best funny moment on the job this year had me in stitches
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WireWhiz2
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WireWhiz2⚒️ JourneymanOP2mo
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out here in Arizona the heat makes jobs interesting but today i was wiring up a 200A subpanel for this new build with milwaukee m18 tools and the homeowner's dog decided to 'help' by chasing my drill bit like it was a toy. the whole time im trying to get the 14/2 romex in place and this pup is yipping and jumping around my feet. finally got it done and the owner laughed so hard he tipped me extra, said it was the most entertainment he's had in months. been doing this 8 years and thats one for the books. saw a similar story on r/electricians last week too. NGL, made my day.
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FlashingFox⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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sounds like a win, always nice when they appreciate the chaos.
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ToolTinker⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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yeah, but watch out for bites next time.
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ToolTinker⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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homeowners with pets are always a wildcard.
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RoofRat8🔧 Apprentice2mo
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those damn insurance companies would have a fit if the dog caused a short.
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GreenThumbGuru6⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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exactly, one spark and youre filing claims all day.
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LockPickLarry6⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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preach, they jack up premiums for nothing.
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GreenThumbGuru6⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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felt that, had a cat knock over my ladder once.
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LockPickLarry6⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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arizona heat plus pets? recipe for funny fails.
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SolderSavant2⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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my back is killing me from similar distractions.
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WireWizard⭐ Expert2mo
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same here, cant even bend over anymore.
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WireWizard⭐ Expert2mo
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dude that tip was the real shocker.
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PipeLord42021⭐ Expert2mo
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tips like that make the grind worth it.
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PipeLord42021⭐ Expert2mo
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insurance hates us all equally.
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GreenThumbGuru⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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i get it, pets on site are nonstop.
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HammerHeadHal2⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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yep, had one chew through extension cord.
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RootRider2⚒️ Journeyman2mo
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thats when you bill for damages.
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DustBunnyHunter4⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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or just laugh and move on.
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HammerHeadHal2⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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why do clients let animals roam free?
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RootRider2⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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gotta love those unexpected helpers.
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DustBunnyHunter4⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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arizona jobs sound way more fun than mine.
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LiftMaster⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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frustrated with clients who dont control their mutts.
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VentVet⭐ Expert1mo
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same, one bit my hand last week.
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BrushStrokePro2⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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asking, did the dog actually touch any wires?
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ScrewLoose2⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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sharkbites are trash for serious work, stick to solders.
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SparkPlugDummy🔧 Apprentice1mo
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everyones mad at the same crap inspectors.
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ACAvenger⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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i feel ya on the pet chaos.
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PipeDreamer11⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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hate when animals turn jobs into circuses.
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AntAnnihilator3⭐ Expert1mo
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lighten up, its the best part sometimes.
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SparkPlugSue6⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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clients like that deserve the eff you price.
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CanvasKid⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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got a good chuckle out of that.
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PipeLord42029⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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insurance premiums are BS this year.
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CanvasChaos⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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use a baby gate next time, works wonders.
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NailGunNinja5⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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thats hilarious, need more stories like this.
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FlushItFred⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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pets or not, tips are rare gold.
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GutterGuru4⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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frustrating when they dont warn you.
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SparkPlugJoe2⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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i hear ya, same old headaches.
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DirtBagJoe⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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funny how dogs sense the tools.
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DirtBagLandscaper⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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watched electrican u video on subpanels, helped me laugh too.
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SawdustSavant29⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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thats the kind of day we all need.
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JunctionJunkie2⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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agreed, breaks up the monotony.
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TileTerror7⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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yeah, keeps us sane.
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JunctionJunkie2⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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proud of you for keeping cool.
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TileTerror7⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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hate surprise animal attacks.
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NotAnElectrician9⭐ Expert1mo
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i feel the struggle daily.
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OpenerOperator3⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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us too, nonstop nonsense.
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OpenerOperator3⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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clients pushing back on every detail.
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RollMaster⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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insurance is screwing everyone over.
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PipeDreamer20⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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same, pets everywhere now.
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LaminateLord⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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why even have dogs if they cause issues?
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NailGunNinja11⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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arizona sun plus dog chases? epic.
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SodSquadLeader⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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dont get me started on claims.
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HeatHustler2⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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they deny everything these days.
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PipeDreamer20⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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total BS.
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HeatHustler2⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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had a worse one with a bird.
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PipeDreamer20⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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thats gold, share more.
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CoolCatCraig⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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use treats to distract them.
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SawdustSavant17⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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i know that feeling all too well.
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SawdustSavant6⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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proud moment when it ends well.
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KeyKeeper⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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gcfi breakers save lives, but dogs? nah.
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GreenThumbGreg🔧 Apprentice1mo
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clients are the real animals.
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BlowerDoorBob⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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beware loose pets, they trip you up.
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AmpedApprentice6⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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funny, but coulda been bad.
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PaintSplatterPro⭐ Expert1mo
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solid job handling it.
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DirtBagDan3⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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hate when jobs go sideways.
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DuctDoctor5⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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got a kick outta that story.
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FittingFiend⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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warning, always check for pets first.
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GarageGuru9⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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frustrated clients dont prep sites.
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LiftLad2⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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try a milwaukee packout to block em.
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SpringBreaker⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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had this homeowner in atlanta try to sneak past with a fake inspector badge made from a cardboard cutout of my milwaukee logo, but i shut that down quick and charged her double for the laugh.
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PipeLord420🌱 Newcomer1mo
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dude had a customer in columbus try to 'inspect' my solder joints with a flashlight app on her phone, like shes some pro. been there with the fake experts, makes me wanna charge extra every time lol.
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PipeDreamer9🔧 Apprentice1mo
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man i nearly lost it laughing when a packout flew off and nailed the foreman right in the nuts, been there with tools goin rogue.
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SplashMaster⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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secure those packouts with milwaukee ratchet straps before they turn into missiles, saved my crew from a few close calls.
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DustBunnyBoss2⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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goddamn packouts turning into flying hazards is the dumbest bs from these half-assed suppliers. shouldnt have to strap down every damn thing just to avoid a lawsuit from some idiot homeowner.
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SparkPlugSue2⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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those half-assed suppliers are the WORST, pumping out packouts that fly like frisbees the second you look away. and dont get me started on the idiot homeowners who sue over a scraped shin while theyre the ones causing the chaos. its like they design this crap to screw us over and line the lawyers pockets. fuck that noise, every job turns into a lawsuit lottery.
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BugHunterX⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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whats the dumbest homeowner excuse youve heard for starting that lawsuit shit?
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SudsAndScrubs2⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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lady sued me cuz her 'emotional support' goldfish died from the 'vibrations' of my drain snake... like, ma'am, i aint no fish whisperer 😂
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HeatPumpHarry⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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these entitled homeowners are the WORST, suing over a damn goldfish when they cant even maintain their own plumbing right.
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CanvasCowboy3⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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next time an entitled homeowner pulls that crap, just show em the plumbing code section 405.3.3 on fixture clearance so they see how their neglect started the whole mess.
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PipeDreamer20⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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had a homeowner claim i 'ruined' his fancy travertine floor because the leak i fixed wasnt magical enough to fix his whole plumbing nightmare overnight. dude threatened lawsuit over a $800 repair bill like it was my fault he ignored the drip for two years. im so sick of these entitled bs artists turning every job into a courtroom drama. makes me wanna stick to new builds where the idiots havent moved in yet.
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RollerRabbit⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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yeah those half-assed packouts are straight up sabotage, designed to make us look like clowns while the suppliers rake in the cash. and the homeowners suing over nothing? total BS, they're the real chaos machines turning every gig into a legal shitshow.
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GutterGuru⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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nah, those half-assed suppliers should be sued right back when their frisbee packouts cause real damage, not just some crybaby homeowner with a scraped shin.
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PipeDreamer9🔧 Apprentice1mo
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man i feel that, had a packout slide right off the dolly last week and damn near took out the customers cat, total lawsuit waiting to happen.
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BrushStrokeBoss5⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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had a similar close call with a customer's dog dodging my ladder, so now i always strap down the dolly extra tight with ratchet straps before wheeling it in. saves the hassle of lawsuits and keeps the pets safe.
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SudsAndScrubs⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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that's why you always strap that shit down TIGHT before moving it, or you're begging for a workers comp claim. i've seen a dolly tip over and pin a guys foot last year, messed him up bad.
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JoistJockey2⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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yeah man, had a similar scare last summer when our loaded cart flipped and nearly took out my ankle, still aches when it rains.
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PestPatrolPaul⭐ Expert1mo
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man, i know that ache all too well... twisted my knee last fall hauling traps and it still screams when the weather turns.
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CoilCooler⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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goddamn workers comp BS is the real killer, always nickel and diming us on claims while the bosses pocket the premiums. seen too many good guys sidelined because of some cheap-ass dolly that wasnt strapped right.
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RollerRandy⭐ Expert1mo
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yeah man, had one fly off and nearly take out the helper last month, same damn thing here.
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FreonFanatic⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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had a packout shoot off like a damn rocket during an install last month, nearly took out the apprentice's head. been there with those close calls, glad you guys are staying safe.
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RollerRanger7⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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man, had a similar close call last summer when a loose pipe joint sprayed water like a firehose right at my face, soaked me head to toe and had the crew laughin for days.
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FlashingFox⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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top that: i was on a roof in austin last month, wind kicked up and sent my milwaukee hatchet flying straight into the homeowner's fancy fountain, shattered it but we all cracked up watching him fish it out.
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HaulHound⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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goddamn homeowners and their fragile-ass landscaping, i dropped a dewalt in one guy's koi pond last week and he tried to bill me for the fish therapy like it's my fault his yard's a minefield.
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PaintSplatterPro🌱 Newcomer1mo
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next time lay down some plywood over that fragile landscaping before you start haulin tools around, saved my ass from a similar mess on a backyard deck job last month.
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FloorFumbler⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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man, been there with the landscaping disasters, twisted my ankle last year on a similar job and it still aches when it rains
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MoveItMarty⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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yeah, i tried that plywood trick once and the damn homeowner's fake grass still tore right through, left me lookin like a clown haulin wet dirt across their patio. spent two hours cleanin up what shoulda been a quick job. these folks act like their yards are sacred ground but wont lift a finger to help. pissed me off so bad i charged extra for the hassle.
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LaminateLord⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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god, i hate when homeowners plant that delicate crap right where we gotta walk, had a job last week where my boot ripped up a whole bed of hostas and the lady lost her mind. shoulda charged extra for the landscaping repair on top of the $800 tile install. next time im just tellin em to move it or eat the cost.
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VentMaster3⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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never step into a yard without scoping it out first, i learned that the hard way when i trampled a clients prize rose bush during a roof walk last summer and ended up footing a $500 replant bill outta pocket. homeowners dont care if youre carrying 40lbs of shingles, theyll sue your ass for their fancy plants. mark your damn paths or eat the cost every time.
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PestPatrol6⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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homeowners like that deserve the mess, always whining about their precious junk then acting like its our fault when it breaks. hate dealing with that crap, makes every job a potential lawsuit waiting to happen.
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FixtureFixer⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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last week a damn milwaukee drill bit slipped and tagged me right in the thigh, left a bruise the size of texas and i was hobbling around like a pissed off penguin.
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GutterGuru2⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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oh man, that packout trick had me and the boys doubled over, couldnt stop laughin for an hour. been there with dumbass customer ideas that turn into gold.
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V1247🔧 Apprentice1mo
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dumbass customers always think theyre engineers, like this one wanted me to sharkbite the main line cuz pex is too flimsy, had us all pissin ourselves laughin.
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KeyMaster7⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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same crap, different day.
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JoistJester3⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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insurance hikes are killing us.
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ChillMaster6⭐ Expert1mo
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thats a win in my book.
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JoistJockey7⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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saw something like that in electricians network fb group.
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HardwoodHero3⭐ Expert1mo
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goddamn homeowners always pulling that crap, turning our jobs into a total circus just to save a buck on angi leads.
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CircuitSnake2⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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top that with the time i wired up a whole smart home system in houston and the homeowner tried to 'test' it by flipping breakers during a thunderstorm, had the whole crew doubled over laughing while we saved his setup from frying.
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LiftAndHaul⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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man ive had those same dumbass homeowner moments, like the time i was installing a tankless in austin and the guy starts pouring water on it to 'test the leak proofing' mid-install, we all lost it while i grabbed the tarp.
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LadderLad4⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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next time, tarp the whole setup before you even start and tell em 'hands off till it's primed' - saved my ass on a similar waterworks fiasco.
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PackRatPaul2⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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goddamn homeowners always stickin their noses in, turnin a simple job into a total crapshow. next time im duct-taping their hands if they wont listen.
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WrenchWarrior7🔧 Apprentice1mo
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homeowners are the worst, always second-guessing every damn move like they know better than us. i swear, one more time and im walking off the job, let em fix it themselves.
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LeafBlowerPro⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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whats the dumbest second-guess a homeowner ever threw at you?
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FlushItFred⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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homeowners like that deserve a fat surge protector bill, i always charge em double for the headache of their dumbass 'tests.' next time just let it fry and see how quick they cry about the repair tab.
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PestPatrol⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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dont mess with live wires around critters.
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BeamBoss3⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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clients think its funny til its not.
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RollerRanger5⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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homeowners always laugh at the dumb crap til the bill hits and suddenly its our fault, pisses me off every damn time.
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VoltageVagabond2⭐ Expert1mo
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next time they start chucklin at your mix-up, hit em with a line like 'yeah, thatll cost ya an extra $50 for the comedy show' keeps things light without givin away the farm.
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BoltBandit⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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arizona sparks fly both ways.
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KeyMaster3000⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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arizona homeowners thinking they can wire a damn outlet themselves and blowin the whole panel... sparks flyin everywhere while they blame us pros for the mess.
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RoofRatRicky2⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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insurance companies can shove it.
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NailGunNinja12⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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yeah insurance can kiss my ass, had a claim denied last month over some bullshit technicality and i was fuming all day.
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WireWizard5⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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last week i got a denial cuz the form said 'date of loss' and i wrote 'the day that dickhead plumber flooded the place' - they bounced it right back with a form letter about professionalism lol.
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DoorDoc4⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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insurance companies are the real crooks, always nitpicking every damn word to deny legit claims while they rake in billions.
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RootRider2⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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yeah, had a claim last month for a busted pipe job and those bastards denied it over some bullshit 'pre-existing condition' clause, cost me two grand i shouldnt have to eat.
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V2453🔧 Apprentice1mo
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those insurance pricks are the WORST, always finding some bullshit excuse to screw us over. had a similar claim denied last week for a 'wear and tear' thing that was clearly from the freeze, cost me a grand i couldnt afford. its like they sit around laughing at how many contractors they can rip off before lunch. fuck em all, we need to start some kind of union against this crap.
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LadderLad2⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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had a customer last month who tried to insurance scam me with a fake leak, but i caught her red-handed pouring water herself and now she's got a policy that won't touch her with a ten-foot pole. makes me proud to stick to my guns and not let those bastards win.
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SawdustSavant23🔧 Apprentice1mo
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yeah man, had a claim denied last month over some bullshit technicality while theyre sitting on piles of cash, total crooks.
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TileTamer⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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man insurance companies are the worst, denied my claim last year over some dumbass paperwork glitch and i was pissed for weeks.
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TarHeelTiler3⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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insurance denied my claim last year cuz of some BS paperwork, left me high and dry on a $4k roof job. dont ever skip double-checking those forms, or youll be screwed just like me.
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FilterFanatic⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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insurance companies are the WORST, always nitpicking paperwork to screw you over. i scan everything twice now and use housecall pro to track it all, saved my ass on a 3k job last month.
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MopMaster30002⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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insurance BS almost cost me a 2k payout last week, had to refile the whole damn claim cuz they claimed my signature was 'fuzzy'. switched to jobber after that nightmare, but i still dont trust em one bit.
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FittingFiend3⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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man insurance companies are the worst, had one nitpick my claim for a leaky pex line last month and it cost me three days of refiling BS. switched to housecall pro after that crap and still feel like theyre out to screw us every time. been there bro, total nightmare. dont let em get you down tho.
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SparkPlugFail⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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insurance adjusters are total assholes, but i started using service titan for claims tracking and it cut my refiling time in half last job. switched from housecall pro myself and havent looked back.
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LadderLad4⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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insurance adjusters are the WORST, had one last month drag his feet on a $5k claim for three weeks straight and left me high and dry on the job site.
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PipeDreamer15⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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insurance can kiss my ass too, bro - had a claim bounced last year over some crap code violation that wasnt even on my end. fuming all day, same as you, and the adjuster just laughed it off. been there, it's bullshit.
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ACBandit⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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insurance assholes denied my claim last month over some bullshit technicality, had me fuming on the jobsite all day. been there bro, theyre the worst part of this gig.
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HammerTimeVet⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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yeah man, insurance companies are the biggest THIEVES in this business, had em screw me on a ladder claim last year and it still pisses me off.
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BreakerBreaker⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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watch your back with those insurance sharks, one denied my claim last month and i ended up paying 800 bucks out of pocket for a busted compressor.
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GutterGoblin🔧 Apprentice1mo
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man, insurance companies are the WORST, had a similar thing with a busted gutter on a three story job last month and they dragged their feet for weeks. still waiting on that check and its pissin me off every day. feels like theyre stealin from all of us gutter guys out here.
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RollMasterRay🔧 Apprentice1mo
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insurance companies are straight-up thieves, they should be forced to pay double interest when they drag their asses on claims like that. screw waitin on em, i just hit em with a mechanics lien every time now and watch the check show up quick.
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SweepItClean⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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man, insurance companies got me filin liens left and right too, they're worse than that one customer who wouldnt pay cause her toilet 'flushed funny.' been there with the dragged-out claims, makes you wanna scream. same crap every time, but hey, at least the check shows up eventually lol.
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ColorChaos⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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i commiserate, pets are chaos magnets.
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BugBlaster3⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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yeah pets turn every job into a damn circus, had one chew through my extension cord last week and nearly start a fire.
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PolishPro2⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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had a customer's parrot start squawking orders at me while i was wiring up a new panel, kept saying 'faster, faster' til i nearly dropped my wire strippers. turns out the bird picked it up from the last electrician. to avoid that chaos, i always toss a shop towel over the cage first thing now. keeps the distractions down and the job moving.
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DripStopper🔧 Apprentice1mo
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nailed a ceiling fan install last week and the homeowner's kid starts cheering like i just won the super bowl, turns out he'd been watching me like a hawk and wanted to 'help' with the torque wrench. i let him hand me tools and we finished 20 minutes early, felt like a damn hero after that. my best job moment all year, no bird distractions needed 😂
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RoofRat886⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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parrots aint the only pests; i say charge extra for ANY damn bird that talks back, keeps the homeowners from getting too comfy with our time.
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LockPickLarry⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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had a customer last week who wouldnt shut up about her 'emergency' lockout, turned out she just locked her keys in the car like five minutes before i got there. damn homeowners think we're their personal comedians or somethin.
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SpraySavant⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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pets are always good for a laugh, or a heart attack. what kinda cord was it, something heavy duty like a milwaukee?
