I am grateful Steve does good work somewhere. It is probably for guy(s) or couples, or 2 people present 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.
