Just Had To Laugh

[Poshspark]

I had an email enquiry last night at 10:30 I have been busy all day so I called the lady tonight at 7:55 and a man answers the phone, so
Me:I told him who I am and could I speak to Emily.
Him: Do you not think this is a strange time to call.
Me: I was a bit taken aback I said what time would you prefer me to call.
Him: Could you not call back tomorrow during the day.

Am I the only person who calls there customers in the evening?is 7:55 an odd time or is he an odd customer?
Don't think I will call him tomorrow.

 

[DL electrician]

What was the enquiry?

 

[jamesBoater]

if its such an odd time what was he doing up?

 

[Poshspark]

She wants a price for an an extra socket.

 

[VoltzElectrical]

email back asking for a convenient time to call,

 

[bigbaddave]

Quote and say you will fit at 8:30 pm

 

[dan86]

I don't think it's an odd time to call. personally, I call customers between 9am-9pm. never really had any complaints

 

[DL electrician]

Admittedly the guys reaction was a bit OTT, but personally I wouldn't call a client at that time...I'd keep it within normal working hours.

But it's all about personal preference...plus getting the damn time to do it!

 

[jimmymac]

I find that it's more convenient to call on an evening, a lot of my customers work full time so contacting them during the day is difficult

 

[SPARTYKUS]

My gut is move on

 

[Poshspark]

Yes but you can bet he would be the first to complain if you were on the phone when on his job.
I had a busy day so once you get home have dinner put the children to bed time runs away.

 

[Robotstar5]

Try phoning at 7:54 tomorrow and ask him if that's any better?

 

[ipf]

Try phoning at 7:54 tomorrow and ask him if that's any better?

Or email at 10.30

 

[dan86]

what are you gonna do poshspark?

 

[Poshspark]

Not going to call them didn't like the way he spoke to me so really don't think I would want to work for him.

 

[dan86]

fair doos

 

[SPARTYKUS]

Just send him a bill for chattels & stipends and accoutriments.

 

[PEG]

I think the "not worrying about it" method is best,go with your first thought,it is usually the right one. On the other hand,you may have just caught him on "gimp" night,you know how it goes...suit on,gimp out of the box,Doris confirms the "safe" word and some bloody electrician rings up......

 

[Stroppy]

Sounds like a pain in the ar$e troublemaker and not worth it for the price of one crappy socket. Of course you have to phone customers in the evenings, 99% of them are out at work in the day. I consider any time up to 8:30 or at a push 9pm reasonable.