Well I"m new here, so I don't know who bobolink is, but I can imagine. It's not MY genetic material, it's my husband's brother. The scumbag was a wife-beater, too, a real piece of work. Deserves the life of a loser.
One more thought about Angrycarpenter. Anyone who sits down and thinks up a screenname "Angrycarpenter, yeah, that's it!" Can you imagine this person bidding on a homeowner's remodel job? Entrusting him during the day to deal with his wife alone, perhaps? I've been the wife dealing with a contractor, it can be uncomfortable if you get bad vibes. No wonder nobody's hiring.
Oh and another genius tip for success....you won't believe this one....Show up for the job you've accepted! ta-daaa!