was so impressed that he/she wrote a
letter to our company and said how impressed with our company they were
and how neat the workers all looked in "their" uniforms.
Now, the company is handing out a weeks supply of T-shirts
emblazoned with the company logo for all of us to wear while we enjoy
doing our job.
We, the workers, are now not a name, but just another drone with
no individuality.
But don't we look cute!

RicodJour posted for all of us...


Christie wrote:
We're having a room addition put on, and are having some issues with the
contractor's workers.

We have already spoken with the contractor, and he assured us, he would
address them with a high priority. We have since spoken with him again,
because the issues were not resolved.

Basically, I'm looking how someone else would handle this situation. We've
tried the diplomacy route, which didn't work out.

The biggest issue is, frankly his workers stink. I don't mean they do bad
work, I mean literally smell. I actually gag when the one worker is within
10 ft of me. He smells like he pooped his pants, and wears them day after
day. I thought it might just be me, but my neighbor commented on the guy
might wear diapers, or have a serious problem.

Three other workers have that plumbers crack thing going on, even when
they're not bent over. They either need to buy proper size pants, or lose
about 50 lbs, in order to fit into their pants. It's disgusting to see
these guy on ladders, when you pull into your driveway.

I'm sure your husband realized what your reaction would be when he
asked the contractor if he could hand pick the crew. Cheaper than a
divorce lawyer.

R


Maybe they wouldn't boff her and now she's ****ed. she should post pix.
--
Tekkie Don't bother to thank me, I do this as a public service.