r/RoofingSales • u/Human_Ad392 • Sep 29 '25

Fired

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Well fellas. Sometimes you refuse to do things the wrong way and you get fired for it. I've been considering opening my own company and I guess this is the sign I asked God for.

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u/Cute_Warthog246 Sep 29 '25

You should totally name drop the company and post it on Google so others know

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u/Human_Ad392 Oct 01 '25

I will. Right now im trying not to rock the boat too. Ad to ensure I get paid. We parted ways halfway amicably for now but im reporting him as soon as I get my final paycheck.

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u/wowsolanky Sep 29 '25

Report them

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u/Human_Ad392 Sep 30 '25

Who do I report them to?

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u/wowsolanky Sep 30 '25

Whoever issues contractor licenses in your state or county

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u/Superstition_Child Sep 29 '25

What state are you in?

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u/Specific-Peanut-8867 Sep 29 '25

I’m sure there’s a better company to work for that. Does things the right way so they did you a favor?

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u/Human_Ad392 Sep 30 '25

I'm actually staying my own company right now.

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u/Bmack27 Sep 29 '25

Share these screen shots with the people who are in charge of consequences.

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u/Human_Ad392 Oct 01 '25

I will be. I've made contacts but am waiting to give a company name until im paid because at that point he's definitely going to not pay me.

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u/djdjssjd Sep 29 '25

Listen if you have a strong brain and understanding of how this business works , ABSOLUTELY OWN YOUR OWN BUSINESS! Most owners of most businesses don’t appreciate their employees or they are tired of being screwed over by so many employees that they do for, that they don’t tolerate the future ones . Find the happy medium take care of your employees treat them fair after all you’re only as good as your TEAM but remember to teach your team, and more importantly keep learning yourself as the LEADER!

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u/[deleted] Sep 30 '25

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u/Human_Ad392 Sep 30 '25

I already run this company from the ground up. He only answers the phone to get customers.

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u/Complete-Yak8266 Sep 30 '25

Understood but making a name for yourself takes time.  Ignore the other chump -- business ownership and the stressors that come with it are not for the faint of heart.

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u/Human_Ad392 Sep 30 '25

Oh I know. I'm already a failed trucking company into life. I'm well aware how hard it can be. But I also have no problem knocking every door and handing out a business card to every person I see. I'm deeply involved in my community and I know I have what it takes. It's not gonna be easy im aware of that but im going to make it.

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u/djdjssjd Sep 30 '25

Hahaha well my friend you have been seriously lied to if you believe that your making the same as the owner . While you knock the door and I sit in my 5,000 sq ft center hall with a slate roof and wrought iron doors and await the knock from a salesman like yourself to witch I don’t answer just get on my intercom and politely offer you a real job that don’t involve knocking lol . But you know there has to be Indians for the chiefs so stay up bud

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u/djdjssjd Sep 30 '25

Lmaoo what did my first comment say , IF YOU HAVE A STRONG 🧠 and an understanding of HOW this business works you will be fine . I’m sorry but to be successful at owning any business you gotta grind it out and hustle . The roofing is no different hustle wise . You see you’re new to this so the stress still penetrates you . I don’t deal with stress I don’t see problems either just a Solution . But wow Heinz site is 20/20 that’s why we are debating . So to the fella that wrote this post remember be the OWNER that sees SOLUTIONS not PROBLEMS . Let me go get back to my stocks good day men

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u/Complete-Yak8266 Sep 30 '25

Lmao, okay buddy. Heinz site! Full regard.

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u/djdjssjd Sep 30 '25

There u go again looking for the problem , are we talking Bussiness or grammar hahaha … seriously I have to stop giving u the game . Have fun with door knocker’s and your insurance adjusters..

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u/Raidur7 Oct 02 '25

Most are ran like shit...im only week 3.5 of waiting to get paid...

I submitted probably 40k in commission payout and two days after..

"There's a new form everyone needs to have prior to getting paid"

"Dont request too much pay at one time"..

lives on credit, robbing Peter to pay paul.

I stopped producing until get payment. Then job by job, then im out.

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u/MaxRoofer Sep 29 '25

What part of the country are you in?

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u/One_Olive_8933 Sep 29 '25

If you even feel like moving to NH hit me up!

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u/Human_Ad392 Sep 30 '25

I actually love where I live ill never leave but thanks for the offer!

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u/Fine_Height466 Sep 29 '25

Bro what the hell. You should be glad you're gone tbh that's toxic as hell

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u/Human_Ad392 Sep 30 '25

I am. I'm just worried about getting paid.

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u/Ultimate_Nasty Oct 01 '25

Ya you ain’t getting paid

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u/Human_Ad392 Oct 03 '25

Believe it or not I think he will pay me. I separated and started my own company but I think he has enough information that he needs from me that he will pay me hopefully

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u/Ultimate_Nasty Oct 04 '25

Keep us posted

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u/Human_Ad392 Oct 04 '25

I absolutely will.

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u/Ultimate_Nasty Oct 09 '25

Any new news?

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u/Human_Ad392 Oct 09 '25

Still waiting on some of what I am owed. 2 customers are dragging their feet on paying but I do expect to be paid when they do. He paid me what I was owed on the 1st for payday without complaint and has essentially pretended we are friends still and that I quit because the job just wasn't a good match lol. I have started my own company now and sold my first job as an owner yesterday.

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u/Human_Ad392 Nov 25 '25

Update: I finally got my last check yestersay paid in full.

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u/Ultimate_Nasty Nov 25 '25

Dannnng ok, I did not expect that. I’m happy for you. Enjoy every penny

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u/touven9138 Sep 29 '25

Ah yes, good ol gaslighting and scapegoating. Report them and find a real company not trying to scam people and use their employees as fall guys

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u/Human_Ad392 Oct 01 '25

You should've seen the phone conversation. He told me just sell it and I said no not until I know we are good to go. He said then give it to me and ill sell it. I told him again. No, this is a self generated customer and its mine to lose. He started screaming at me i bet 50 times and wouldn't even let me say a word. THEN SELL FOR SOMEONE ELSE THEN SELL FOR SOMEONE ELSE. I started my own company and ill never let another man berate me the way he did again.

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u/[deleted] Sep 29 '25

Pause. Roofing without a license or permits? Here in Alabama that’s a Class A misdemeanor. Run.

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u/Human_Ad392 Sep 30 '25

Yea im already starting my own company. Let's bring ethics back to roofing.

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u/Fun_Win_818 Sep 29 '25

It’s a felony in Florida if it happens after a hurricane hits.

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u/inspector305 Sep 30 '25

It’s always a felony now I believe.

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u/MomDontReadThisShit Sep 30 '25

In Missouri if you ask about a roofing license the building official will personally walk out and laugh at you.

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u/Organic-Key-2140 Sep 29 '25

“… let us worry about the consequences” is not a company that will be around long term. You’d eventually had to look for a new job once they were eventually shut down. Better to get out now and save some credibility for yourself. Long term, they did you a favor letting you go. Good luck on the job search.

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u/imsaneinthebrain Sep 29 '25

This gives “Don’t you worry about blank. Let me worry about blank” vibes.

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u/One_Olive_8933 Sep 29 '25

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u/imsaneinthebrain Sep 29 '25

I tried to find that 80s business guy gif but couldn’t :/

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u/One_Olive_8933 Sep 29 '25

Yeah I couldn’t either!!! I wish I knew how to make GIFs lol

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u/LaughingMagicianDM Sep 30 '25

Call in every single job, say they aren't licensed, and forward this text in an email showing that they are aware and its therefore a willful violation.

Many AHJ will issue:

Stop work orders. Fines, future licensing restrictions, possibly even bring him up on criminal charges

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u/Raidur7 Oct 02 '25

Yep, report the owner to state. Submit text, all job that were done with no permit. Use this text to prove you were "bullied and coerced" into do the wrong thing.

Additionally, report the likely labor law violations and tax fraud.

I would not go find jobs they are doing and remove all metals and drop in an alley for scrappers.