MAYBEN Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 gee thanks.. just signed a contract with the estimator that came tonight.. will be worked on Monday.. I hope we made the right choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 update: I just typed out a detailed update and my d-a-m-n laptop closed the page so I will just put cliffnotes contractor company seemed shady, cancelled contract, owner said he would come do the work, and if they did a good job, I was to pay, they came Monday and didnt have the permit yet, wanted to start, I said not without permit, they said not needed to start demolition, I called town hall, they said $2000 fine if they start without it, they agreed to come back when permit is ready.. I felt very uncomfortable, spoke to owner, he agreed to cancel and refund my money since I wasnt comfy, and then asked for the permit $ as if he paid already, which was a lie, I was at town hall and saw the permit, un-paid, and I put a note for it not to be released without my permission.. he said ok.. I have yet to see the refund, a dispute has been filed with my cc company, and I do have a signed paper stating the contract has been cancelled and all $ will be refunded.. anyways, before hiring another company, I try a couple things, and today I figured I would take a gamble and see if foundation is cracked... IDK if that is whats causing the water to come in or not, or if its coming in from underneath where the flooring hits the foundation walls.. as you can see, the previous owner tried to cover up the existing issues, I will be talking to the building inspector tomorrow to see if anything can be done against the previous owner for covering up known issues.. I will also see if I can get a foundation contractor to come in and take a look.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIDetailing Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Man sorry to here about all of the problems. If you have been laid off you will get approved for unemployment. Good luck with everything. Glad you shared everything with us. Not good to keep everything in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 thanks Michael, I am receiving unemployment.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIDetailing Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Im glad to hear that Nick. Im sure you were happy as hell when you heard you got it. Lol I know it isn't much but it will help out quite a bit. Oh btw find anyone to do the job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 yeah, sucks that its only 60% of my pay, especially since I am having all the house issues.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIDetailing Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Yea but at least its something until you can figure things out. If I were you I would try to look up things that you maybe able to do. I fixed alot on my house that would have cost me tens of thousands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 I am definitely trying, but I may need the French Drains.. I will however 're-finish' the basement myself, as we do need the living space.. we would like to start a family soon.. my father-in-law asked me to detail his wife's MKX, I am just awaiting decent weather.. I would have done it this week with the beautiful weather, but I injured my wrist last Monday.. we shall see how this week is, but theres supposed to be tons of rain.. not sure how much he will be paying me for it, but I will probably chalk it up to experience.. he also mentioned he has some things he will have me do for some extra $$, ie: painting his trailers, etc.. we shall see what happens this week, weather permitting.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIDetailing Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 That's great. I hope I see a post on here about that detail. How the heck did you hurt your wrist? Last night it was pouring here. Lightning really bad. Struck the house next to me. I thought it was a hurricane. My trash can was blowing into the street and my back yard flooded. I had a a little plastic cooler that was floating around with a fruit rat on top. I laughed so hard. I wish I took a picture of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 it was very bad this morning, the thunder was EXTREMELY LOUD, I thought there definitely would have been some calls.. I injured my wrist last week at our weekly drill, not sure exactly what I did, but felt it later than night.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIDetailing Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Ahh I see well take care of that wrist. Gonna need it for that detail. Yea it was bad. Im not sure if the store that hit use yesterday headed north up the coast. I would take advantage of the weather since it wont be sunny. Do you have a garage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 no garage.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIDetailing Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Ahh never mind then. It will be hard to do it with out a garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE Mook Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Get your refund yet? If not, call the local news, BBB, OSHA. That sounds like a good day for that dbag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 Nope, no refund yet, I will be calling the cc company later when daylight arrives.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIDetailing Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 BBB and Local news sounds like a winner. They will get your money if all else fails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billyt Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 (edited) Hi Nick things will get better when i was in my 20's my mum and dad died i had a serious crash on the motorway found out i had a major illness and 2 big operations also lost my job but i came out the other side stronger. what i believe is what doesnt kill you can only make you stronger. Things will get better and you will look back and laugh. Edited May 16, 2011 by Billyt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIDetailing Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Wow Billy....im sorry to hear that. I lost my mother when I was seven. Im now 21. It was the hardest thing I had to go through. When I read your comment, I couldnt imagine what you had to go through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 Update: Basement is still a problem, I am getting less water, but still getting some.. It looks like I will be getting the French Drains installed.. I need to get the basement done so we can start to re-organize our house and live normal again.. as far as unemployment is concerned, I accepted an Inside Sales/Applications Engineer position today.. seems like a good company to work for.. I have my own office.. I start in two weeks, pending a background check and drug test... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07RS4 Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Update: Basement is still a problem, I am getting less water, but still getting some.. It looks like I will be getting the French Drains installed.. I need to get the basement done so we can start to re-organize our house and live normal again.. as far as unemployment is concerned, I accepted an Inside Sales/Applications Engineer position today.. seems like a good company to work for.. I have my own office.. I start in two weeks, pending a background check and drug test... Dang Nick, you have definately been through the ringer. Although I don't know you except for these boards, I feel really bad for you after reading your first post from a few months ago. Glad to here that you found a job. I hope you enjoy it and it lasts along time. Keep working your *ss off! I'm glad you are not like a good chunk of American these days, who feel like they are entitled to things because they fall on hard times. Trust me, I started out as an E-1 making $800 a month, and have busted my *** for 15 years with our motest pay. I'm not complaining by any means, as I know the economy doesn't effect us as much as civilians because unfortunately, there's always wars going on. Quick Story: They had a story on the radio the other day that made me so f'in mad, I could hardly contain myself. A woman (She had a BS from UC Davis) worked for a lawfirm making 6 digits, and subsequently got laid off during the rough economy. She has been on unemployment for quite a while no (I can't remember timeframe, but it's about to run-out), but will not take ANY job that earned less than she was making. She said if she did that, she wouldn't be able to afford her 2 x $650 car payment, $3K mortgage, etc. So instead she would rather sponge off unemployment benefits. She actually said she was entitled to a higher paying job because of all her "10" years experience and her BS from a good school. Wow, this is what of people's view's are these days?????....let big daddy government pay the bill. The feeling of entitlement from people enrages me... Sorry, I was just reliving that story and I was getting fired up. From how you describe it, you are busting your *** taking whatever comes your way....all with a positive attitude. And it's hard working people like you, who's luck I hope changes one day. Keep your head up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIDetailing Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Awesome Nick. Glad to hear your starting work again soon. That will help you guys out alot. Hope this new job works out for you. Gots lots to do to the house. Good luck buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 thanks guys! the money isn't where I wanted to be, but there seems to be advancement available.. I hope they're sincere in their 'promises' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianT Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 If not, making money while looking for another job is better than no money and looking for a job!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 absolutely.. but I can see a career with this company.. the money isnt horrible, I just was hoping for more as we would like to have children soon.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbreyer Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Update: Basement is still a problem, I am getting less water, but still getting some.. It looks like I will be getting the French Drains installed.. I need to get the basement done so we can start to re-organize our house and live normal again.. as far as unemployment is concerned, I accepted an Inside Sales/Applications Engineer position today.. seems like a good company to work for.. I have my own office.. I start in two weeks, pending a background check and drug test... Drug test:willy:You probly should have quit sniffin the DS man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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