Do service call people freak you out?

I feel the same way. 

Not at all. We had a host of plumbing issues last summer, Albert the plumber and I became good friends over the course of all the issues. I only use reputable companies who perform background checks on all employees, it may cost more but it gives me peace of mind. I would never hire a random handyman off of Craigslist.

No, not at all - after all, I've called them to take care of a repair and they are just people doing a job of work!

I can't say I've had that reaction to service call people. I'm not really sure why I would have that reaction unless they did something/had a bad vibe that would make me think something was wrong.

YES! I can make the calls, go to the hardware store, the mechanics, get the oil changed and all of that, but I hate having service people in my house.

This is how I always feel.  I usually get some fabulous house project finished that I've been putting off because I want to at least appear to be productive while someone else is working hard in my home.  

It doesn't bother me to have someone in the house and I have never had a bad experience with a service call. I do hate that I don't feel like I can just do my regular thing while they are here. I always feel like I'm on standby to answer questions, so end up flipping through a magazine or on the computer, so it feels like a wasted morning.

ETA We had a home warranty issue that needed a plumber. The guy turned out to be pretty decent, but because DH had cut the ceiling to see where the leak was coming from, release the water and minimize the damage, he told us that technically we voided our warranty. He replaced the section of pipe, but fixing the ceiling would be two other service call outs with two more deductibles (one to tape & mud the new drywall, one to texture & paint). It wasn't worth going through the warranty, so I called our regular handyman.

I'm not comfortable with it at all. I don't feel threatened or unsafe, just uncomfortable.

There will be guys in our condo all day Wednesday installing closets and I'm dreading it.

Nope. I do always worry that the issue is going to be much worse than we think, i.e., $1250 for water pipe repair last October.

No, they don't freak me out. I'm pretty sure most service companies do criminal background checks. I do try to be around, but not annoy the guy. Plus, I don't have anything nice to steal.

Doesn't bother me at all. It goes without saying that once I find someone that I like, I continue to seek the service from that person so that it's not as awkward. Sorry that you don't get that choice.

nope, not at all. I hung out all day with the painters and the guys who re-did the carpeting while we were getting ready to move into our latest house.

I was unemployed at the time, and it was early summer... I asked them if they needed a glass of water occasionally, but that's pretty much it-- otherwise, I just surfed the internet and tried to stay out of their way.