met a windy the other day working opposite me, tried to be friendly to him, but he was in his mid 50's and apparently 20 yrs experience, and didnt like the fact that i was young, nice van, more clued up, etc, was quite rude, but thought maybe he would come around once he got to know me, left thinking he was a plonker, but thought nothing of it.
he went on at a later date to knock at my customers, and complain about me and other newbies (im 3 yrs old btw) putting him and the other oldies out of business! and whatever i was charging, he would do it for less. she told him to sling his hook, and wasnt impressed with his underhand ways. he called back again, hoping to speak to the husband, but was told again to get lost.
im thankful for their loyalty, as a lot of my customers have gone to undercutters.
but what do i do now? shall i knock at his customers, and do the same to him? i will most probably have to take a paycut as he obviously isnt charging enough, but i think even if i do it for free, the pleasure will be enough!
hes not on the internet, so i cant confront him, and ive only seen him about a couple of times! what would you do?