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A thank you from a customer in Fort Wayne that I still think about
It was a big cedar fence job last fall, about 300 feet total. The guy was nice but quiet, just watched me work from his porch most days. On the last day, after I cleaned up, he came out with a cold drink and just stood there for a minute looking at the line. He said, 'My dad built fences. You set those posts like he did, deep and straight. It's a good fence.' Didn't say anything else, just handed me the drink and went inside. That stuck with me more than any big tip. It was like getting a nod from the trade itself, you know? Anyone else have a small moment like that from a job that just felt right?
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karenb979d agoMost Upvoted
Honestly, that sounds nice but it doesn't pay the bills. A cold drink is a nice gesture, but it doesn't cover my truck payment or my kid's shoes. I get what davidkim is saying about quiet respect, but respect is free. That guy got a whole fence and gave back a soda. The real "nod from the trade" would have been a fat bonus for doing it right, not just a few kind words. A compliment feels good for five minutes, then you're back to the grind with the same empty wallet.
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davidkim9d ago
Ever get a compliment that makes the whole grind worth it? That kind of quiet respect means more than money.
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