Idiots

Last week I got a text from the housing association saying someone would be coming round to do some plastering, which I assumed was to deal with the damp in the living room walls. I wasn’t looking forward to the disruption, but figured it had to be done, so I agreed. I remember someone coming over to talk about the damp problem, explaining what they planned to do, and we both agreed there was no point plastering until the issue was fixed. On the day the plasterer arrived, I told them they needed to sort the problem first. 

They eventually agreed and left, but came back a few minutes later claiming someone would be coming to fix some slates and put something on the roof, and that the boss would call me. I let them go ahead as they sounded plausible enough, but later it hit me they were probably just messing me around. I haven’t heard from the boss or seen anyone working on the roof, which is frustrating and makes me feel conned by these cowboy builders. 

Now the job is done, and one of them keeps asking if I’ve heard from the boss, knowing full well there won’t be a call, and it’s just taking the piss.One way I plan to get my own back is by telling the girl who came here to survey the place that one of the idiots has been scathing about her. 

The boss might call, but I doubt it. I’m not sure why it was so important for them to do the job if they were just going to act like idiots about it—very strange. I’m certain they’re not on piecework and get a regular wage; I guess they’re just clowns. It’s not the first time the housing association has messed around—they’ve lied about doing work before. This whole Adra setup is a nightmare, a bunch of complete idiots.