I don't know what to do now. As predicted (Friday) is another disaster.
I got billed for today's supposed cleaning from Fantastic Services, only for it to be cancelled again.
Emop sent me a 15% discount that expires today maybe. Which horrible company do I pick?
I'm waiting for them to get back to me, as I missed the call. Maybe I'll get a discount from them too?
I guess if I am dissatisfied with the update, I will revert back to Emop.
I just wanted it done so I could relax this weekend until next week's appointments.
Now I'm in limbo, waiting, waiting, waiting. Why couldn't it be straightforward?
There's nothing I can do but stress and continue to be scammed for more money and no work.
Let's rationalise this out. If I pick Emop, there's no guarantee it will be done, but usually they can have cleaners at short notice.
Plus it's cheaper and they show up!!
If I choose Fantastic Services, they keep cancelling but promise to stay until it''s complete, if they ever show up..
They are way more expensive and I suspect want to find an excuse to charge me more.
Oh and the volunteering chats, two are dubious. I pay attention to inconsistencies and these are huge.
I'm not a fan of that, maybe it's a misunderstanding on my part, or they were nervous but it's put me off those two.
If I'm spending all this time listening, offering you my patience and sympathy and you keep changing your story, what is the point??
So it's 2pmish now, 3 hours to get back to me, to say, they'll be in touch?? Not so fantastic a service.
I just figured, Hey if I'm going to be taken for a ride again, might as well be the lower cost version.
I don't know if the 15% went through or not. Oh by the way, as of nearly 7pm, no news from Fantastic, pfft..
I booked with Emop for tomorrow and figured, if they have anyone fine, if not will try Sunday and/or Monday.
Then got a call to say, can't do it in the morning, 1.30pm is free though, ugh, always the afternoonys.
But I accepted it. They've preliminary charged £78 but only for 2.5 hours, not the usual 3/4.
I wonder if that will be enough? Doubtful, as they take an hour per room.....
Or even sometimes 4!!! Then I think for possibly every hour over, it's just under £7..
I'm glad it's a female and a different one, maybe she will take pride in her work and just get on with it and not go slowly.
Or for once, not try to pull me aside for extra cash...
I'm guessing either it won't be done yet again. She'll do one room and then quit...... And leave..
Or she will say sorry changed my mind, this job isn't for me..
Or...... No I don't believe a miracle will finally happen and I'll be happy with the outcome..,
What else will be broken or go missing??
As always I will update you and I have to stop talking to P about this, I'm sure he's fed up by now.
Maybe you are also but it's consuming my thoughts, so until it's sorted, I can't move on..
I thought of a compromise, if she can manage the bathroom and hallway, I'll say what about just doing half the bedroom ha.
Sounds really weird but I just want the 3 rooms mopped. I don't want to pay anymore damn bills.
If this is the only way, then I'll compromise. Just under 2 hours to go... Hmm..
It is so weird I have to sacrifice my needs... That was unusual the cleaner texted to introduce herself and confirm the arrival.
That's classy so I just repeated the instructions on how to get here and said call/text if you need me.
45 minutes to go. I gotta trim my hair and nails soon, they are both too long..
Well the cleaner is running late, maybe 2pm-4.30pm instead. At least she texted me though.
And no haven't eaten, no hunger pangs at all.
1.50pm - 4.20pm. Well I think it amounted to about 3 hours but because she was late, it wasn't really charged overtime, I don't think.
I went ahead and booked a cleaner for tomorrow as the hallway is done and the bathroom is done and my bank balance is done.
The only thing not done, is the bedroom floor. Once more wasting money, but to be honest, she was a lot nicer than the previous ones.
I'll hopefully get a full club and cleaning refund from the idiot service Fantastic and I bet they would have quoted a couple hundred to do it.
Altogether for 5 rooms, the total will probably be £280. The first clean was £115. (2 rooms), 5 hours.
The second was £78 (2 rooms), 3 hours and the third will probably be the same £78 for 1hr30 maybe for 1 room.
So because it's not done yet, I'll have crisps for dinner. I could get takeout but that's more money lost and I'm not even peckish.
I woke up early and even by 8amish Pret was sold out of the chicken baguette so I didn't bother with it.
They finally emptied the bins so I de-cluttered a bit and took the trash out, still more to go though.
After today is done and next weeks appointments are finished, I'm hoping my eating will return to normal.
The worry will be alleviated as the significant responsibilities will have been finally dealt with,
I still feel a bit numb, maybe it's hormones. It's been so difficult to get every seemingly straightforward task done.
It does feel nice that my place looks emptier and more simplistic with most of the junk gone.
Well, well, well. You can probably guess what happened??!!
The cleaner called to say she was running late and could it be after 5pm but as my room light is broken, there may not be enough natural light.
I wonder if craziness happens to anyone else?
She said she'd cancel the booking but then called back and said she couldn't, could she do it tomorrow instead.
I was literally rebooking for tomorrow and requested as early as possible.
She said 12pm would suit, which is good. This really holds me back but she's new and seems dedicated to staying until it's cleared up.
She can help me de-clutter and then mop and then maybe I'll feel like I deserve food, who knows?
I won't be eating today though, I have water. There hasn't really been cramps.
A lil bit of nausea. At least I can post this tomorrow to stop it turning into a book..........
I was watching foodie videos hoping that would inspire me to munch but I feel too twisted in turmoil.
If I do not make the surveyor appointment really soon, I'm going to be in big trouble, that's what is scaring me.
That's why I can't eat and do the usual food shop, well that and something else..
I shall probably post this way, way, way after 12pm and then you'll know, if she turned up, if it was spotless, if I'm finally done with cleaners...
Or if I'm rescheduling yet again for Wednesday as Tuesday, I'm busy.
(Ps unlike yesterday 5pmish came around and it's all bright and sunny. Ugh, could have risked the appointment).
I might as well add to this post as it is all relevant. I heard back from UnFantasic and they provided me a new quote..
I knew all those last minute cancellations were just a money grab.
They wanted to gouge me for more money just to declutter and clean.
The new price made me laugh, as it was 3x times the amount of the original.
I was not surprised at all. They wanted to stretch it out over 2 days, to make it more expensive.
If you cancel at the last minute, you can't call yourselves professionals.
Sorry before I can move on, I have to say this. UnFantastic called and was really surprised I wanted a refund.
She balked at my tone, that I wasn't happy and then said, Well you cancelled so I don't know about a refund.
I said No, You cancelled last minute, twice! I expect a full refund for your unprofessional service.
She said, maybe we can tailor it to your budget ha!! Then she was deflated and said Um, I'll consult with my team.
Pfffft!!!
Nothing more I can do about that. The cleaner from yesterday arrived.....
I was gobsmacked. She was nice and insisted on helping me declutter.
I have to say, the amount of junk accumulated was embarrassing.
It took all day to be honest but she stayed and did it and wasn't clock watching or complaining or judging.
She just got on with it. As I ran out of bin bags and had a voucher, I did a mini zoom and bought her the lunch deal, wrap, drink and chocolate.
It was the least I could do, it's not much. Oh and she spotted some booties she liked, so I gave them to her.
I don't really think I wore them, too big a heel and she really helped to put my mind at ease.
I can't explain why I got so rattled with the door opening and closing and any sudden bangs.
Anyway I hope the binmen actually come early this week, the neighbours will hate that I filled up the bins with trash.
Actually, she insisted that she was happy to take them out. I honestly insisted but she was stern and I was relieved as they were heavy.
And just like that my hands are stinging with pain. Unfortunately the Surveyor was closed by the time she was done.
I will contact them tomorrow to book it for this week. Oh and happy to report..
I ate some nuts and an egg sandwich, also water. I grabbed the starburst and crisps but I'm full.
The half sandwich stopped the cravings but because I opened, I finished it off.
Ok you'll be relieved to know, that is it. See you tomorrow.....
