Wife and I don't fight much... (1 Viewer)

[FreeBaGeL]

I'd be interested to know how the conversation that led to the employee volunteering her husband went down. Was it...

Boss: Man, we've got these laminate floors we need to get laid by tomorrow and I don't know how we're going to fit it into our schedule.

Employee: Ya know, my husband is a contractor, he could do that for you no problem.

Or....

Boss: Man, we've got these laminate floors we need to get laid by tomorrow and I don't know how we're going to fit it into our schedule. Hey Bertha, isn't your husband a contractor?

Employee: Uh....yea...

 

[Van Dyman]

brohan you better hope this guy knows his stuff and is good at it and is not just some zippity doo da who stinks up the joint and does bad work because then what are you going to have your wife pressure the employee to get her husband to come back and fix it and so forth just seems like a situation that is not that good to start with and could get realy akward if it doe not go to par take that to the bank bromigo

Yep. It's wifey's call, but I'd want to make sure she considered things like this. How would it affect her work relationship with the employee if the guy comes in and does a terrible job, or damages something else in the house, or cuts off his thumb accidentally? It just makes more sense to hire somebody else, imo.

 

[Tom Hagen]

I think it really depends on how frequently the husband does this. If he hires himself out for extra money on a regular basis, I don't see a problem. If he is doing this as a favor to his wife's employer I can see the concerns.

 

[Zow]

"Wifey"

Can this stop?

 

[Guest]

"Wifey"

Can this stop?

Whatever you say, "Hubby".

 

[Ditka Butkus]

You're completely overreacting and your jealousy is transparent to your wife.

Relax, the burly Stetson wearing worker guy isn't gonna plow your wife.

or is he

 

[cstu]

brohan you better hope this guy knows his stuff and is good at it and is not just some zippity doo da who stinks up the joint and does bad work because then what are you going to have your wife pressure the employee to get her husband to come back and fix it and so forth just seems like a situation that is not that good to start with and could get realy akward if it doe not go to par take that to the bank bromigo

Yep. It's wifey's call, but I'd want to make sure she considered things like this. How would it affect her work relationship with the employee if the guy comes in and does a terrible job, or damages something else in the house, or cuts off his thumb accidentally? It just makes more sense to hire somebody else, imo.

Not worth it on a bunch of levels.

This is why women shouldn't be in management positions.

 

[Ditka Butkus]

I'd be interested to know how the conversation that led to the employee volunteering her husband went down. Was it...

Boss: Man, we've got these laminate floors we need to get laid by tomorrow and I don't know how we're going to fit it into our schedule.

Employee: Ya know, my husband is a contractor, he could do that for you no problem.

Or....

Boss: Man, we've got these laminate floors we need to get laid by tomorrow and I don't know how we're going to fit it into our schedule. Hey Bertha, isn't your husband a contractor?

Employee: Uh....yea...

So the employee is fat?

 

[lombardi]

I think you should pipe down and get back into the kitchen and finish her dinner. Let her take care of the real work and maybe she'll give you an affectionate tap on the bottom as you walk by.

j/k

I actually agree w/ you to an extent. I mean it is her business and I guess you have to trust her judgement. However, I HATE doing any work with family/freinds/co-workers, meaning paid work. It almost never works out. If something goes wrong you feel bad about bringing it up, if they give you too high an estimate it's awkward turning your wife's, cousin's brother in law down and now you get dirty looks at the family picnic, if someone doesn't pay or does shotty work it's a nightmare. I try to avoid it at all costs. I would rather go with a well recommended contractor/pro who I can deal with, argue with, etc., and not have to worry about souring personal relationships. I would probably be livid if my wife came home and told me that this Saturday I'm going over to her boss' house to fix their computer or something. I wouldn't mind doing it for free or helping someone out, that's different, but not as a paid job.

 

[arrow1]

You're completely overreacting and your jealousy is transparent to your wife.

Relax, the burly Stetson wearing worker guy isn't gonna plow your wife.

or is he

Wifey will be at work

 

[Henry Ford]

brohan you better hope this guy knows his stuff and is good at it and is not just some zippity doo da who stinks up the joint and does bad work because then what are you going to have your wife pressure the employee to get her husband to come back and fix it and so forth just seems like a situation that is not that good to start with and could get realy akward if it doe not go to par take that to the bank bromigo

Yep. It's wifey's call, but I'd want to make sure she considered things like this. How would it affect her work relationship with the employee if the guy comes in and does a terrible job, or damages something else in the house, or cuts off his thumb accidentally? It just makes more sense to hire somebody else, imo.

Why? Are you a shareholder in the company? Do you know these people well? Why do you care if she considered this, and why is it your place to make sure she does?

 

[dino259]

What is the task? Is he licensed and insured?

Putting down some new laminate flooring. The information that I have is that he "does this for his job." That's all I got.

Does you wife have to lay down naked on the floor to help him measure?

Over reaction

 

[Van Dyman]

brohan you better hope this guy knows his stuff and is good at it and is not just some zippity doo da who stinks up the joint and does bad work because then what are you going to have your wife pressure the employee to get her husband to come back and fix it and so forth just seems like a situation that is not that good to start with and could get realy akward if it doe not go to par take that to the bank bromigo

Yep. It's wifey's call, but I'd want to make sure she considered things like this. How would it affect her work relationship with the employee if the guy comes in and does a terrible job, or damages something else in the house, or cuts off his thumb accidentally? It just makes more sense to hire somebody else, imo.

Why? Are you a shareholder in the company? Do you know these people well? Why do you care if she considered this, and why is it your place to make sure she does?

I was assuming the OP loves his wife and wants her to be successful.

 

[FUBAR]

brohan you better hope this guy knows his stuff and is good at it and is not just some zippity doo da who stinks up the joint and does bad work because then what are you going to have your wife pressure the employee to get her husband to come back and fix it and so forth just seems like a situation that is not that good to start with and could get realy akward if it doe not go to par take that to the bank bromigo

Yep. It's wifey's call, but I'd want to make sure she considered things like this. How would it affect her work relationship with the employee if the guy comes in and does a terrible job, or damages something else in the house, or cuts off his thumb accidentally? It just makes more sense to hire somebody else, imo.

maybe wifey needs to enhance their health insurance for a week.

 

[Quez]

This thread title sucks btw.

 

[DocHolliday]

The whole thread sucks.

 

[arrow1]

The whole thread sucks.

 

[Cjw_55106]

I always read the title using my "most interesting man in the world" voice.

Wife and I don't fight much, but when we do, its always over stupid ####.

 

[Henry Ford]

brohan you better hope this guy knows his stuff and is good at it and is not just some zippity doo da who stinks up the joint and does bad work because then what are you going to have your wife pressure the employee to get her husband to come back and fix it and so forth just seems like a situation that is not that good to start with and could get realy akward if it doe not go to par take that to the bank bromigo

Yep. It's wifey's call, but I'd want to make sure she considered things like this. How would it affect her work relationship with the employee if the guy comes in and does a terrible job, or damages something else in the house, or cuts off his thumb accidentally? It just makes more sense to hire somebody else, imo.

Why? Are you a shareholder in the company? Do you know these people well? Why do you care if she considered this, and why is it your place to make sure she does?

I was assuming the OP loves his wife and wants her to be successful.

if my wife started second guessing how i deal with my employees, I'd probably tell her to stay out of it.

 

[RUSF18]

brohan you better hope this guy knows his stuff and is good at it and is not just some zippity doo da who stinks up the joint and does bad work because then what are you going to have your wife pressure the employee to get her husband to come back and fix it and so forth just seems like a situation that is not that good to start with and could get realy akward if it doe not go to par take that to the bank bromigo

Yep. It's wifey's call, but I'd want to make sure she considered things like this. How would it affect her work relationship with the employee if the guy comes in and does a terrible job, or damages something else in the house, or cuts off his thumb accidentally? It just makes more sense to hire somebody else, imo.

Why? Are you a shareholder in the company? Do you know these people well? Why do you care if she considered this, and why is it your place to make sure she does?

I was assuming the OP loves his wife and wants her to be successful.

if my wife started second guessing how i deal with my employees, I'd probably tell her to stay out of it.

Do your employees' spouses frequently come to your house and do on-the-side "jobs" for you? If so, tomorrow is Friday and we can use a new thread.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

Make sure you set up the nanny-cam so you can see what he's really laying.

 

[eoMMan]

Make sure you set up the nanny-cam so you can see what he's really laying.

Tile?

Pipe?

Piledrivers?

 

[SWC]

one of my favorite poopfamisms is laying down some brown that one just always makes me chuckle take that to the bank

 

[pinequick]

I always read the title using my "most interesting man in the world" voice.

Wife and I don't fight much, but when we do, its always over stupid ####.

This, in fact, is pretty much the correct response.

 

[pinequick]

I personally don't like to involve friends/family or associates in these sorts of matters but from time to time it just kind of happens.

I don't see what the big deal is, your wife made a decision, let her see it through.

Just treat the guy with respect and pay him a fair wage and show your appreciation for coming in on short notice.

also apologize to the wife for overreacting

I tried this route. Will report back...

 

[NorvilleBarnes]

The whole thread sucks.

Not my part of it.

 

[Steeler]

I guess I'm confused as to why this is a problem or even started an argument??

Your wife owns a business??

Your wife found someone to finish an easy home improvement project in a day?

Wanna trade wives??

I was thinking similar thoughts

 

[cstu]

I'm SMH at all of you guys who are saying 'leave it up the wife'.

It's a stupid idea to have an employee's husband do work on the house. Even if you ignore the 'power' issue, the OP will have no recourse if the guy does bad job. It would cause a mess at work if they tell him they weren't happy with his work so they'll end up hiring a second contractor to do the work right.

 

[Mile High]

This is very hard to mess up. No nailing snaps together. A few end cuts. Bet most of you rocket scientists here could do a good job. If the guy does do it for a living he made bank and is enjoying his beer.

 

[PatsWillWin]

You don't fight much and this is what you choose to take up arms for?

As long as he is paid and paid fair market rates, all your wife has done is received a referral from a colleague.

 

[NorvilleBarnes]

You two need to fight more.

 

[tommyboy]

You don't fight much and this is what you choose to take up arms for?

As long as he is paid and paid fair market rates, all your wife has done is received a referral from a colleague.

that's kinda normal in my book. my wife and i don't fight much either but when we do its over something stupid

 

[Otis]

Hope you're hiding more than just your obvious jealousy.

 

[Henry Ford]

brohan you better hope this guy knows his stuff and is good at it and is not just some zippity doo da who stinks up the joint and does bad work because then what are you going to have your wife pressure the employee to get her husband to come back and fix it and so forth just seems like a situation that is not that good to start with and could get realy akward if it doe not go to par take that to the bank bromigo

Yep. It's wifey's call, but I'd want to make sure she considered things like this. How would it affect her work relationship with the employee if the guy comes in and does a terrible job, or damages something else in the house, or cuts off his thumb accidentally? It just makes more sense to hire somebody else, imo.

Why? Are you a shareholder in the company? Do you know these people well? Why do you care if she considered this, and why is it your place to make sure she does?

I was assuming the OP loves his wife and wants her to be successful.

if my wife started second guessing how i deal with my employees, I'd probably tell her to stay out of it.

Do your employees' spouses frequently come to your house and do on-the-side "jobs" for you? If so, tomorrow is Friday and we can use a new thread.

Not frequently, but it's happened. My bookkeeper's husband does tree cutting. I had him come take a dead limb off my oak tree last year. Paid him cash and we had a couple beers afterwards.

 

[3C's]

How's the floor looking?

 

[EYLive]

One hand tied behind your back and she has a bat?

 

[Soulfly3]

waiting for the update in which the guy comes to lay flooring and you recognize him as one of your wife's ex-bfs