horst Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Well the wifes still looking for a nursing job and moneys stretched about the tightest Ive ever seen it this month.Just this morning we had a huge brawl over the checking account and I said some things I shouldnt have. Constructions been very hit and miss this summer with the price of everything going up people are only doing the neccassary repairs on things.Last week i had to hit the guy I was working for up for a 400$ advance on the steel job we were in the middle of.Its a small town and that type things pretty common with the locals so it wasnt a big deal. we finished the job and went back this morning to pick up our ladders and give the guy a bill.I was loading the ladders when he came out and asked what the damage was.I told him 1400$ and told him to take out the 400$ advance Id gotten.He wrote the check, I started talking to him and stuck it in my pocket.He has thousands of dollars worth of building repairs and some remodeling he wants done on his house and we discussed it for awhile and i drove off without giving him the bill.At the bank the lady counted the money out, and I went outside before it dawned on me she had counted out 1400$ He hadnt heard me tell him to take the extra 400$ out and had overpaid me that amount.I have to admitt, after the morning I had financially I seriously considered just pocketing the money.He didnt have the bill to look at, and he would never know he overpaid us at that point.Im stretched to the breaking point and have already had my long distance shut off, and got into a payment agreement with the electric company over some delinquint payments.With a week left in this month Im honestly looking to pick up an extra 500$ just to pay the rest of this months bills off. So anyway, as we were headed back out to give this guy back his 400$ Im thinking i must be nuts.we get there explain it to him about the difference and hand him the money.He pockets it and jokes about it being a good tip, thanks us for bringing it back then takes it back out, gives it to us, and tells us we work to cheap anyway and he will remember this in the future So I got a 400$ bonus on a 1400$ steel job and thousands of dollars worth of future work lined up, Im close to paying the monthly bills, and when I get home the elevator calls and wants a bid on a huge fertilizer shed roof here in town To top it off the wife is right this minute at a job interview, it will be a LPN job to begin with but when an RN position becomes available she will be in the running for it and the place is currently building a medical clinic/assisted living, building they will have to staff.And Walmart finally called back today to get the last information about the incident we had over there and theyll be settling that with us by the end of the week My day took a definate turn for the better as soon as I took that money back, so I guesse honesty does pay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Re: Honesty pays off Good story Chris, and you're right, it does pay off. Congrats on the bonus and I hope your wife gets the job she's looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Re: Honesty pays off glad to hear it horst and honesty is always the best!! you'd have a hard time lookin that man in the eye again if he ever had ya do some more work! where ya from? from one iowan 2 another ya did the right thing thats something to be proud of! i am by ames and sometimes i get a call for a side job i can't handle alone if your close! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newarcher Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Re: Honesty pays off Good for you! God sees all and sure has a way of paying you back for misdeeds. Slow? Construction? ARE YOU NUTS? Move South, the guys down here are so covered up, they refuse anything but the small jobs. No one paints trim any more--has to be the entire house. No more roof patch jobs--has to be the entire house. I have had countless people scheduled to quote me a job, and they don't bother to show up. Prices are sky high and it is nuts. If they do come out, I have had a few not even bother to send me the quote. INSANE. Move South. In fact, I can't wait until the interest rates go up and housing starts slow to a crawl. Then these suckers are going to come crawling looking for work and I am going to gut them like a fish. If I had a business, I would be adding crews left and right to suck up all the business I could while it is there. Good that things worked out. I would make sure to quote the guy well in the future and he will probably reciprocate in extra work. New Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Re: Honesty pays off Horst, Glad to hear things are working out. Will say prayers for you wife to land the good job she's looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Re: Honesty pays off That's great! The Boss above rewarded you for your honesty. Remember, God is always watching over you! I hope things continue to go for the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Re: Honesty pays off That is great Horst! Never hurts to be honest especially in construction. I did it for over 15 years and it paid off for me all the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Re: Honesty pays off Good job my friend I'm proud of you LOL too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Re: Honesty pays off That's great. Glad to hear things are looking up for you guys. God is good, isn't He?? Hope your wife gets the job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Re: Honesty pays off Great story Chris. Hard to believe construction is slow, here it is very busy. Honesty is the only way to do good business in my opinion. Good to hear things are looking to start turning in your favor, hope your wife lands a good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cutter Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Re: Honesty pays off You made the right decision. Its good to hear a story like this every once in awhile. Keeps my faith in mankind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Re: Honesty pays off Great news horst, honesty does pay off, hope you and your wife can get over the harsh exchange of words, remember to give her a kiss and if you are at fault, apologize and swallow your pride! May god look over your future finances and may things look brighter in your very near future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palssonater Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Re: Honesty pays off Turned out to be not so bad eh? Way to go. Just a little test thrown your way and it would seem you passed with flying colors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Re: Honesty pays off [ QUOTE ] Slow? Construction? ARE YOU NUTS? Move South, the guys down here are so covered up, they refuse anything but the small jobs. [/ QUOTE ] Very true. Plus there's a huge nursing shortage down here. My hospital currently has openings they can't fill for 3 RN's, 5 LVN's, and a Ward Clerk that has to be a RN. Glad to hear your day is going good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Re: Honesty pays off I keep hearing the RN shortage too, heard some areas are paying $60,000 or more just to start! Shortage of nurses that is for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 Re: Honesty pays off Good to hear that htings are starting to look up for you. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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