Start 'em Young

It's March Madness and David is sooooooo excited!

Can you guess his favorite team?

(okay mommy's too)

Perturbed

I understand that everyone has to make a living. We all have different talents and therefore we are lead to different occupations. What I have a hard time with is when people make money off of my MISFORTUNE. Again, I know everyone has to make money somehow. Let me explain.....

Our heater broke last week. (bummer #1). Both motors died and our home warranty refused to cover it because they claimed the contract was void due to lack of maintenance. (bummer #2) Who has their furnace cleaned every year? I am taking a poll so please let me know. This is the first winter in our home and everything was running smoothly...I had no reason to have it checked out before this. You can tell at this point I was very bothered.

What makes things more frustrating is that no one will give an estimate because everyone wants to come and see the unit for themselves and charge you a 'diagnostics fee' (bummer #3). I am really left with no choice but to go with my gut feeling and determine who will give us the best deal. Now, to the point of my post. When it comes to repair and service people I just have to trust that they are trying to make an honest living and will treat me fairly. Is that possible? Is it too much to ask? I still am skeptical and always feel like I am being scammed. So, I think my best bet is to hone my bargaining skills and see how low they will go! Wish me luck.