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So the brilliant people who I work for decided today at 12:00 PM EDT that the 30% chance of rain tomorrow is too big a chance to take on working so they canceled.
I called the customer who is (rightfully) pissed off. I even told them "You're right, this is stupid, but it's out of my hands now"
Yes I realize this could come back and bite me in the ass, I don't care anymore.
Anyway, the reason we canceled is that if we show up and can't work then we're out $30,000 when we have to send everyone back again. It happens maybe 1-2 times a year, and it just ruins the whole week. (Crane rental, street closure, union crew, 7 tractor trailers)
Anyway, customer wants to know what can be done to get the job going. I tell them they have to send us a letter that if we show up and can't work, or can't finish that they will cover the associated costs.
So they think about it, and think about it...
Until 1:40 PM EDT when I call again and tell them make the damn call or it'll be too late to get the trucks rolling.
And they made me go through the whole stinking thing, again.
The signed letter showed up at 3 PM (thankfully we made the call without it, but I was sweating until it showed up).
I hate these people. I have to run around like a chicken sans head to make sure things get done for them in a timely fashion, and they can't be bothered to make an effort.
I called the customer who is (rightfully) pissed off. I even told them "You're right, this is stupid, but it's out of my hands now"
Yes I realize this could come back and bite me in the ass, I don't care anymore.
Anyway, the reason we canceled is that if we show up and can't work then we're out $30,000 when we have to send everyone back again. It happens maybe 1-2 times a year, and it just ruins the whole week. (Crane rental, street closure, union crew, 7 tractor trailers)
Anyway, customer wants to know what can be done to get the job going. I tell them they have to send us a letter that if we show up and can't work, or can't finish that they will cover the associated costs.
So they think about it, and think about it...
Until 1:40 PM EDT when I call again and tell them make the damn call or it'll be too late to get the trucks rolling.
And they made me go through the whole stinking thing, again.
The signed letter showed up at 3 PM (thankfully we made the call without it, but I was sweating until it showed up).
I hate these people. I have to run around like a chicken sans head to make sure things get done for them in a timely fashion, and they can't be bothered to make an effort.
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