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1 step forward and 1/2 step back

December 31st, 2007 at 03:35 am

Well, I got ready for work, got in the car. I clicked the remote to open the garage door.

The spring broke.
I called a cab but the cab was late.
So I called in sick.
Where I work, if you are late 1 minute you get an occurance, and after 4 in 1 year you get terminated.
Calling in sick, I still get paid.

I googled garage door repair. I got a few big companies.
I have learned 1 thing by being an out of state landlord:
Small biz is the way to deal.
I went on craiglist and searched.
I found a company who quoted me $170.00 plus tax.
So he shows up and spends 2 hours and also does a garage tune up and replaces cables etc.
Final bill is $268.00.
So, our MMA took a hit for that amount.
Interest earnings are at $100.00 so I think we will absorb this repair just fine.

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6 Responses to “1 step forward and 1/2 step back”

  1. Ralph Says:
    December 31st, 2007 at 03:45 am 1199072743
    1199072743

    That is the stupidest policy I ever heard of - they're treating you like first graders!

  2. Frugalicious Says:
    December 31st, 2007 at 03:51 am 1199073069
    1199073069

    No, I work for mass transit. It is part of our union contract.

    If we do not get to work on time, mass transit suffers.

  3. Amber Says:
    December 31st, 2007 at 04:48 am 1199076510
    1199076510

    I don't why companies use the "occurrence" policy; I always thought it was stupid. Now there are those who are always late and it should be dealt with accordingly

  4. Frugalicious Says:
    December 31st, 2007 at 04:57 am 1199077020
    1199077020

    Well, like I said, it is part of the union contract.
    I am grateful I am #1 in seniority.
    I can pick the shift I want first.

    I work 10-6:30 Wed-Thur and 12-8:30 Fri,Sat,Sun

    We get a lot of time off.
    I am off 12-29-1-01
    I was off 12/26
    Also called off 12/18-12/19
    All paid time off, so the rules for being on time are fine by me!

  5. fern Says:
    December 31st, 2007 at 06:38 pm 1199126292
    1199126292

    I always wondered what would happen if my garage door opener died while my car was parked inside. Shouldn't you be able to open the door manually?

  6. Frugalicious Says:
    December 31st, 2007 at 06:55 pm 1199127324
    1199127324

    No, too heavy to open if the spring has broken.
    If the opener dies, there is a latch to pull to open the door.

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