Probably so, but that still doesn’t justify it in my view. There are better ways to handle this. For example, they could inform the customer that the issue needs to be addressed before they proceed, offer to mask the control panel themselves for an extra charge, or simply ask if the customer really wants them to paint over it - which they almost certainly don’t.
Doing subpar work under a “not my job” mentality isn’t just unprofessional - it displays poor character.
Doing subpar work under a “not my job” mentality isn’t just unprofessional - it displays poor character.
It’s easy to say it’s poor character but we just don’t know what has transpired in the lead up to this thing being painted.
Some people are absolute assholes to work for. There may have already been significant problems in performing this contract and the person doing the work is being exploited through a bad contract or what have you.
Probably so, but that still doesn’t justify it in my view. There are better ways to handle this. For example, they could inform the customer that the issue needs to be addressed before they proceed, offer to mask the control panel themselves for an extra charge, or simply ask if the customer really wants them to paint over it - which they almost certainly don’t.
Doing subpar work under a “not my job” mentality isn’t just unprofessional - it displays poor character.
It’s easy to say it’s poor character but we just don’t know what has transpired in the lead up to this thing being painted.
Some people are absolute assholes to work for. There may have already been significant problems in performing this contract and the person doing the work is being exploited through a bad contract or what have you.