contractor Archives

July 27, 2025 at 1:22 pm

System Admin Contractor Received A Security Warning On His Work Laptop Telling Him To Uninstall A Software Program, But When He Did There Were Big Consequences

man looking at code on computer monitors

Uninstalling that software was a really bad idea!

July 22, 2025 at 6:48 pm

Owner Fired His Operations Manager Over A Trivial Disagreement, Then Years Later Tried To Land A Lucrative Contract From That Guy’s Stepson And Got Denied On The Spot

Older man pitching his company's services to a contractor

We need more people like this!

July 22, 2025 at 1:49 pm

Rude Man Refuses To Shake Hands With Someone Who Is Less Experienced Than Him, But Years Later That Rudeness Costs Him Multiple Jobs

closeup of two men in suits shaking hands

Being rude can really backfire!

July 17, 2025 at 8:45 pm

Irrigation Crew Fails To Get Permits Before Starting Work, So The Electrical Contractor Rats Them Out To The Inspector

Always get a permit!

June 23, 2025 at 5:47 am

Contractor Took Treated Wood To The Landfill, But He Had To Get Creative To Get All Of The Wood To Fit In A Small Container

wood boards in the back of a pickup truck

Never dare a contractor to get something to fit!

May 28, 2025 at 10:22 am

His Brother Wants To Use Their Inheritance Money To Renovate Their Late Dad’s House, But He Would Rather Use The Money For Something Else

Old property with damages walls and roof

Money issues can damage family bonds.

May 11, 2025 at 3:21 am

Dad Brought His Kids To Work When They Were On Spring Break, But His Coworker Refused To Babysit And Threatened To Call DCFS

Huge industrial warehouse with forklift, palette with goods, and shelves.

Having a coworker in the office doesn’t mean having free childcare.

May 7, 2025 at 10:15 pm

A Contractor Won’t Stop Talking Loudly On The Phone While This Student Tried To Study, So He Decides To Find A Way To Force Him To Leave The Library

When you’re at the library, be quiet!

May 4, 2025 at 7:47 pm

Homeowner Tries To Cheat Builder After Damage, So Builder Leaves Him To Fix His Own House

Customers like this are the worst!

May 4, 2025 at 2:21 am

Contractor Failed To Arrive Promptly For An Inspection, And A Homeowner Refused To Play The Waiting Game With Their HOA

The HOA will have to start learning to play by his rules, too.

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System Admin Contractor Received A Security Warning On His Work Laptop Telling Him To Uninstall A Software Program, But When He Did There Were Big Consequences

Owner Fired His Operations Manager Over A Trivial Disagreement, Then Years Later Tried To Land A Lucrative Contract From That Guy’s Stepson And Got Denied On The Spot

Rude Man Refuses To Shake Hands With Someone Who Is Less Experienced Than Him, But Years Later That Rudeness Costs Him Multiple Jobs

Irrigation Crew Fails To Get Permits Before Starting Work, So The Electrical Contractor Rats Them Out To The Inspector

Contractor Took Treated Wood To The Landfill, But He Had To Get Creative To Get All Of The Wood To Fit In A Small Container

His Brother Wants To Use Their Inheritance Money To Renovate Their Late Dad’s House, But He Would Rather Use The Money For Something Else

Dad Brought His Kids To Work When They Were On Spring Break, But His Coworker Refused To Babysit And Threatened To Call DCFS

A Contractor Won’t Stop Talking Loudly On The Phone While This Student Tried To Study, So He Decides To Find A Way To Force Him To Leave The Library

Homeowner Tries To Cheat Builder After Damage, So Builder Leaves Him To Fix His Own House

Contractor Failed To Arrive Promptly For An Inspection, And A Homeowner Refused To Play The Waiting Game With Their HOA

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