Awkward Situation Question - Page 5

BarbieDollToo · ‎09-15-2022

@patticakes wrote:
What would you do or say? We have a man doing some tree work/landscaping

@ThinkingOutLoud tree work. Not free work

stevieb · ‎03-10-2010

@manny2 wrote:
@stevieb wrote:
As a general rule, of course I'd allow someone I'd contracted with to perform work around my place to use the bathroom, If I had bad vibes, the entity for which he or she worked was a complete unknown or I felt uncomfortable for some reason, I'd wait near the door until they finished and left. Expecting them to get in their vehicle and drive to a service station or fast food outlet seems extreme to me.

In the OP, it was noted 'we' refused. Were I not alone in the house I'd be even less likely to decline to permit a worker to use the bathroom. Of course, safety is important but this smacks of elitism,

You don’t have to send them down the street. They usually either schedule breaks or they just go on a break and go. Most would have this pre planned. @stevieb

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@manny2 To some extent, yes, perhaps, but I also would suggest not all 'calls of nature' can be planned, nor can some wait until a scheduled break or for one to reach a public restroom, as I'd guess we've all experienced at one time or another.

In my pantry with my cupcakes...

lgfan · ‎10-19-2012

@stevieb wrote:
@manny2 wrote:
@stevieb wrote:
As a general rule, of course I'd allow someone I'd contracted with to perform work around my place to use the bathroom, If I had bad vibes, the entity for which he or she worked was a complete unknown or I felt uncomfortable for some reason, I'd wait near the door until they finished and left. Expecting them to get in their vehicle and drive to a service station or fast food outlet seems extreme to me.

In the OP, it was noted 'we' refused. Were I not alone in the house I'd be even less likely to decline to permit a worker to use the bathroom. Of course, safety is important but this smacks of elitism,

You don’t have to send them down the street. They usually either schedule breaks or they just go on a break and go. Most would have this pre planned. @stevieb

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@manny2 To some extent, yes, perhaps, but I also would suggest not all 'calls of nature' can be planned, nor can some wait until a scheduled break or for one to reach a public restroom, as I'd guess we've all experienced at one time or another.

Not all public restrooms are in service all the time. I have gone to public restrooms that had the signs "Out of Service" or "Closed for Cleaning" posted on the door.

Trinity11 · ‎11-16-2014

@patticakes wrote:
What would you do or say? We have a man doing some tree work/landscaping outside for the next 3-4 days and yesterday he asked to use the bathroom which we refused. Downstairs bathroom was in use and upstairs bath is in a private bedroom. I'm concerned he will ask again and I don't want to lie or offfend; however, I really don't want to allow him to do that. Meanwhile, there is a very nice service station right down the street which I think is a good alternative and previous workers have always taken a break and gone down there. There's also several fast food restaurants at the same intersection which is about a half a mile. Not sure how to suggest that. What would you say?

Is this a joke post???

THEY CallMe Mr Wilkes · ‎06-29-2016

Good point, the OP may be punking everyone.

"Nice service station." For "The Help." Wow.

Ainhisg · ‎03-09-2010

I've never had a worker ask to use the restroom...ever. I live extremely close to convenience stores and fast food places. They usually tell me they're leaving for a break, and that's that. Plus all our workers have always brought their own beverages/foods in coolers. Maybe this is a regional thing? I'm in SW Missouri.

BarbieDollToo · ‎09-15-2022

@foxywoods wrote:
Sure, we have snacks and a big thermal jug of ice tea set out, lounge chairs, sunscreen. Beach Towels so theycan use the pool to cool off

Wow, you are a generous homeowner. Do you also fix them lunch and give them a goodie bag when they leave? I need you to hire me. LOL

lgfan · ‎10-19-2012

@BarbieDollToo wrote:
@foxywoods wrote:
Sure, we have snacks and a big thermal jug of ice tea set out, lounge chairs, sunscreen. Beach Towels so theycan use the pool to cool off
Wow, you are a generous homeowner. Do you also fix them lunch and give them a goodie bag when they leave? I need you to hire me. LOL

I give mine caviar and champagne at the end of their work shift. I also give back rubs if they had an especially tough day.

BarbieDollToo · ‎09-15-2022

@lgfan wrote:
@BarbieDollToo wrote:
@foxywoods wrote:
Sure, we have snacks and a big thermal jug of ice tea set out, lounge chairs, sunscreen. Beach Towels so theycan use the pool to cool off
Wow, you are a generous homeowner. Do you also fix them lunch and give them a goodie bag when they leave? I need you to hire me. LOL

I give mine caviar and champagne at the end of their work shift. I also give back rubs if they had an especially tough day.

@lgfan What, no lobster? 🦀 I want to work for you, too!

lgfan · ‎10-19-2012

@BarbieDollToo wrote:
@lgfan wrote:
@BarbieDollToo wrote:
@foxywoods wrote:
Sure, we have snacks and a big thermal jug of ice tea set out, lounge chairs, sunscreen. Beach Towels so theycan use the pool to cool off
Wow, you are a generous homeowner. Do you also fix them lunch and give them a goodie bag when they leave? I need you to hire me. LOL

I give mine caviar and champagne at the end of their work shift. I also give back rubs if they had an especially tough day.
@lgfan What, no lobster? 🦀 I want to work for you, too!