‘Monsters’ in our midst

This was all because of a simple telephone call made to the office manager of that business regarding a noise which appeared to be emanating from a motor or some such on the compound, and also of said handyman’s use of a piece of gardening machinery on some mornings from as early as 5.45.

The office manager took me to the handyman and there the verbal abuse started.

When noise pollution rules and basic laws and guidelines exist but are not observed, nor are simple good manners, one wonders at the psyche of employers and employees alike.

“A drowning man clutching at straws” appears to be the plight of residents who have been subjected to the “monsters” created by Town and Country — businesses that thrive in once residential areas.

Granted that space is needed for entrepreneurs, but it appears no thought has been given to the wanton abuse by, especially, Town and Country. Building codes have been totally violated by some while others are refused permission to do renovations.

Again why? Have Woodbrook and environs been zoned as commercial and not residential anymore? One’s space continue to be “plundered” by audacious, scaremongerers.

Are there no proper human resource procedures in existence, especially now that customer service is at an all-time low, or are folks just hired to oversee superficially? Communication about noise was sent to the EMA, via email.

Hmmmm.

Our city is losing its charm.

Or is it paradise lost? Doomsday in paradise? With due respect to all concerned, it’s time to join the 21st century: managers must train and treat their employees as their business partners — not menials.

CL KONG via email