I was FIRED for not MOWING after a FLOOD!
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- Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024
- It's been a pretty brutal few weeks on the east coast of Australia. Torrential rain and flooding have been devastating to many regions and communities, including my own.
This has produced some challenges when running a lawn business, including losing a client or two. However, it's important to put a smile on ya dial and take the good with the bad, and the bad with the good! Make sure you watch for a few more details :)
So back to the video... This is PART 2, continuing from the last job I uploaded. The grass put up a fight for this cleanup, and the disabled client was over the moon.
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All I can say is that lady that fired you, just fired the best lawn maintenance guy, the lawn guy with the biggest heart, and the lawn guy that will help those in need. Her loss. We all love you and really love your videos. Keep crackin.
You are the best and does the best work I every seen your my favor
My lawn guy is a gem. I treat him like gold. Message him not to come if the weather is bad. Make sure the lawn is clear of stuff before he arrives. I know the value of hard work and he works hard. You Sean, work harder. There will be more paying work with all this growth. And more people overwhelmed and in need of a hand. You have our admiratation and thanks. Good deeds and kindness are greater gifts than people know.
Same here! My lawn guy is my hero. He always makes it pretty and I physically can't do it myself in this heat even if i wanted to. He's amazing and I appreciate him so much!
@Wendy Morrison Beautiful comment... and so true! 🌻
Your a legend ❤️❤️
Let your client that fired you mow their own lawn and then maybe they'll have a better appreciation for what you do and how hard you work. Beautiful job done.
I have just seen this video, part 2, and I must say, your hard work is truly appreciated, by your clients and your viewers. Thank you for sharing. God bless you for all that you do for others.
After watching hours of your videos it’s odd to see you on a riding mower. But I bet your back and knees are profusely thanking you! 🤣 And as far as losing a client, bet she’ll be back once she sees a difference in work ethic! Good job once again!
Well, the former customer will get everything they ask for...a rushed job in poor conditions, and they will miss you after the first time. Your work is impeccable, and you're such a wonderful man! Keep on keeping on! 👍🙂
I love your reply! Sean needs to know that all of his true followers realize he could not in all decency mow their lawn!!!!
Well i dont even have to see it. Of course that is ridiculous. They can fire away. You cant work with unreasonable people. Sorry this happen. They are firing the best lawn person and their loss, oh well. Cant wait to see this video. 😘
That customer did you a big favour; as I grew up selling lawn and garden equipment, I know that you NEVER, EVER mow wet grass, EVER!
People in upstate New York have mowed their yards too low and they are brown because of the lack of rain.
You always do a great job!
You ARE a kind soul and I enjoy watching your videos!
You go above and beyond when working on these lawns and this is why you will be a valued person in the community. I've enjoyed your channel and your videos because of your attention to detail and how you help ones in need. The fact that you mention your family (wife & kids) in any of your videos shows you value them as well and that makes for a good family. Well done friend!
For a guy who runs solo on his business.. In my books Sean.. you’ve got to be one of the best on RUclips.. not many I see on here produce great looking lawns like you my friend
We’ll done on another stellar job.. 💯👍🏼
Hey Sean, well you can't please some people. That's her Loss! Great work on the lawn as usual 👏
Thanks Monique 👍
“NOBODY” can do a yard job as good as you Sean. You’re the best in the business!!! I love your videos. Like I said “nobody “. Love your attention to detail. ❤️💚💜
Palatial result Blade. Brilliant.
What a huge job for you, but no worries, methodically you carved your way through that couch like an artist.
Love the big reveals of the water meter and the path-looks better than Buckingham Palace now, just what your client deserves.
Stay well, take care of your back.
Sean, there are unreasonable people everywhere. She will regret it. Enjoyed watching, great job 👏
All I can say is that she lost the best lawn man in the business!! I am sure that there will be regrets on her part! Thanks for all that you do! Love your podcasts.
I find this person to be very inconsiderate but in the long run it's her loss I think you do a fantastic job in any ours you do
I hope the lady who fired you gets a real crappy lawn guy. Good job as always . 👍
I'll say it again, you do such a fantastic job, I wish more lawn companies would watch your videos to see how it's done correctly. Have a good day 😘😌
@carolmurphy9931 You wish more lawn companies would watch his videos to see how it’s done? It’s mostly just individual gardeners who work on their own or have one or two people working for them. And they all do an excellent job. People may hire people who work for a landscaping company but that’s multiple people who can transform a whole yard to look different. I wish you would watch more lawn care videos on the excellent work others do, you’ll be amazed! Lol
The advice and reasoning you give us viewers does not fall on deaf ears. We should not assume or judge based on what we hear or see because we don't know the whole story or situation and have not walked in the client s shoes. Thank you for reminding me of that. Keri
Can't mow if you're sinking into the mud! Hopefully the former client will figure it out on their own and mow whenever they feel like it.
Hopefully their new lawn person butchers their yard because of the rain, and they see how unrealistic their request was. 🫠
I have to say that your grass stomping interlude was a delight. The music was perfect. Really great restoration of the path to the gate. Excellent video. Thanks muchly!
Thank you very much!
Muchly or mulchy? lol
@@sroberts605 Hahahaha!!! Good one.,
Really great job. Loved how you filled in the muddy driveway with grass. It looks so much better. Losing that previous client is their loss. Keep up the good work 🌻🙏👍
Glad to see you getting comfortable with the Scag rider! Saves your health during the hot humid days!! Thanks for posting the video. I guarantee there are more that want you to work on their lawns than not!! Keep up the good work!
Sad you were fired, but truly their loss! You did at great job here, more work will come 😊
A beautiful job!! I'm in Texas and it's been hovering around 104-110° now for weeks and weeks with no rain. I think I've seen 2 days of rain since Apr 1. Grass just went dormant and I don' believe in using up water for grass during a drought, however I felt bad for my yard guy because there's no grass to cut, it's just dormant and has been for weeks now. I pay him now to blow leaves because all my trees are stressed out and dropping leaves like crazy. If it's overly hot, I pay him and tell him to go home and cool off. I can't have anybody working in that heat. It's simply not right to do that. I'm so grateful that I have a nice yard guy and this is his livelihood and now people are canceling out on him because there's no grass to cut. That makes me feel terrible and so I pay him, grass or no grass.
We took all the rain up here in Ontario, sorry bout that. It rained today. :)
God love you 😍❤
What a nice person you are. 💜💜💜
GOD BLESS you Lisa B. ITS better to give than to recieve. Your kindness will show up a harvest when you least expect it. Good yard men you can trust is hard to come by. I'm in Texas and the birds arent flying it's so hot. Sean is a dat gum good yard man. It's that "Karen's loss. 😜
@@vickeyedwards8830 You know, when I really get depressed over this heat, I think of the homeless and that cures me of my little pity party.
I love your tools and your mower great job. Enjoy your videos.
You'll always get thumbs up from me
Awesome, thank you!
Firing such a wise Jedi knight good, it is not, says wise Yoda! Sadly she will come to grief when some fool agrees and tears up her turf, she will! You have plenty of people who want your excellent services! I am so impressed you rake up that nasty grass and don’t leave it to “mulch”.Hard work but beautiful results!
I can understand what that gentlemen is going through. My dad fell off a trackhoe and one of his feet was caught and it broke it knee and ripped all the muscles. He had to have knee replacement surgery and it still kills him 30 years later. He ended up having to have replacement surgery on the other knee because it got destroyed from making up the difference from his other leg. He now goes between wearing 2 knee braces with walking canes and a wheel chair.
They park their vehicles on their lawn!!😳😫 You did a bloody good job!🌹 thank you
Hi Sean, good to see you back helping those who appreciate your excellent work.
Oh my , we lost are neighbor that was kicked by a cow in the chest, bless you for helping.
Glad to see your video today, always fun to watch. Sorry for the flooding, here in US west, severe drought. Been running 104 to 107 F. Sucks.
Take care of yourself, glad to see you on riding mowers. Our elders were right, if you don't have your health, you have nothing.
The owner will have a hard time finding another lawncare company to mow the mud. 😒🙄
Hi Sean, You are a Very Respectful Man & do a Great Job on these lawns! So you lost a Client, but it is their loss, Not yours!!
If it was Flooded then Yes not a good lawn to cut, I agree! You made me laugh 🤣again over your Socks, not being the same color!
So sorry your dealing with floods, even where you live! Take care & say safe, Love from Central Illinois USA🥰 ❤
You are a man of good character. If you mowed my lawn, I would leave it to your expertise as to when my lawn needs to be mowed. Don’t give the “dismissal” a second thought.
Glad you were able to finish this client's lawn. Your rainy season has been awful...and my area in the U.S., parts of England and parts of Europe are in severe drought. Mother Nature is not being kind right now. Thank you for another interesting video.
Unfortunately, due to the La Nina effect, when it rains here, there's drought in parts of the northern hemisphere. It gets worse... We will soon be entering our 3rd consecutive year of La Nina, so the droughts and floods will continue for another year :(
I agree with you , Mother Nature is not in a good mood everywhere she goes
UK westcountry we are suffering,lost loads of my flowering plants,passion flowers dropping unopened buds so sad as the area would have been super picture like a waterfall alas 50% bloom..but the peppers tomatoes and herbs are better this year..
❤️😂
Another fantastic job Sean. I hope your former client realizes how unreasonable she was in "firing you". It's ridiculous after your torrential rains,that she expected the job to be finished before the soggy ground could dry out. Her lawn would have been a bigger mess, not to mention the additional stress on your equipment. We can't please everyone...but you have many who appreciate you for the hard work you do. You have a big heart Sean. Keep up the good work.
If you had tried to mow her lawn, and left deep ruts in it she would have been more upset with you for damaging her lawn. Good on you for not doing it.
😊
Carol's very right
Exactly. I'm ok with clients like this leaving
Hi Sean watching from the uk, love your videos, the person who fired you must be nuts, why would you fire the best! Beyond belief. Great job.
I cut my own grass and would never want to cut it wet. I wait a day or two so I know it's dry. My lawnmower repair guy told me never to cut wet grass as it dulls my tractor mower blades.
Hi Sean, glad you mention that you're looking out for your equipment. You can't do free lawn care if your equipment is not in good shape. Can't please everyone!! But good job on this one mate!! 👍
Some people don't understand remember you're better God bless you you are very blessed 😘❤️
G’day mate that was a tough one when you were using the line trimmer it was a surprise that a tap and pipes showed up amazing it’s also lucky that you didn’t mow into it. He would be very pleased with the result I really didn’t think that you could do anything with it, proved me wrong. That ride on mower is just the right size for our Aussie lawns, look after yourself John.
God bless you that was a lot of work
I enjoy watching your attention to detail. I love the music you choose too! You're always polite, even when you get fired. Thanks for all you do to help people. I'm sure you're reward in heaven will be sweet. Thankyou for your service and sacrifice. I may live in the US now but I used to live in Melbourne years ago. God bless you Sean!
Sorry that happened to you Sean ..All i can say is its her loss not yours..Best darn lawn man around.
Sean your a wonderful guy for all the work you do for people over there but who ever fired you for not doing a lawn after a flood needs their heads examined but any way here youve followers all over the world and im sure youll have plenty more jobs coming in watching from ireland
One lost client in a new clients gain. If I could have you mow my lawn I wouldn’t be letting you go :) great video again, loving your work xx
That ground was definitely still wet,I’m surprised that you were able to mow it as good as you did.again for you to help this man out is so commendable.don’t even be concerned from that one customer,always gotta be one .just keep doing your job and keeping your mind busy.kudos 👍👍👍😎😎😎
no one should ever fire you! you do an awesome job!!!
Greetings from East Texas you always do a great job. Forget the naysayers. Every time I hear someone complain I always think of my late husband of62 years. He always said some would complain if they were being hung with a new rope.
I have a great lawn guy. I would never expect him to come over when there has been lots of rain. Her loss. You do wonderful work. Nice to see you on a riding lawn mower. Be much easier on the back.
Surrounding yourself with positive and empathetic people is important. If those who are intolerant and negative choose to leave your circle that is a positive thing. No one needs naysayers just those who have constructive advice coming from a place of support. This includes clients.
You will continue to be blessed with abundance and they will be left wondering why they are not so blessed.
Very well said ❤️🔥
The only way to deal with Toxic people is to walk away. Good for you. Their loss, not yours. Nobody needs that type of client.
Woo hoo! Found part 2. I really enjoy watching these videos. I was struggling with my mental health at the start of this year. Watching these videos and working in my own garden helped me. Best wishes from Scotland x
AWW don’t you worry SEAN, there’s more people that really NEED YOU
Watching your videos has taught how to cut my lawn. As a new home owner, you are an invaluable resource. If you find that you’re short on clients, you have a job with me. 👍❤️
A lot of people will take advantage of your kindness, you just doing what is right
What a deal! Not only do we get to see the new Aussie Lawn Dance, but we got a hidden path revealed! Great work!
What a blessing you were to this man!
Great transformation!
I would love to know what the owner said once you were finished. ❤️
I hope the flooding has eased in Australia. Thanks for another great video, Sean. I love seeing the difference it makes to have a lawn mowed and edges trimmed!
Oh my gosh, that yard was soup, and the grass so packed down! How many times did you go over that grass! So much work! Excellent job on a horrible project!! I feel sorry for that lady who cancelled her service, she has no idea how much she is going to have to pay to get anyone who works half as hard as you do! She’s in for a hard lesson in kindness and understanding, but it’s hers to learn.
Excellent job!!!
I am amazed that someone was unhappy with your need to wait a bit longer for the lawn to dry up. You are SO much better without that kind of attitude. Blessings to you ... big time!!!
LOVE THE VIDEOS , KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK. THE WORLD NEEDS MORE PEOPLE LIKE YOU !
We have People in this World that only Think of Them Selfs - that is a Shame !!!! You could NOT go to see her because of Flooding and she gave You the Boot ! You don't need her ! We here are with You and TOTAL Support ! Dancing Up a Storm - ha-ha ! You hardly can Recognize the Place - Brilliant Job again ! We Love it and the Owner will Love it too ! Many Cheers from us in QLD !!!!
Another masterpiece by the master himself😀. Using the spoiling grass was genius. Party on!!!
Great week. People don't realize how bad it would be if you mowed lawns that have several days of rain. I say it is their loss. You will survive and get more jobs with the quality of work you do.
This, ladies and gentleman, is a masterclass in doing the best job possible given the conditions. Too long and messy to effectively catch / bag, but then Sean side throws it and RAKES IT UP before mowing again with the catchpro.
Do you know how many lawnies would go to that lenth to make the yard look that good in just one visit!? Not many, I promise you that!
Bloody great job mate, great to see you back on the tools ❤️
I'm sorry you were let go Sean, well her loss and someone Else's Gain. 😊 I live in hot dry climate. When it rains some of the ground is clay so it is a difficult taste to try,maybe dangerous bc it's So slippery. Well a beautiful job as Always Sean, keep safe and Blessed 🙏☮️💖✊🐾🐺
Sean that was a beast of a yard. You are so good. Great job You CAN make a silk purse out of a sows ear!!!😊 Not sure if you are familiar with that saying. It says you can't....but you sure did. I live in deep South Texas and yes my poor plants!!! Whoever it was that fired you....eh....her loss. She probably would have fired you if you tore up her lawn with your mower because it was so wet. God bless you.🙏💖🇺🇸
You will find a better customer. I am a retired salesperson and it happens. You do a thoughtful professional job so there's only one thing to say. Next!
We have to wait for so long till we can see more of Blade Mate.....See ya soon
The only good thing about the rain is the dames will be full for the summer and the reservoirs also. You did your usual terrific job.
We won’t even mention that numpty that fired you.
Your attitude about that lady that fired you is correct. Let her get a person that mows in flooded area. You have plenty more clients that understand. . BTW, good job.
Still loving the work you do - great job as always, even under the rotten conditions you all are having with all the rain. God Bless you and your family!!
Hi Sean, Losing a customer who doesn't understand when it's not possible to mow the lawn due to too much rain and the sodden ground is not a loss. It's not a pity for such a person. You can explain the situation to every child, so he doesn't want to understand it. In my region (I live only 50 km from the Czech border) there were tornadoes! I'm 60 years old now and I can't remember anything like this ever happening. The Czech Republic was particularly hard hit, an entire village was destroyed there and there were dead. We also had quite a bit of damage, but not quite as dramatically. I hope that you and your environment are healthy and get through this time well. As always, you have delivered excellent, precise and clean work and I can understand why the man is enthusiastic about you and your work. Warm greetings from Germany !
10:28 Party time indeed! Good job you had dancing/stomping boots on, Sean ;)
Well ,when one cries off up pops more,and through watching your channel this shows them your dedication to your work,so cheers from me..
Great job. Huge improvement!
I can't imagine a client being unhappy with your quality of service. Clearly their expectations were not reasonable.
Not if the ground is still boggy after all that rain. You might be able to whip snip it ,but not mow it properly. Does your customer expect miracles, who do they think you are ,God or something, you do your best,and this is the thanks you get. I would be annoyed if that was me.Good luck Blade.sending you plenty of 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞.
This one certainly had its challenges.
That clients loss is another’s gain.
The sped up rake up reminded me of Benny hill , lol.
Hopefully the rain will lighten up, but I believe there’s more one the way.
Always love your positive attitude. You can't please everyone. But you move forward to those who appreciate you.
I was thinking as you were scraping off the dirt from the concrete, I bet he’ll put that in the low spot. Looks great Sean.
How can someone be so senseless?? It is beyond me that this customer could not figure out that it is impossible to mow in puddles of water &/or mud. Was he/she having a bad day or just that they are 'that type' of critical client? Imo you are the best that I have seen in this profession, so it is their loss if they fired you for something that could not be helped! The old expression is: "You don't know how good you had it until it's gone." They will come to see the truth of that wisdom. 🔼
Super job on this yard grass was crazy long
Well, ANYBODY with common sense would know after that much rain/flooding and you may have a couple of day's of sunshine should know it will not be dry. Her loss. Thanks again Sean for everything that you do!! I will trade you a little bit of rain for some of our warm weather! It's been in the 90's here the last few days and next week closer to 100 again!!
The lady may have been having a bad day herself and responded to your message before she thought about how her comments would bite her back. She’s lost a great garden surgeon. But I do feel for you. Just keep your chin up and keep up the good work. 🤗
Dude got a big ass corner block to look after with his bung knees!
Great job again Mister Blade Mate
You don't need to be around people that do not have the same level of compassion as you. People will reach out to you in recognition of your awesome work.
Have you ever had to show the client your recordings to prove that you cut something or didn't cut something? Do they complain much? You do such wonderful work! I can't imagine anyone refusing to pay you or complaining to you about your work.
Thanks Julie. I've never had to do that
Greetings Sean, I'd like you to know that the thing I like best about you is your attitude. You never seem to get rattled.
Kinda one of those "role models". Just wanted you to know. Thanks!
Her loss, not yours. Some people act like spoiled brats when they don't get their way. Where I live, we have about 5 acres, and all over the property are springs. When we get the smallest amount of rain, we can't cut those areas. It's called Mother Nature. My husband has had to pull the mower out with our ATV a couple times trying to mow those areas before they were dried out. Always amusing to have people who don't do your job, have no idea how to do your job, tell you how it should be done.😂 So glad you could finish this yard. You do wonderful work. Have a great week!!
I am never surprised anymore by people and their bad attitudes. It had rained here everyday for a couple of weeks and the ground was saturated. I had a friend complain her lawn care guys had not been out. You couldn’t walk in her yard without sinking but she expected them out with riding mowers. I told her she was crazy. You did an awesome job once again on this yard. The lady that fired you is going to regret her decision. If she calls you back, up your price.
Welcome back; you were missed during the floods.
I like to see videos where the grass clippings are collected, though I’m sure it makes for a lot of editing!
Sometimes it's difficult.
Even with a valid explanation.
To get people to see reason.
I'm sorry this was your experience.
Prayerfully.
She will have a change of heart.
In the meantime.
You continue to do as you have done.
The God of my understanding.
Sees the heart in what you do.
All the best.
Awesome job.
Well done.
👍🏾
Think you need to change your company name to" Sean, the path finder". Love it when you do the edges.
I miss the music that you once played instead of the noise of the equipment. But... don't worry! I will still watch your videos.
Um..fired due to its BLOODY FLOODING, her stuff up, she'll never get someone else who does such exceptional work.
Amazing job ,given the water logged grass and the mud. Cheers, Sean. Thanks for River dance , the mud grass version. Micheal Flatly, eat ya heart out
You can only do what you can, Sean, and as one door closes, then another opens. The loss of a negative client is a good thing.. it opens up the business to more positive clients. Joh.
Wow! What a great clean up you gave that property! So much overgrowth... You are to be commended on that one! Well Done Sean!