Perspective

The situation: The windows in the dining room periodically leak/pour water through the frame.

Perspectives:

Mine: The house was thrown together so fast that much was overlooked. Poor workmanship and/or very short time-lines. Workers have now been here three times for the same problem, and have so far found two different causes! They are now working on a third. Slight annoyance that they seem to be avoiding a real search for the core problem. This is my home, not a work site they can visit here and there when they want. (or rather are told to) I honestly wondered this time if we should move! My father-in-law is friends with the builder. This adds a complicated dimension in several directions.

The workers: Resentment that when we have a house problem, they are told to drop everything and run over here to fix it. (Not stated, but evident in their faces and general demeanor) They always ask me to leave the door open for them (unlocked). They obviously prefer to come and go as they please, without the formality of ringing the door bell and explaining their purposes to me. It's a job site to them, not a home.

Erin: Great fun when water pours into the dining room. Pots to play with, cloths, plastic containers. Splash!