About 12 years ago, we built a new house in the country. Neighbours are close but not too close. And we get alot of snow in the winter. (See where this is going yet?) I had a jeep with a plow on it and enjoyed being neighbourly and would plow the neighbours whenever it snowed as a gesture of good will. Then I bought a tractor with blower and continued to be neighbourly. I never got a penny from one neighbour while the the other neighbour brought a couple micro jars of jam over with a small gift card for home depot.
Couple of years ago, the tractor started developing issues and was expensive to fix. Its still temperamental and I told the neighbours that I couldnt do their driveways for them anymore.
Well…every time it snows, my phone rings and they don’t take no for an answer. I feel guilty and end up doing it for them.
How do i say no? So that they understand?
(I wasn’t awake yet this morning and my phone was already ringing.)
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Say ' unfortunately you may need to call someone for your driveway, I just cannot do it. The plow is having issues. I appreciate your understanding. ' do you have their email? Or cell number? Maybe you can text it ..I hate having to say it in person or on the phone but that's me.
@Coralmist I did exactly this two years ago. Just short of giving them the numbers of nearby contractors. Maybe I should do that….research the numbers and have that info ready for them. Thanks
