Harmony: Somebody remembered to pick me up the sweetest unicorn. Guess someone was feeling guilty for standing me up in tenth grade. Brad: What? Had to get her something. She sired me. Peaches: Sire-whipped.

'Beneath You'


Spike's Bitches 47: Someone Dangerous Could Get In  

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askye - Feb 26, 2013 3:32:07 pm PST #26760 of 30001
Thrive to spite them

Happy Doggie Proofing Hil!

So my nephew is getting a bunch of fillings done tomorrow. They are having to sedate him, but hopefully he'll be a trooper.


Amy - Feb 26, 2013 4:49:36 pm PST #26761 of 30001
Because books.

It's not really a partnership unless you collaborate on the idea. Although it could be if found someone to agree to it. In my experience, though, most writers either want to be part of the creative process, or they want a work-for-hire gig that pays.


Typo Boy - Feb 26, 2013 4:53:14 pm PST #26762 of 30001
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.

Ah if they had their own input into the idea then it would be a more standard partnership? But I'd still need them to come up with almost all of the plot, probably in outline form, so that is still not a partnership.


beekaytee - Feb 27, 2013 5:16:52 am PST #26763 of 30001
Compassionately intolerant

Does anyone have a second to give me a reality check?

I spent much of last evening dealing with a petcare customer who was basically blackmailing the company for $20.

I'd really appreciate commentary on my response from someone who doesn't know anything about the history of this case. I'm so close to it, I may not be thinking clearly.

If you read the following, what would you think?

Mr. A's account is correct except for one important detail.

He told both our Director of Petcare and myself that if we did not give him the last walk he mentioned for free, he would 'trash us on Angie's List.”

He mentioned Angie's List by name.

My communication with Mr. A has always been respectful, and the two previous times when something went wrong with his service, we acted swiftly and decisively on his behalf.

We discounted his service on both occasions, fired the first employee and sanctioned the second.

This time, the walker had a problem with the dog's harness and made the best choice she could for the safety of the dog. The safety and comfort of our charges is our number one priority.

We did not discount this last service and Mr. A has followed through on his threat.

My offer for referrals was meant as a kindness to help him find a trusted service that he could move to quickly, without disruption of service for his dog.

At no point did I raise my voice or speak in a disrespectful manner. This cannot be said for Mr. A who made it clear that all I needed to do to keep him from sharing his thoughts here was to give him free service.

====== Should I add or subtract anything?

MUCH obliged for your thoughts.


sj - Feb 27, 2013 5:26:52 am PST #26764 of 30001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

To be honest, Bonny, if I were to read that without knowing you or seeing exactly what the customer's complaints were, I would take from it that you or your employees messed up three times wrt this customer's service, and I would be wondering why you wouldn't give him one free service to compensate. I'm sure there is much more to the story than that, but I'm not sure what you have written will really help you will potentially new customers.


Connie Neil - Feb 27, 2013 5:31:11 am PST #26765 of 30001
brillig

Yeah, I read the part about firing someone and sanctioning another and went "Wow, what did they do that was so bad the company agreed with the customer to that extent?" Though there is a chutzpah element that looks good in that you're standing up and addressing the situation.


WindSparrow - Feb 27, 2013 5:33:58 am PST #26766 of 30001
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.

Yay, Nilly-baby!

Boo-hiss, mamography tech! Are you ok, le nub?

Welcome home, Buffy-dog!

bonny, what an incredibly uncomfortable situation. I have no suggestions, though.


beekaytee - Feb 27, 2013 5:41:02 am PST #26767 of 30001
Compassionately intolerant

That is what I was afraid of.

I did not post the client's comments which basically said that we did a good job with the two previous issues but that we were not doing what he wanted this time.

This client has been a magnet for issues. We deliver 200+ services per day and get glowing reviews constantly. I was FURIOUS on his behalf the first time and took care of him the second time because the first thing was so bad.

Now, it seems like he has gotten it into his head that all he has to do is complain and he gets free stuff.

In this case, I could not give into his demand. It would not have been fair to blame the walker for doing right.

Blergh. I don't know how to say it differently.


beekaytee - Feb 27, 2013 5:44:37 am PST #26768 of 30001
Compassionately intolerant

Thanks Connie.

In the first case, the walker was reading a book and dragging the dog behind her. Absolutely unacceptable...and mentioned in his comments.

The second time, the walker misread the work order and arrived at the wrong time. He did not comment at the time...did not send her away and allow her to correct her mistake. He called the next day to complain.

We compelled the walker to pay for the error.

This time, the walker did right by protecting the dog's safety, and used the equipment as provided. Because it was not what he specified as appropriate, despite the dog being fine, he complained.

It feels like he got used to hitting the bar and getting the pellet and the first time I stood up for us, he blew a gasket.


omnis_audis - Feb 27, 2013 6:29:45 am PST #26769 of 30001
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir

Bonny, I'm not a small biz owner, so not sure if this is good advice. And I'm not an Angie List subscriber.

  • you can not please all of the people all of the time, much as we try.
  • some folks are just jerks, and nothing you can do will change that.
  • can you write a rebuttal to a complaint on Angie's List?
  • can you refund the $20, and say to the customer, "I'm sorry it has come to this. Please accept this with our apology. We do not wish to serve you anymore". It could be the best $20 ever spent. Think of how much more headaches he will cause, and how much that hassle is worth to *not* have.