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Spent four hours on a drop that should have taken twenty minutes.
I was at a new apartment complex, supposed to be easy pre-wired units. Got to the main box and the pathway was blocked by concrete. Had to find another route, which meant going through three different closets. The manager was on my back about getting it done fast. Every time I thought I had it, another snag came up. Ended up using twice as much cable as I estimated. Now I'm behind on the rest of my schedule for the week. Just one of those days where nothing goes right.
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oscar_schmidt466mo ago
Learned to never trust "pre-wired" on a work order. I used to assume it meant a straight shot. Stories like yours totally changed my mind on that.
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hugow306mo ago
That kind of day just eats at you, doesn't it? Those hidden blockages turn a simple job into a total nightmare. It's the worst when the time and material estimates get blown to pieces and it throws your whole week off. Really sounds like you earned your pay today, even if the manager didn't get it.
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matthew_clark706mo ago
Heard a similar story from a guy last week. His pre-wired office job turned into a full day of cutting drywall. The building plans were totally wrong from the start. He had to call in extra help just to finish on time. Makes you wonder how many places have these hidden problems.
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