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Goldspoon
I am an aspirant plumber gradually increasing my experience (and presently working with others to gain experience).
Got a phone call this morning, whilst still eating my Weetabix, from a chap who is a landlord and the tenant is an old dear who had a "drip coming from a pipe on the loo" and could I ring her.
I had planned to not work today but as it was only around the corner I said I'd ring her. I did, straight away.
Feeling in a good mood and aiming to please I said "I can be round within one hour, is that suitable?". The answer slightly took me aback: "Not really, can't you make it sooner?". "What, sooner than 'within one hour'" I said. "Yes" she said. "How about within 45 minutes?" I joked. ""Within 30 minutes would be preferable" she said, deadpan.
Just made me laugh. Me expecting to be praised for being there within the hour and her thinking it was not good enough.
Got a phone call this morning, whilst still eating my Weetabix, from a chap who is a landlord and the tenant is an old dear who had a "drip coming from a pipe on the loo" and could I ring her.
I had planned to not work today but as it was only around the corner I said I'd ring her. I did, straight away.
Feeling in a good mood and aiming to please I said "I can be round within one hour, is that suitable?". The answer slightly took me aback: "Not really, can't you make it sooner?". "What, sooner than 'within one hour'" I said. "Yes" she said. "How about within 45 minutes?" I joked. ""Within 30 minutes would be preferable" she said, deadpan.
Just made me laugh. Me expecting to be praised for being there within the hour and her thinking it was not good enough.