I am grateful Steve does good work somewhere. It is probably for guy(s) or couples, or 2 people…read morepresent and not someone alone. I was referred to him by a friend, who is a big guy.
First interaction seemed fine. I received and e-mail that said:
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It was great meeting you this morning! I am looking forward to working with you. Thanks for the opportunity!
Sounds good, Never did he say what I had done wrong, but his true self was not the same as the day before, when he wanted money. There was no indication from that e-mail that there was so much dislike for me. Big question...Why did he take the job? Whey did he not leave?
I asked him to paint the window sill, rudely, he said ":it is not meant to be painted. I then asked if he would paint the small vent in the cupboard above the stove. WOW! Was I ever shocked! With a smirk on his face, rudely, he said, "there you just did it again, just like yesterday!" I WAS SO STUNNED! He had sent the e-mail and sudenly I was a horrible person. The feeling was awful, to be around him. I could not say a word. Cowardly, I said, "I am sorry" FOR WHAT, may I ask? I was in my own home and intimidated. I just wanted to get away from him, and I actually left my house hoping that he would leave. No such luck, I wished I would have called him and asked him to leave MY home. He plunked his sign out in my yard without permission.
Long story shortened, He would not ever say what I did wrong, but I knew to say nothing. When I came back to the house. I went in my room and locked the door. I wanted him out of the house, I did not dare say one word. The work was expensive and not done well. I texted when he said he was glad for the money, and I told him I am glad he liked the money but I did not like having him in my home".
He then had the audacity, to text me such things as "I respectfully (far from respectful) confronted you about your continued disrespect and he felt like it needed addressing." I did nothing more than asked to paint the window sill and vent, for which I was paying. Also he said I was not "Christlike." "mean spirited".: and then would quote scriptures to demean me and elevate himself as a great person, saying he would pray for me! He then called the Police with a complaint of harassment.
He then said he had not be treated with a "shred of respect." Respect was hardly earned.
The ironic thing is that our HOA had been painting for the last 3 weeks, the work was great and wonderful to work with them. Therefore, I was totally shocked.
Behind that smiling face... make sure you are not alone or conversations recorded.
If I had not been alone, I do not think he would have done that. My friend that referred me is as shocked as I am.
Good luck.
