The interior painters finished the job of painting the entire house, two days ahead of schedule. This would mean that the carpet layers would be able to complete their work early too. I was so happy with the way that the interior painting company got done so quickly, that I gave each of them a fifty dollar tip.

They all thanked me and then cleaned up their materials and were on their way. I am thinking that the interior painters may have told the carpet company what I did, because they have been running around there like crazy trying to get this job done. I just wish that they knew that there is no way I can afford to give them all a tip too.

What no one seems to remember, is that when I hired the interior painting company, I told the gentleman who did the estimate, that if they could finish ahead of schedule that I would pay them extra. I guess that no one took me seriously and therefore, I did not have to hold up my end of the bargain. I would never have done that though because I never go back on my word. A promise is a promise.