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Why are ALL Roofers such fricking a-holes?
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[quote:Anonymous Coward 47754583:MV8yNTQyNDYyXzQ0MDg5MDMzXzE3OTA5MEZF] I started as an aluminum siding installer, then contractor, and then moved into roofing, but I do almost everything else as well. I treat everyone with respect, even the really annoying and dumb asses, who do not show respect for my profession. I do consider it a profession. If I get a call about something that is wrong, I am usually there the next day. I have a wide customer base because of this, and my costs are reasonable. And I never run out of work. I am often the guy who fixes the messes of the other contractors, especially illegals who impress some people with how fast they can blow shingles on, but that's because they hide critical areas that show up later. I agree with a lot of what is said here; it's a last ditch trade for many who have no choice. And yes, I could not earn a similar decent living in something else, but office people couldn't jump in to roofing overnight as well. I will admit, sometimes I invite softees up on the roof just to see if they can. I know it's mean. (almost lost a couple) One of my biggest pet peeves, which reveals what people generally think of roofers, is when someone tries to give me a friends phone number, as if I am supposed to call them. Just ask yourself, if you were a dentist, would you call someone and ask, Hey I heard you have a cavity? But it says, that they see you as someone who is just a jobber, hoping someone will throw you a bone. Or, the homeowner who insist that you come inside and look at the precise spot they saw water, and are such know-it-alls that can't believe you know where the problem is, which is really -outside-. They give you the -What kind of roofer are you? The leak is on the inside! -look. Then there are those who try to discount your labor. They use the ploy- While you're here.......can you..... Or, I was looking around, and I notice......can you.... I have learned to deal with them by telling them I am booked 3 months in advance; I will have to come back. Doesn't matter if I am doing nothing. I still say I am extremely busy. I am sorry you guys have to put up with the shit. I may be an exception in some ways, I work alone, and yes, it is mainly because they are so many dysfunctional people in this trade. Between them and the illegals, there are never-ending repairs left in their wake, so now I don't have to do so many whole roofs. [/quote]
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I spend 8 hours a day calling Contractors. Every time I speak with a roofer, they are the most abusive, unprofessional, idiotic people I have ever spoke with. What is wrong with this particular group of people? Is it the heat? The beer? Even their wives are cunts from putting up with them all day. They all have bankruptcy and the worst credit in the world. Most of them dont even have workmans comp for their workers, who they underpay and work like slaves. What gives? Any ideas?
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