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Say you are on Angie's list trying to find a plummer in your area. You found a couple of possibilities, but they both have mixed reviews. You do a little more research and find out more about them.
Possible plummer #1: Seems like a real down to earth guy. The kind of guy you would like to go grab a beer with. He's nice and polite, but he can't seem to get his employees very organized to work together. He is really good at telling you how he is the perfect man for the job, but his success rate for fixing the plumbing problems are around 40%. You ask him about his approval rate and he says that was because the previous plummer messed things up too badly for him to fix things. He says, very sincerely, that he just needs more time, but can't tell you how much time he needs.
Possible plummer #2: He seems kind of up tight. Kind of rigid and awkward. He tries to joke with you, but it's kind of awkard and you have to force a smile. Can't go have a beer with him because he doesn't drink. But, his business is booming. He keeps having to hire more people to keep up with the work. He effectively gets his employees to work together to get the job done quickly. He is so sure in work that he himself doesn't even take a paycheck as leader.
Say you are on Angie's list trying to find a plummer in your area. You found a couple of possibilities, but they both have mixed reviews. You do a little more research and find out more about them.
Possible plummer #1: Seems like a real down to earth guy. The kind of guy you would like to go grab a beer with. He's nice and polite, but he can't seem to get his employees very organized to work together. He is really good at telling you how he is the perfect man for the job, but his success rate for fixing the plumbing problems are around 40%. You ask him about his approval rate and he says that was because the previous plummer messed things up too badly for him to fix things. He says, very sincerely, that he just needs more time, but can't tell you how much time he needs.
Possible plummer #2: He seems kind of up tight. Kind of rigid and awkward. He tries to joke with you, but it's kind of awkard and you have to force a smile. Can't go have a beer with him because he doesn't drink. But, his business is booming. He keeps having to hire more people to keep up with the work. He effectively gets his employees to work together to get the job done quickly. He is so sure in work that he himself doesn't even take a paycheck as leader.
Which would you choose?
Mitt Romney as a plumber, I have to say, the notion amuses me...
Say you are on Angie's list trying to find a plummer in your area. You found a couple of possibilities, but they both have mixed reviews. You do a little more research and find out more about them.
Possible plummer #1: Seems like a real down to earth guy. The kind of guy you would like to go grab a beer with. He's nice and polite, but he can't seem to get his employees very organized to work together. He is really good at telling you how he is the perfect man for the job, but his success rate for fixing the plumbing problems are around 40%. You ask him about his approval rate and he says that was because the previous plummer messed things up too badly for him to fix things. He says, very sincerely, that he just needs more time, but can't tell you how much time he needs.
Possible plummer #2: He seems kind of up tight. Kind of rigid and awkward. He tries to joke with you, but it's kind of awkard and you have to force a smile. Can't go have a beer with him because he doesn't drink. But, his business is booming. He keeps having to hire more people to keep up with the work. He effectively gets his employees to work together to get the job done quickly. He is so sure in work that he himself doesn't even take a paycheck as leader.
Which would you choose?
I think the last place I would look for a plumber is on angies list. I mean they would never create a fake account and give themselves good reviews would they? LOL
I don't trust Angie's list. Too easy to write your own reviews. I'd call the Better Business in your town and see if any claims of shoddy work has been filed against them. I'd also make sure they are fully bonded, insured and licensed in the area where they work. And last I'd use my instincts when I get an estimate from the two companies.
edit to ad: I see now this wasn't a serious question and the OP is comparing plumbers to Mitt and Obama. In that case, I'd wouldn't pick Romney because he's wishy-washy and that plugs up sewer lines with his bull crap.
Say you are on Angie's list trying to find a plummer in your area. You found a couple of possibilities, but they both have mixed reviews. You do a little more research and find out more about them.
Possible plummer #1: Seems like a real down to earth guy. The kind of guy you would like to go grab a beer with. He's nice and polite, but he can't seem to get his employees very organized to work together. He is really good at telling you how he is the perfect man for the job, but his success rate for fixing the plumbing problems are around 40%. You ask him about his approval rate and he says that was because the previous plummer messed things up too badly for him to fix things. He says, very sincerely, that he just needs more time, but can't tell you how much time he needs.
Possible plummer #2: He seems kind of up tight. Kind of rigid and awkward. He tries to joke with you, but it's kind of awkard and you have to force a smile. Can't go have a beer with him because he doesn't drink. But, his business is booming. He keeps having to hire more people to keep up with the work. He effectively gets his employees to work together to get the job done quickly. He is so sure in work that he himself doesn't even take a paycheck as leader.
Which would you choose?
Plumber #2. I don't need to have a relationship with my plumber, they simply need to come and fix stuff well when I call.
I can leave him a 6 pack to share with his crew after the job is over.
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Lol. Oh well!
