Should I get Invovled?

Question

My husband of one year recently decided to contract out a 15 year old friend for a small job. The friend harped on the fact that he was giving my husband a good deal because he had known me for a long time and its the "family discount". Well, the deal went sour and now my husband either wants the contract to be fulfilled or to be reimbursed for the payments because the job has not been finished. After making a few phone calls, and not getting the response that he wanted, he sheepishly decides to walk away from the deal, losing the money invested: to not have a confrontation that may become ugly. He then states that after he has tried again, that he wants me to talk to him and try to get deposits back. He says that my friend is taking $$ out of our mouths and household. What should I do? Do I get invovled or do I let the Guys handle it?

This is a friend of 15 yrs. Not a 15yr. old!!

Answer 1

Your husband hired him it's your husbands job to handle this situation. You should support your husband though. True it is taking money out of your mouth but he should have thought of that before hiring "a friend" to do a job. It's difficult to do the right thing when friends and/or family are involved. Unfortunately, that friendship was over when he [the friend] stiffed the both of you.

Both were wrong.
First, your husband did the hiring and when things got sour he's nagging you to fix a problem that you did not create.
Second, your friend is wrong for giving you a 'family discount' then bitching about it the whole time and then he bails before the job is finished.
It doesn't sound like we [the reader] are getting the whole picture. What did your husband do that caused your friend to not follow through with the job?
Did your friend spell out what was & was not included in that 'family discount'?
Third, your husband should have paid him a partial payment until the job was completed. If this is it the partial payment that your husband is complaining about, then he should consider it a lesson learned and move on. At any rate HE needs to handle it or shut up about it.

Anyway, put your foot down and tell your hubby that he hired the friend and he needs to do the dirty work himself. Good luck.

Answer 2

I suggest you get involved and contact your friend. It's not just money out of your mouth that's involved, it's the fact that this 15 year old has not fullfilled what he promised and he needs to know now that when you "contract" no matter what it's for, it's something he needs to complete. If you let him get away with this, he may think he can do this with others. Just pretend for a moment that he is not a friend, you would contact someone else if the work didn't get done. GET INVOLVED

Answer 3

By blowing the situation off, your teaching the kid that he doesn't have to honor what he is contracted to do. He is not only ripping your husband off but also you. You could have a motherly talk with him and teach him about integrity, you will be doing him a favor by letting him know that is not a good way to conduct buisness. In the long run you may save him from getting his but kicked or worse.

Answer 4

You need to get involved. You know woman are best at getting things done, lol. But seriously you need to talk to this friend or his wife if he has one. It isn't right what he done. He doesn't seem like much of a good friend to me. If there was a contract signed see what you can get done by going through the courts.

Answer 5

You can talk to him all you want. Legally theres nothing you guys can do because people under the age of 18 cannot legally be bound to contracts. You need to be more careful of who you do business with, and I always say never mix business with family and friends. And if you loan money make sure its money you intend to give them and never see again.

Answer 6

It is first-rate to be form to folks, however except your vehicle is a beater you ought to have it constant, and it's their fault. Don't fear approximately Grannys coverage going up, such a lot states have legislation that may not allow them to elevate the top class after just one twist of fate. They ought to be taught to be extra cautious while riding. At least you did not get harm.

Answer 7

his money is ur money, hell yeah i'd get involved if the husband is going to get the issue resolved by getting the money back or getting the job done by the friend..

how about u contact him one more time and if he doesn't repond, take that a$$ to court.. and let ur husband know that's exactly what he should do...

Answer 8

I would say yes. Your loyalty is to your husband not your friend who did not fulfill his obligation. If your husband asked for your help, you should back him up. That is just wrong that your friend would take advantage of your family.

Answer 9

WELL IT DEPENDS HOW GOOD OF A REALTIONSHIP U AND THAT GUY HAVE
BUT THATS WHY THEY SAY DONT MAKE DEALS WITH PEOPLE U KNOW
PEOPLE ALWAYS WANT TO LEARN THE HARD WAY

Answer 10

Yes, you should get involved, that is your money too.