Customer flipped out over $85 DeWalt drill bit job, called me a ripoff

Just finished a quick fix replacing a busted door hinge with a new DeWalt drill bit set on this old farmhouse, charged her $85 for the hour including travel. She texts me five minutes later saying it's highway robbery and she's calling TaskRabbit next time. NGL, after 20 years in this, it's the little jobs that make you wanna quit handyman life altogether.

had a similar thing with a cabinet install, guy haggled over every screw like it was gold.

these cheapskates ruin it for everyone, always wanting pro work for free labor prices.

man i feel that, been there too many times with the same crap.

NGL those clients are the worst, always nickel and diming over basic stuff like bits and hinges.

controversial take: charge 'em double next time if they pull that attitude.

lol remember the lady who wanted her tv mounted but complained about the $120 cord cover? i told her to do it herself with zip ties.

shut up and take my money? nah, these folks think handyman means free hand.

never quote low on small jobs, always ends up with drama like this.

we're all getting screwed by these entitled homeowners who watch one youtube vid and think they know better.

pissed me off last week with a $75 shelf install, she said it was worth $20 max.

i hear ya, that frustration builds up fast on these quick calls.

haha the look on their face when you explain tool costs is priceless.

clients like that? walk away next time, life's too short.

i get it, done with the hagglers who treat us like uber drivers.

damn straight, they call for a 30-min fix but expect charity rates.

same here bro, just had one bitch about a $90 gutter clean.

what's your go-to line when they complain about the price?

how do you even respond to texts like that without losing your cool?

been dealing with the same nonsense, feels good to vent.

don't touch small jobs under $100 anymore, saves the headache.

those customers are why i stick to bigger renos now.

ngl i laughed when one tried to tip me with a homemade pie instead of paying full.

we're getting bled dry by folks who undervalue every nail we hammer.

sharkbite fittings for doors? nah, stick to basics but charge what you're worth.

had a guy demand a discount mid-job cuz his dog chewed the trim.

these cheap asses are the reason rates keep climbing for all of us.

totally agree, it's exhausting playing rate negotiator on every call.