Incompetence everywhere..

[motco]

I deal with incompetence every day with my work. I pay sub-contractors a lot of money to carry out work for me (as I'm too old and knackered).
I have issues with 8 out of 10 jobs they do.
There seems to be no pride in what people do for a living anymore. It's just what they have to do to pay for their three holidays every year and be able to service the debts on their PCP Mercs, it would seem.

I drew up this Law some years ago and the only changes have been for the worse.

Motco's Law of Universal Incompetence:

"Always assume that the professional person, service operative, tradesperson, artisan, or other individual with whom you are dealing is incompetent unless, and until, they demonstrate to the contrary"

Follow this rule and you will rarely be disappointed. It applies to all walks of life from brain surgeons to garbage sorters, and lawyers to checkout operators. Members of this forum excepted, obviously.

 

[AntStark]

Holy cow man, that shock could have failed and sheered both those bolts off. I would be having a serious word with that garage.

Plus, teach you for not coming to see us with biscuits in hand!

I get the main point though, I work in the Nuclear industry and it's a big issue, more so people taking accountability for their actions.

I will do mate, don’t you worry! The front was done way before the rear was done at the shed…I should have asked you to inspect the work nonetheless. ..now wondering what else is missing. Thankfully there is bolt on the otherside..and I drive like an old woman

 

[Jamezee]

The Country and western civilisation is going to hell in a handcart unless it unscrews itself. Truth as Don might say hurts but its the truth. oooof cancel talk.

 

[DavidM]

Agree with all comments - there’s no concept of quality / doing a good job - take the money and run attitudes prevail in modern society!