Showerthought: That job in Bakersfield where the homeowner wanted a 'mirror finish' on a 40 foot driveway.

They insisted on using a cheap mix from a local yard, which set up way too fast in the 95 degree heat. I had to bring in two extra guys just to keep up with the bull float, and we still ended up with a few hairline cracks. Anyone ever talk a client out of a bad mix choice, or do you just take the money and do the best you can?

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lily897d ago

Wouldn't you just refuse the job if you knew the mix was wrong from the start?

lily_ramirez46d ago

Yeah I read something about how refusing can hurt your reputation in some fields. They said it's better to be known as a problem solver, not the person who says no. So sometimes you just have to figure it out.