A story was recently shared by Facebook user Fabian Ke after his great experience with a Bangladeshi handyman. He stated on how this handyman was extremely hard working and helpful and he even paid him double for his hard work. They even talked over a cup of coffee and the handyman told the customer on how he had to support his family even though it’s extremely tough at this point in time. He even shared on how he was cheated by a pub at upper Thomson that isn’t paying him for a finished partition job.
Here is the full story
My glass sliding door got stuck recently, so I just got a random handyman I found online to fix it for me. He quoted me $100 for the job via WhatsApp.
Yesterday at 5pm, Anowar came over with a suitcase of tools. I was shocked to find out he came over by public transport. (As I live by east coast beach)
We dismantled the door and quickly realised that the rollers (wheel thing) that he bought were not the right size.
Anowar quickly apologised and said he would leave now and find the right rollers. He left me waiting for almost 4 hours. I had to cancel dinner plans. I wanted to get upset but seeing how hard he is working and how determined he is to get the job done really got to me. I’m pretty sure he used the public transportation again.
When he returned, he said he looked all over but couldn’t find the right model. I told him that it’s ok, and told him to try finding it again when he has the time. We put back the sliding glass, and I gave him $50 for his troubles. He said he will come back again tomorrow.
Today Anowar showed up at 630pm with the right rollers. He did the job in 20 minutes and it’s as good as new. I chatted with him while I was supporting the glass for him. He has 2 sons and a 14 year old daughter in Bangladesh that has her right side paralysed from a vehicular accident. He also told me about work problems and a pub at upper Thomson that isn’t paying him for a finished partition job. I advised him to always put everything on paper. Working in Singapore must be so tough and lonely for our Bangladeshi brothers. I cannot imagine myself in their situation. They have nothing but my respect. Before he left I made him my best coffee and sat down with him to chat some more.
I gave him double what he quoted me for the job and gave him something extra for a taxi ride back home. He was so touched that he was near to tears. Made me wanna cry too.I gave him all my remaining coffee powder since he said he enjoyed it. Thank you Anowar and our Bangladeshi brothers for building our buildings and maintaining our city. Love, from Singapore.
**If u need a handyman who is determined and hardworking, 9864 7502 Anowar**
Update : Didn’t expect this post to get shared so many times, I hope Anowar can deal with all the extra business he is getting. He has been in Singapore for 20 years, I’m sure he can repair almost anything. Thank you for your kind words.