At A Point Of Frustration

By popciclecold

@popciclecold (38071)

United States

September 3, 2024 4:04pm CST

Today, I was sitting on the bed, and my dogs began to bark. I looked out of the window and the man that cuts my yard was out there. Well, he came last week, to see if the grass needed to be cut. But it didn't need it, perhaps because there's been no rain. He asks when I want it cut. It began to grieve my spirit. I was sick for over a week with a cold, and didn't go to church, usually I give the money to his wife. The reason, I'm so frustrated is I paid him last month, I'm sure, he says I still owe him. I really don't recall, but I thought we were all caught up. I'll give him a check, for last time he says, then he wants to come cut it again. Leaving me to still owe. But it won't happen again this time. I don't like the frustrating mood he puts me in. I'm so glad grass cutting season is almost over. I know things are hard for most people, but this person has a job, as a prison guard, I feel like he's trying to take advantage, if I could only be sure that we are squared away, I'd find me someone else, to mow my lawn. Not in a good mood. He just ruined my day.

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@Dena91 (16509)

• United States

4 Sep

I hope you can find an honest person to cut your grass. You should write down every time you pay him, the date and amount and have him put his signature or initials by it so it is recorded that you paid.

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@popciclecold (38071)

• United States

6 Sep

I'm thinking of getting rid of him.

@Fleura (29833)

• United Kingdom

4 Sep

Totally agree, you need proof and if he signs it he can't argue.

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@popciclecold (38071)

• United States

6 Sep

I will, because I put me in a mood that I hardly deal with.

@rakski (114582)

• Philippines

3 Sep

Oh my, that is really frustrating. I hope you can find another one who can do that instead of him

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@popciclecold (38071)

• United States

4 Sep

All summer I've had to put up with him. Getting tired of it.

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@rakski (114582)

• Philippines

4 Sep

@popciclecold hope you get a much better person to help you mow

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@AmbiePam (89335)

• United States

4 Sep

I’m so sorry. It does sound like he’s trying to take advantage of you, and that is so unfair.

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@popciclecold (38071)

• United States

4 Sep

He is. Pretty soon I won't have to worry about that.

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@much2say (54914)

• Los Angeles, California

4 Sep

That sounds like one of my kids' sports instructors long ago. He got real snarky about us owing him, when we had indeed paid already . . . we paid by check so I could have shown him bank proof if he wanted. He threatened to check his books again . . . GO AHEAD, we told him. I got a lame phone apology from him . . . so after that month - we left that studio

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@popciclecold (38071)

• United States

4 Sep

Thinking of doing the same thing. Too old for this.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (59945)

• Centralia, Washington

3 Sep

He doesn't sound like a person you would want to have in your life.

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@popciclecold (38071)

• United States

4 Sep

Yeah, last week I came home and he was up here on his tractor. The grass didn't need to be cut.

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@JudyEv (335364)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Sep

I think you should look around for someone else but I understand that that may not be easy to do.

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@popciclecold (38071)

• United States

4 Sep

I am definitely thinking about it. I talked to a friend about it about 2 months ago, and she's been knowing him for years, she says he's just greedy for money. It's very frustrating.

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@snowy22315 (177351)

• United States

3 Sep

He sounds like an idiot. I would get rid of him.

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@popciclecold (38071)

• United States

4 Sep

Lol. Makes me feel like I am. So glad grass cutting season is nearly ended.

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@celticeagle (164388)

• Boise, Idaho

4 Sep

I would be keeping track by check and making sure of the price at the beginning of the season. If you have the checks and keep receipt of them then you have proof of payment. Checks or some kind of receipt each time really pays off in the long run.

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@popciclecold (38071)

• United States

6 Sep

Thank you, I will from now on. But leaning to find someone else.

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@celticeagle (164388)

• Boise, Idaho

7 Sep

@popciclecold .......Experience is all it takes some times.

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@kaylachan (66088)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

3 Sep

Get it in writing. Make a contract if you're going to pay someone to do anything. Document everything. That way yu can't be taken advantage of.

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@popciclecold (38071)

• United States

6 Sep

@kaylachan Exactly.

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@popciclecold (38071)

• United States

4 Sep

Thank you, he go for a slicker, I think.

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@kaylachan (66088)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

4 Sep

@popciclecold Give someone an inch they just might take a mile.

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@Shavkat (137975)

• Philippines

4 Sep

This is not a good person. It is best to find someone who can do the job well and be trusted.

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@popciclecold (38071)

• United States

6 Sep

Always a burden to me. More of a problem than a help. Hope things are going well for you.

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@Shavkat (137975)

• Philippines

12 Sep

@popciclecold I hope you can find his replacement soon. As for me, I am fine with God's will.

@jstory07 (137893)

• Roseburg, Oregon

3 Sep

He might be charging you twice write it down when you pay him.

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@popciclecold (38071)

• United States

4 Sep

From now on I will.. He keep saying let me know when you want your lawn cut. I never get a chance. He's always asking me.

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@RasmaSandra (78025)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

3 Sep

Sorry, that guy is so insistent. For next year I think you should consider some eager student who would be happy to get money for mowing a lawn,

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@popciclecold (38071)

• United States

4 Sep

He worries me, I felt like talking rough to him. Maybe, I need to change. He ruined my whole day.

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@Fleura (29833)

• United Kingdom

3 Sep

That's not good, you need some way of keeping proof that you've paid. A check would be better than cash for that.

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@popciclecold (38071)

• United States

4 Sep

I gave him a check. That's why it bothered me so. He just acts desperate. Getting on my nerves.

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Anindita Sengupta

@aninditasen (16184)

• Raurkela, India

4 Sep

That's really irritating. In India it's difficult to get people to maintain your garden. My security helps me.

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@popciclecold (38071)

• United States

6 Sep

So true real irritating to me. He ruined my day when he came up. I felt like I had the wind knocked out of me.

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@popciclecold (38071)

• United States

7 Sep

@aninditasen This man has a job also. He is a prison guard. He upsets me. You are most fortunate.

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Anindita Sengupta

@aninditasen (16184)

• Raurkela, India

7 Sep

@popciclecold That's the reason I am happy that my security guard helps me as he already has a job.

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@GardenGerty (159885)

• United States

4 Sep

I have had that issue with the last plumber I had in, plus he did a poor job and only wanted cash or a money order. I would always your lawn guy a check so you have a record in the future. Is it possible his wife did not give him the money or tell him you paid?

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@popciclecold (38071)

• United States

6 Sep

You know, I never thought about that. Thank you. A real possibility.

@nela13 (57357)

• Portugal

4 Sep

It is your grass, you can choose who will cut it, if he is rude just tell him that you don't need his service.

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@popciclecold (38071)

• United States

4 Sep

I think I will he ruined my entire day, in fact I'm still not over it. So glad fall is coming.

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@nela13 (57357)

• Portugal

4 Sep

@popciclecold you can surely find a better person to do the job.

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@LindaOHio (171927)

• United States

4 Sep

I usually pay by check; but if I ever give someone cash, I ask for a receipt. I hope you are square with him.

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@Faster16 (3186)

• Indonesia

4 Sep

Ugh, that’s really frustrating! It’s tough dealing with someone who doesn’t keep clear records, especially when you’re already dealing with a lot. I hope things smooth out soon and you find a reliable solution for your lawn.

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@popciclecold (38071)

• United States

4 Sep

Thank you, he is taking advantage. But soon it will be over.

@grenery8 (7380)

• Croatia (Hrvatska)

6 Sep

i don't like people who have a stable and a good paying job but still like to milk others. i am sorry he brought you to a bad mood. i hope you're better today.

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@popciclecold (38071)

• United States

6 Sep

Thank you, yes much better. It's raining today, it has rained all day, so I won't have to have a bad day because of him for a while.