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Littlered

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

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 2025 OP
Just the "New republican America". republianmushroom Apr 2025 #1
Maybe just hiding. usonian Apr 2025 #2
We've been invaded through our Eastern borders rickyhall Apr 2025 #3
They may not have been disappeared, but may be afraid to show up for work. woodsprite Apr 2025 #4
Silly woman! A woman couldn't possibly compare sales figures & predict a downturn. CrispyQ Apr 2025 #6
It's preserving white anglo male government control GoreWon2000 Apr 2025 #26
Insane.? No. Acknowledging reality is an indicator of sanity. Ping Tung Apr 2025 #5
Hopefully you haven't paid upfront. Emile Apr 2025 #7
We've worked with this contractor Mossfern Apr 2025 #19
Never ever pay in advance Jersey Devil Apr 2025 #8
I've been dealing with the same small contractor for a long time, basically remodeled my whole house over the OverBurn Apr 2025 #21
Local companies should have a line of credit with suppliers Jersey Devil Apr 2025 #24
That is a ridiculous statement. I'm done arguing with you. OverBurn Apr 2025 #25
They could have been pulled to work another job. Mosby Apr 2025 #9
Probably Mossfern Apr 2025 #20
Event Venue Shut Down NowISeetheLight Apr 2025 #10
I was at the doctor yesterday for a routine visit. yardwork Apr 2025 #11
It's gonna get worse. Where I live almost all the construction is being done with Hispanics. ashredux Apr 2025 #12
That is happening here Cirsium Apr 2025 #13
Sounds normal... having been involved in numerous home projects involving contractors. WarGamer Apr 2025 #14
Unbelievable Cirsium Apr 2025 #15
It doesn't appear to be the case around here. Littlered Apr 2025 #17
Why would you not reach out to get the work done? WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2025 #16
I agree. Silver Gaia Apr 2025 #23
Welcome to trump's America. calimary Apr 2025 #18
I worked at a place once ReRe Apr 2025 #22
They showed up this morning. Mossfern Apr 2025 #27
I'm in Hunterdon County NJ JustAnotherGen Apr 2025 #28
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