I love my friends!

[bloodsong1]

SNB called during break.

His reasoning is this: Labor rates for service techs; electricians, plumbers, mechanics, etc, are "bullshit" because they have a captive market, they know it, and they bilk everyone.

I explained to him the company I'm using has never screwed me over, has always been honest, and enjoys a good reputation. Mama A uses them exclusively. He said he's glad to hear this, but that doesn't change his reasoning. For him it's an ethical issue. I pointed out that ethics and economics go hand in hand. He agreed that they CAN, but so many techs are in it for the quick buck, so every tech is suspect, every labor rate is bullshit and he hates that this is the world we live in.

He has apologized and said he would try to keep his temper under control. He's not going to change his mind, his attitude or his reasoning.

*sigh*

I don't think this is a break up issue, but I'm already tired of it. What should I do?

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[bloodsong1.livejournal.com]

I don't know how he would respond to hard math, especially when the ex boss was constantly yelling at me for not quoting used parts at new rates or marking up 100% instead of 200+, because he WAS out to squeeze every dollar he could, especially after he put his son in an out of state college.

[sammisnake.livejournal.com]

Interesting conversations. These are the things we learn about each other, and try to figure out whether they are issues we choose to cope with, or deal-breakers. The Beloved and I have so many different issues and have driven each other nuts with them for years.mI hope you figure out how you two are going to deal with this! AND that your furnace gets fixed!