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In reply to the discussion: Am I being paranoid? [View all]

Littlered

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17. It doesn't appear to be the case around here.
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 02:34 PM
Apr 1

Last edited Tue Apr 1, 2025, 05:01 PM - Edit history (1)

Central Ohio. I remember there was another “concern post” eerily similar to this one a month or so ago. Does anyone know what became of the “latin gardener?”As a person that was stiffed out of 35k (in cash) on a refurb I was doing. I don’t feel as though it’s wrong to fear you have been taken. Nor is it unreasonable to assume they may be on another job. I can’t speak for anyone else, but I am always aware of my contractors plans as they can be quite unpredictable.

All I know for certain is, around here. It is all hands on deck. I saw two roofs going on this morning. Three foundations up and out of the ground. Easily a dozen houses going up and the mega apartment complex down the road is going full bore. My anecdotal trip to Home Depot to buy some flooring didn’t give me any reason for pause. It was the same contractors doing the same stuff I’ve been accustomed to seeing over the last couple decades.

Now my curiosity is up. I’m gonna message my step son and see if he is having any staffing issues. He is a general contractor, and would know better than anyone what’s up if anything. Will edit this post once I get a reply.

My step son just responded to my inquiry. Here is his reply (copy and pasted verbatim). Nope.. none of my guys have had any issues.. I think there is some small stuff happening and it’s getting amplified.

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Am I being paranoid? [View all] Mossfern Apr 1 OP
Just the "New republican America". republianmushroom Apr 1 #1
Maybe just hiding. usonian Apr 1 #2
We've been invaded through our Eastern borders rickyhall Apr 1 #3
They may not have been disappeared, but may be afraid to show up for work. woodsprite Apr 1 #4
Silly woman! A woman couldn't possibly compare sales figures & predict a downturn. CrispyQ Apr 1 #6
It's preserving white anglo male government control GoreWon2000 Apr 2 #26
Insane.? No. Acknowledging reality is an indicator of sanity. Ping Tung Apr 1 #5
Hopefully you haven't paid upfront. Emile Apr 1 #7
We've worked with this contractor Mossfern Apr 1 #19
Never ever pay in advance Jersey Devil Apr 1 #8
I've been dealing with the same small contractor for a long time, basically remodeled my whole house over the OverBurn Apr 1 #21
Local companies should have a line of credit with suppliers Jersey Devil Apr 1 #24
That is a ridiculous statement. I'm done arguing with you. OverBurn Apr 2 #25
They could have been pulled to work another job. Mosby Apr 1 #9
Probably Mossfern Apr 1 #20
Event Venue Shut Down NowISeetheLight Apr 1 #10
I was at the doctor yesterday for a routine visit. yardwork Apr 1 #11
It's gonna get worse. Where I live almost all the construction is being done with Hispanics. ashredux Apr 1 #12
That is happening here Cirsium Apr 1 #13
Sounds normal... having been involved in numerous home projects involving contractors. WarGamer Apr 1 #14
Unbelievable Cirsium Apr 1 #15
It doesn't appear to be the case around here. Littlered Apr 1 #17
Why would you not reach out to get the work done? WhiskeyGrinder Apr 1 #16
I agree. Silver Gaia Apr 1 #23
Welcome to trump's America. calimary Apr 1 #18
I worked at a place once ReRe Apr 1 #22
They showed up this morning. Mossfern Apr 2 #27
I'm in Hunterdon County NJ JustAnotherGen Apr 2 #28
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