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Vent: Got asked to reuse old glass seals on a high rise job
Honestly, a building manager wanted me to cut costs by putting old, worn seals back in during a window replacement. Ngl, it was tempting because the job was big and money was tight. I had to tell him no, explaining that failed seals could lead to leaks or even glass falling. It cost me the contract, but I sleep better knowing I didn't risk people's safety. Tbh, that kind of pressure makes you think hard about your morals in this trade.
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emma537mo ago
I mean, "sleep better" is no joke. My brain would turn those old seals into a full-blown horror movie plot.
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tyler5027mo ago
Doubt those seals were gonna cause leaks or falls right away. Seen old parts work fine for years if they're not cracked or worn out. @emma53's horror movie plot seems like overkill, but yeah, better safe than sorry.
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angelab767mo ago
Last week, I almost convinced myself my water heater was plotting against me. Knight.dakota is spot on about lost sleep, but my brain writes sequels to Emma's horror movies.
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knight.dakota7mo ago
Seriously, I get that anxiety completely. It's amazing how a small concern can grow into a full blown nightmare in your head. Taking care of it now saves a lot of lost sleep later.
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