neil82 1,088 Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 work on the spanners, when i had my own workshop i had a few who were slow paying, but they allways came back to me for work, some got upset when they came to collect their car and found it scattered around the workshop floor in bits but they soon found the cash to settle up in full, and when they came back for more work they paid in full on collection, you`ll usually find its the tw*ts with the cash who stall at every opportunity Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ideation 8,217 Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 That's right, "Pakis are all the same". . . . . and all folk with lurchers love razzing about fields in their scoobys, smashing up fences and gates, killing live stock, stealing farm machinery, and leaving what they catch to rot in the field. . . . . . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bulldogman 55 Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 That's right, "Pakis are all the same". . . . . and all folk with lurchers love razzing about fields in their scoobys, smashing up fences and gates, killing live stock, stealing farm machinery, and leaving what they catch to rot in the field. . . . . . never said that but if you don't deal with them you cant be accused of racial assault whilst persuading them to cough up!! Only guy who tried to short change me on an alarm job was in his 70's, white, well to do and owned two factories. Left envelope short of a tenner and wasnt surprised when i said it was short??? Most asians keep work with other asians anyway and only use whites as a yardstick.....have better things to do with my time... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
minion 29 Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 I have installed boilers for a few Asian families in Edinburgh and "touch wood" all have paid really well and have had additional work from families etc. I have heard of guys being ripped off but I have been lucky. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ideation 8,217 Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 That's right, "Pakis are all the same". . . . . and all folk with lurchers love razzing about fields in their scoobys, smashing up fences and gates, killing live stock, stealing farm machinery, and leaving what they catch to rot in the field. . . . . . never said that but if you don't deal with them you cant be accused of racial assault whilst persuading them to cough up!! Only guy who tried to short change me on an alarm job was in his 70's, white, well to do and owned two factories. Left envelope short of a tenner and wasnt surprised when i said it was short??? Most asians keep work with other asians anyway and only use whites as a yardstick.....have better things to do with my time... I wasn't suggesting you were mate, but there was a running theme (and that WAS said earlier). You get pricks of all colors, and like you said, plenty of white (and often rich) folk will try to do you over. It's just life. I don;t think not paying plasterers is a specifically asian 'cultural oddity'. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnGalway 1,043 Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 This reminds me a of a story about my uncle (RIP), who was a bit of a jack of all trades. Commercial fisherman, car mechanic, electrician, and good at all three. One job was the wiring of a house for a local man, my uncle and another man got the job, fully completed the wiring, everything done. Then the owner told them they weren't to be paid, or he dragged out the issue payment for an age - can't remember quite why now, it wasn't anything to do with the work quality. My uncle got fed up of this and one night, himself and his helper went to the house, they still had a key. In one night they stripped every wire in the house, and I mean everything, including any scrap bits left about the place, switched, fittings, the lot. They never did get paid, obviously. But the local man had no wiring and my uncle and his mate made damn sure everyone knew why. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chimp 299 Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 if they dont pay , be nice about it and say ok fair enough but you need to quickly touch up with some pva , get in the house and start taking down the plaster that is worth the amount they knocked you for . f**k em Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bulldogman 55 Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 That's right, "Pakis are all the same". . . . . and all folk with lurchers love razzing about fields in their scoobys, smashing up fences and gates, killing live stock, stealing farm machinery, and leaving what they catch to rot in the field. . . . . . never said that but if you don't deal with them you cant be accused of racial assault whilst persuading them to cough up!! Only guy who tried to short change me on an alarm job was in his 70's, white, well to do and owned two factories. Left envelope short of a tenner and wasnt surprised when i said it was short??? Most asians keep work with other asians anyway and only use whites as a yardstick.....have better things to do with my time... I wasn't suggesting you were mate, but there was a running theme (and that WAS said earlier). You get pricks of all colors, and like you said, plenty of white (and often rich) folk will try to do you over. It's just life. I don;t think not paying plasterers is a specifically asian 'cultural oddity'. No its not a specifically asian cultural oddity but the constant haggling, even after a price has been fixed and the job done is. I work at heathrow so have to deal with enough of them during work, i help a mate with his business and unless its cash up front no deal. As for selling cars or enquiries to use my dog at stud...asian accent i cut them off...... If the fact that i choose to disassociate myself from dealing with them when i can makes me a racist so be it. I don't hassle them in the street or demand their deportation...I choose not to be involved with them is all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ideation 8,217 Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 That's right, "Pakis are all the same". . . . . and all folk with lurchers love razzing about fields in their scoobys, smashing up fences and gates, killing live stock, stealing farm machinery, and leaving what they catch to rot in the field. . . . . . never said that but if you don't deal with them you cant be accused of racial assault whilst persuading them to cough up!! Only guy who tried to short change me on an alarm job was in his 70's, white, well to do and owned two factories. Left envelope short of a tenner and wasnt surprised when i said it was short??? Most asians keep work with other asians anyway and only use whites as a yardstick.....have better things to do with my time... I wasn't suggesting you were mate, but there was a running theme (and that WAS said earlier). You get pricks of all colors, and like you said, plenty of white (and often rich) folk will try to do you over. It's just life. I don;t think not paying plasterers is a specifically asian 'cultural oddity'. No its not a specifically asian cultural oddity but the constant haggling, even after a price has been fixed and the job done is. I work at heathrow so have to deal with enough of them during work, i help a mate with his business and unless its cash up front no deal. As for selling cars or enquiries to use my dog at stud...asian accent i cut them off...... If the fact that i choose to disassociate myself from dealing with them when i can makes me a racist so be it. I don't hassle them in the street or demand their deportation...I choose not to be involved with them is all. And that mate is the best way to work it, and your choice in a free world, i would never call you a racist for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
just jack 998 Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 well i'm a roofer and went to price a job, well the nice asian popped out with a 8/9 yr old as he couldn't speak ENGLISH astonishing i know, cheeky little mucker said "f**k that" but in all fairness i wouldn't touch one with a stick let them go to there own tradesmen if you want a boat whittling out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 well i'm a roofer and went to price a job, well the nice asian popped out with a 8/9 yr old as he couldn't speak ENGLISH astonishing i know, cheeky little mucker said "f**k that" but in all fairness i wouldn't touch one with a stick let them go to there own tradesmen if you want a boat whittling out lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
squint 17 Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 Never work for them, its simple, they don't pay on time or in full....... similarly don't buy off them, i dont eat indian takeaways, use their taxis and get me lottery in Morrisons or on line. I've been saying this for years,doesn't matter who pissed you off,just don't give them your business.. Poles are just as bad for a haggle...but there white so it's ok Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shepp 2,285 Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 I have worked for a few asian families, some were muslims and I have to say I have never been knocked or haggled down after work was complete. The one I worked for two weeks ago, asked for my bank account details the first day and deposited £1000 of a £1140 job that I have not quite completed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 I have worked for a few asian families, some were muslims and I have to say I have never been knocked or haggled down after work was complete. The one I worked for two weeks ago, asked for my bank account details the first day and deposited £1000 of a £1140 job that I have not quite completed. wait till you get the statement showing you bought 6 ak47s and a mangy donkey 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
just jack 998 Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 I have worked for a few asian families, some were muslims and I have to say I have never been knocked or haggled down after work was complete. The one I worked for two weeks ago, asked for my bank account details the first day and deposited £1000 of a £1140 job that I have not quite completed. and they work for TALK TALK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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