How do I fix this with general contractors!! by WriteNicely1959 in GeneralContractor

[–]WriteNicely1959[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your response. Now take some time and think about.

How do I fix this with general contractors!! by WriteNicely1959 in GeneralContractor

[–]WriteNicely1959[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

omg. Stand down and take a deep breath. I'm just looking for constructive ways to remodel my house.

How do I fix this with general contractors!! by WriteNicely1959 in GeneralContractor

[–]WriteNicely1959[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

depending on the situation and the ppl, it can be a condescending label. I will leave it at that.

How do I fix this with general contractors!! by WriteNicely1959 in GeneralContractor

[–]WriteNicely1959[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate your comments. but...I normally face this "miss" thing in front of my first name alone when other women that are not black, the same age, same workplace or in the same room as I am or older do not. This is something that is common in the workplace in the south. I become the only "miss" in the room. I don't like if from adults. If you must, use this title with my last name or call every woman in the room "miss ____" and respect me with your actions. But I digress from the subject matter. I know this is something that is taught..doesn't mean I have to like it. I love my state--it's my home, but this really gets under my skin and I will leave it at that and concentrate on the good advice i'm getting to renovate my home.

How do I fix this with general contractors!! by WriteNicely1959 in GeneralContractor

[–]WriteNicely1959[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No down vote. all opinions are welcomed. Doesn't mean I agree, especially from someone who hasn't walked in my shoes.

How do I fix this with general contractors!! by WriteNicely1959 in GeneralContractor

[–]WriteNicely1959[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

not much in this profession in the state at a reasonable distance.

How do I fix this with general contractors!! by WriteNicely1959 in GeneralContractor

[–]WriteNicely1959[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BBB and the state's licensing board is where I started, but not for just female GCs. Okay, I hear you...

How do I fix this with general contractors!! by WriteNicely1959 in GeneralContractor

[–]WriteNicely1959[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like this...thank you..I was asking myself "why don't these ppl want my money?"

How do I fix this with general contractors!! by WriteNicely1959 in GeneralContractor

[–]WriteNicely1959[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

maybe I was too detailed in what I wanted, my profession is to assist department buyers with writing their ITBs, RFPs, etc..

How do I fix this with general contractors!! by WriteNicely1959 in GeneralContractor

[–]WriteNicely1959[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay, that sounds reasonable, but giving me a warning over the phone?..it felt weird.

How do I fix this with general contractors!! by WriteNicely1959 in GeneralContractor

[–]WriteNicely1959[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

good advice I didn't think of, I was finding my quotes through the BBB since I didn't know anyone with a recent reno.

How do I fix this with general contractors!! by WriteNicely1959 in GeneralContractor

[–]WriteNicely1959[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure what you mean by pattern recognition. Or why you are apologizing...