30/03/2025
[POLL] #12225: The Entitled Duo
So, there’s this couple… let’s call them "A" and "B" from certain 2 Bank. They came to us with a project, and at first, everything seemed professional. We met a few times, and the vibe seemed cordial. They were confident, experienced, and seemed like they knew exactly what they wanted. But soon enough, we learned we were dealing with something entirely different.
Right from the beginning, we offered them a pretty big discount due to some delay on our end. Honestly, it was a way to build goodwill and get the project off the ground with no friction. But instead of appreciating it, they demanded more. They weren’t satisfied with the initial offer, pushing for an even bigger cut. It felt like we were being taken advantage of. Still, after a lot of back-and-forth, we finally agreed, hoping it would lead to a solid working relationship.
But man, that was just the start of it. They treated my colleague and me like we were beneath them. They acted like we were lucky to be working with them, even though it was the other way around. Their attitude? Pure entitlement. They had a way of speaking to us that was condescending and patronizing, making us feel small and unimportant. Every time something didn’t meet their standard, they were quick to point fingers. "This isn’t right," "This wasn’t what we expected," even though we had done everything according to their requests. They didn’t just want answers—they wanted perfection, and they weren’t afraid to let us know when things didn’t meet their expectations.
They were also incredibly quick to accuse and threaten, often trying to shift the blame entirely onto us for anything that went wrong. If something was off, they didn’t look inward but immediately pointed fingers. Whether it was about deadlines, materials, or decisions, their response was always the same: someone else was to blame. And if things didn’t go their way, they didn’t hesitate to escalate, making it clear they were ready to take legal action. They played the “you’re in trouble” card at every turn, as though it was a power move they could pull to intimidate us into compliance.
As the project neared completion, the payment discussions became increasingly difficult. Instead of agreeing to settle, they came up with excuse after excuse, asking for more discounts, claiming issues with the work that weren’t really there. The work was done according to the agreed terms, but they continued to deflect and try to avoid paying. And it wasn’t just us—other contractors who had worked with them also faced similar delays and excuses. Every company that tried to request payment was rejected with more stories about how "something went wrong" or "there were issues with the work." It became clear that this wasn’t just our problem, but part of their regular pattern.
They were rude and demeaning, often making sarcastic remarks or belittling us during both in-person and written communication. Their tone was always sharp, like they were looking for any reason to challenge or criticize us. And get this: their first helper ran off, and their second only stuck around for a week before they couldn’t take the pressure anymore. They’d make impossible demands, set deadlines that were way too tight, and then, when we couldn’t meet them, they’d threaten us with lawsuits. It felt like we were constantly walking on eggshells, with them waiting for an opportunity to shift the blame onto us.
Now, here’s the real dilemma—should this be reported to their respective companies? I mean, the way they treated us was downright demeaning, and I’m honestly shocked that people like them are in positions of power. It makes you wonder how they even got to these roles with such an entitled attitude and lack of respect for others. I’m not sure what good it would do, but it feels wrong to let this kind of behavior slide when it’s so toxic.
*Options*:
1. Complain to their company
2. Just ignore and move on
Read on website:
https://www.whispers.sg/c/sgwhispers/posts/12225
