3. How would. you gracefully back out of this deal without stirring up any repercussions? --173.48.xxx.xxx

Welcome to the new world! --173.48.xxx.xxx

No. --184.53.x.xxx

And no more calling us grown women ‘girl’ and questioning our skills just because we don’t wear out sex organs on the outside. --70.92.xxx.xxx

Seems to me that you should have thought about these matters in the first place! Now, you must follow up without revealing any gender and (or) tenant prejudice!!!! --173.48.xxx.xxx

These days, considering, witnesses almost seem mandatory. --23.121.xx.xxx

Nevertheless, thank you for your suggestions. --173.48.xxx.xxx

Handy person, male or female isn’t the question. Competency and price should be the questions. Previous tenant without going issue with you 5 years ago... I guess that depends how contentious it was and whether or not you and the previous tenant can put it behind and have a business relationship. If not, back out due to that. --24.61.xxx.xx

If this is some gig these 2 just whipped up for extra cash, I'd certainly pass. I'd also run quick backgrounds to make sure this isn't a quick cash for dope job. --50.107.xxx.xx

You will be dealing with her boss so both you and your former tenant should just remain civil toward each other,if she turned out to be an owner that might be a different story but just an employee,who cares,the bigger you get the more things like this will happen.As far as being female goes I have had good luck with female tradespeople,the females are better workers often then the guys --72.231.xxx.xxx

Wow, what kind of pitfalls would there be to hiring a handygirl. As a female, I know more about rehab and repairs on a property than a lot of men. I surely hope you do not have any daughters. And if you do, how would you feel if a man thought they couldn't do something because they were female. My dad taught me how to do these things so I wouldn't have to rely on men like you. He also taught me I can do anything I put my mind too. I may have to do it differently than a man because of strength or size, but I get the job done. I cannot believe you are discounting their skill because of their gender. --174.105.xxx.xxx

Girls can't fix stuff. Just kidding. Seriously, though...I don't think it's a big deal at all. Just inspect their job careful as you would with any other contractor. --70.92.xx.xx

This could go south real quick. --50.107.xxx.xx

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Obviously, I bristled at the questioning just based on being women. Lots of pretty handy women on this forum. --70.92.xxx.xxx

I would go ahead & meet them on site, discuss the scope of work you want & listen to their suggestions on what else might be required. Once you have their written proposal you should be better able to evaluate them. As long as they are licensed for any of the electrical & plumbing as well as fully insured liability & WC and their pricing is fair give them a shot. --96.237.xx.xx

The pitfalls to hiring women to do handy work is that they will get the job done most likely better than some random dude. 'girls' in the trades have to work harder just to show they can do the job. I worked with women learning the trades in a program called non traditional employment for women (new). You might find a similar program in your area that you can partner with or hire from. --66.87.xxx.xxx

An hour later the handygirl knocked on the door: "Hi, I finished. Oh, by the way, you pronounce it PORCHE." --99.59.x.xxx

Only had experience with one lady that does 'handy work' and she and her crew did and do great work. --192.129.xxx.xxx

Aren't you just getting quotes at this point? Keep the appointment you might be pleasantly surprised. A bid is not a contract and you don't have to decide on the spot. --50.82.xxx.xx

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Oh Robin, you are good. Very good. --70.92.xxx.xxx

On the topic of "handywomen": One of the best workers I've ever hired was a woman. The only problem I had with her is she was so busy it was hard to get her because she was always booking 2 weeks out. She had a FT job doing interior remodeling for area restaurants as well, and she worked constantly. --173.20.xxx.xxx

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Of course, how one treats hired help and tenants is often similar. If not fairly, respectfully, then getting good help, keeping good tenants will remain chronic problem. --70.92.xxx.xxx

Two different situations. And you know darn good and well that a woman can clean a house and do little minor electrical and plumbing repairs. If those electrical repairs are not really minor, you should be hiring an electrician. --98.146.xxx.xxx

Fred, that cracked me up! --70.92.xxx.xxx

I agree with Busy and Robin --99.92.xxx.xxx

BRAD --73.102.xxx.xxx

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Busy,hey girl,how’s she cutting,coming from Northern Ireland and being in construction since age 14 ,in Scotland Canada and here in America worked side by side with all sizes and shapes of different women ,no problem. My little granddaughter just installed a key- pad lock set then went to her regular job as a nurse, with a key- pad number, even I can remember. Paul as far as the work , nothing to worry about as far as getting the money from five years ago, Forget About It!...........Charlie. ................... --32.214.xxx.xx

You taught her well, Charlie, my friend. --70.92.xxx.xxx

Fred,I hope that wasn’t Brads new Red “ porch “ Ah well things could be worse???................Charlie............ ........... --32.214.xxx.xx

Busy, it’s amazing what they pick up by just watching..........Charlie.......... --32.214.xxx.xx

Busy ,in Scotland, I was appointed “ cook” don’t know where that came from?four of us from the same area in a camp of 2000 workers from all over Europe........... Charlie..... must have been from just watching Mamma never heard of Martha Stewart , ,, Before her time............ --32.214.xxx.xx

Well, I can make a really good cowboy pie. My own receipt even. Not sheperd’s pie, not fond of lamb. --70.92.xxx.xxx

Regular ground beef is alright too , we used to rear lambs , didn’t like to kill them for Shepard’s pie especially if they had names,, .......... --32.214.xxx.xx

Paul, don’t know if you’re far from Weymouth where my daughter lives .the floor was where she hung things up on. NOW different story “ neat freak”.........Charlie.... --32.214.xxx.xx

Going out for Pizza to night with another Grandson at a different place,don’t trust ourselves to try it at home , not like Irish Soda Bread,,, ....Charlie............or Shepard’s pie...... --32.214.xxx.xx

Busy, you been sneaking a peek at the Tennessee Cookbook again? ..................... Charlie........ --32.214.xxx.xx

Gotta talk to Walmart about those kitchen things ! Cjo --32.214.xxx.xx

Call them and say “Something came up - I need to cancel our appointment”. Give as much notice as possible. Done. --66.87.xxx.xxx

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