Odd job men

Nessie · 07-12-2003, 06:50

Remember when there were men who went around doing all those 'odd jobs' for people. You never hear of them nowadays and most firms aren't interested in coming out for a small job that needs doing around the house.
How do you ensure anyway that someone who comes to the house is able to make a good job of the work you want doing.

happyone · 07-12-2003, 16:51

yes  but  are people safe to  open there doors these days to anyone they dont know

Nessie · 07-12-2003, 18:11

You are right about that in this day and age. The ones I am talking about lived in the community and were well known by everyone. They came when called on to 'fix' taps etc for a reasonable charge, it was their way of making a living.

happyone · 07-12-2003, 22:23

the trouble is  the neigheourhood is   transient not got time to make a community or even get to know  anyone so   u  dont get to know who is safe to know  shame  but thats the day and age we live in now