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Hired least common bond (by NE [PA]) Sep 21, 2017 5:43 AM

Hired least common bond (by David [MI]) Sep 21, 2017 5:45 AM

Hired least common bond (by S i d [MO]) Sep 21, 2017 6:16 AM

Hired least common bond (by RathdrumGal [ID]) Sep 21, 2017 7:56 AM

Hired least common bond (by J [FL]) Sep 21, 2017 9:18 AM

Hired least common bond (by Robert Phaedra [NY]) Sep 21, 2017 10:04 AM

Hired least common bond (by LAURA [MD]) Sep 21, 2017 10:27 AM

Hired least common bond (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Sep 21, 2017 12:06 PM

Hired least common bond (by cjo'h [CT]) Sep 21, 2017 3:16 PM

Hired least common bond (by Robin [WI]) Sep 21, 2017 5:44 PM

Hired least common bond (by NE [PA]) Posted on: Sep 21, 2017 5:43 AM
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I've had to hire a new electrician for a project. This is after letting go of one I've used primarily since I've started in RE.

I interviewed 4.

One started out strong and then took forever to get back to me regarding the project.

One stopped in, took down the details and emailed me the bid the next day on company letterhead along with specific clauses about the business relationship and stuff like that.

One came and knew what he was doing and took the needed info and chatted with me for over an hour at the job site. He ended up knowing my old partner and people we used to hang out with, bars we may have frequented, etc..

The 4th came and was in and out in not too long of a time. This person had a handful of rentals himself and we talked about that for a while.

The bids were all really close to each other in price and pretty much near what I expected them to be.

I went with the person that gave me the bid within 24 hours on company letterhead.

I am hiring them because there is no common bond between us.

I won't be discussing rentals, I won't be discussing the good old days. They are starting off without having an "IN" with me personally. No common bond.

If I can keep it that way like I do with my tenants, it should work out. Plus I liked the professionalism.

That not having a common bond was my actual deciding factor in this. I personally liked the landlord electrician and the electrician who knew my old partner and the stuff that came along with that. Putting my business first though, I needed the best fit for a long term electrician, instead of who could become chummy. --174.201.xx.xx

Hired least common bond (by David [MI]) Posted on: Sep 21, 2017 5:45 AM
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dont sht where ya eat! --12.156.xxx.xx

Hired least common bond (by S i d [MO]) Posted on: Sep 21, 2017 6:16 AM
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NE...Wise words, wise choice. Keep us posted on how it goes. --173.19.xx.xxx

Hired least common bond (by RathdrumGal [ID]) Posted on: Sep 21, 2017 7:56 AM
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Generally, I try not to do business with someone I would not sue! I understand exactly where you are coming from -- when people are too friendly they sometimes are less professional in their business dealings with you, thinking the friendship will cover any ill will resulting from less than professional behavior. I was mentally voting for # 2 as I was reading your post! --98.146.xxx.xx

Hired least common bond (by J [FL]) Posted on: Sep 21, 2017 9:18 AM
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Was the previous electrician doing a bad job? --72.188.xxx.xxx

Hired least common bond (by Robert Phaedra [NY]) Posted on: Sep 21, 2017 10:04 AM
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You are lucky you got even one to show up, let alone bid. I have a terrible time getting people to grab a dangling carrot. --134.179.xxx.xxx

Hired least common bond (by LAURA [MD]) Posted on: Sep 21, 2017 10:27 AM
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Good choice, there is a reason professionalism is a valued asset. --108.28.xxx.xx

Hired least common bond (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Posted on: Sep 21, 2017 12:06 PM
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NE,

Good thoughts!

I'm amazed you got 4 to show up, let alone call you back!

Me: Only hire those you're willing to fire.

BRAD --68.50.xx.xxx

Hired least common bond (by cjo'h [CT]) Posted on: Sep 21, 2017 3:16 PM
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NE, in the business,you usually know who is good and who is not! Charlie.... --174.199.x.xx

Hired least common bond (by Robin [WI]) Posted on: Sep 21, 2017 5:44 PM
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My dad once told me he never did business with members of our church congregation because he valued the relationships more than the business advantages.

He did provide capital in three different situations to help church members start their own businesses. All three failed. Maybe that's why he came up with that policy. :) --204.210.xxx.xxx

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