LOSING MY FAITH IN HUMANITY AFTER THIS HAPPENED

[@jonathanfoster1270]

Dont change the way you are chap, i do things for people all the time, it hardly ever comes back, I just look up to the sky and thank my parents for bringing me up properly

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

That's a great outlook mate👌 cheers

[@joannedibben2352]

Ah that's such a nice thing to say I'm sure your parents look down on you and say we did a good job❤❤

[@GilbertdeClare0704]

Me too, sir ! I know my Mum and Dad 'see' me do it, and my Grandparents 'see' right done too, wherever they all now are. We honour THEM by the decent acts and the decent life we LIVE. I salute you sir

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

​@@joannedibben2352I would like to think my father does, my mother runs the office for me and looks at me sideways and asks have I been to this job yet etc😅 cheers

[@philipwebb8297]

He's a good guy! A typical denizen of Wetherspoons pub. That's meant as a compliment! It's all those geeks who have gotten it wrong! A geek incidentally is a man who lies in a cage on a bed of filthy straw in a carnival freak-show and bites the heads off live chickens and makes sub-human noise, and is billed as having been raised by wild animals in the jungles of Borneo. A geek has sunk about as low as a human being can sink in the social-order, except for his final resting-place in a potter’s-field.

[@hyttennis]

Don't let a few ungrateful bastards get you down. Society needs more generous people such as yourself 🙏🙏🙏

[@sandcat66]

It's hard being a nice person, people use you and don't appreciate anything. Keep being the kind person you are. And charge for your services, you're worth that much.

[@paindepices6793]

lovely answer !

[@catritz]

*But when you KNOW you're being used, take your niceness elsewhere* It sure seems a lot of people are commenting about how "nobody wants to HELP these days". I don't believe that's true at all. What I witness daily is, the majority of people are very helpful and kind

[@seandrayton9611]

One question I'll ask.....but what would be if it wasn't like people like us, I never blow up my own trumpet, but just think about it, thankyou

[@j.h.sjoberg8129]

I feel the same.

[@gerrywhelan5761]

Some people do, and the word is "some" and they spoil it for everyone, and the result is the guy in the video, because of those jerks!

[@dannybrook6406]

It's the horrible people you remember most, not the grateful ones. Keep being kind.

[@Batstrings]

not sure that is true. in my gardening years, i knew a lot of old folks who were wonderful and became more like friends than people i worked for. they'd invite me in for a cuppa and to chat, some would lay on a table full of cakes and biscuits, some made sandwiches, some made soup. i remember them all and miss them. They'd also give the best tip at christmas. when they passed away i was gutted. i think part of my growing depression was losing so many nice people and not being able to replace them as the younger generations dont have the same outlook and attitude. i do recall the few asshats i ran into in my working days, but i wouldnt say i remember them the most. no doubt they did have added effect to why i ended up giving up work and moving abroad to get out of the rat race. Personally i remember the nice people the most as they are so hard to find in this F***** up word we live in

[@tonyclarke1415]

If there's one thing I've learned about human nature over the years (in relationships or work environment) - if you're a good guy, people WILL take advantage of you

[@tonyclarke1415]

@@prideofdurham4776 absolutely. There was a joke on Facebook I always remember that sums my situation up perfectly: "My workplace has this great scheme: if you're good at your job, they give you other people's work to do."

[@christoph404]

Hi Tony, I can relate to that, then I had a light bulb go on in my head, I decided that I was going to define the limits of my generosity, and you know the saying, if you are a giver then define your limits because takers don't have any. And you know people actually respect you more when you say " no, not possible" now and again, and you should never feel guilty about defining the limits of your generosity, because if you continually say yes , people will walk all over you and totally disrespect you.....I was over 40 years old before I really figured that out and put it into action.

[@No1.OriginalTrilogyStarWarsFan]

I totally agree I know how it feels.

[@autoscanremaps]

The strongest horse gets the heaviest cart.

[@charlesd4572]

Some people will!

[@bcegerton]

There’s always the odd one that is so ungrateful, no matter what you do for them they’re never happy. Don’t let these people get to you, they’re pathetic

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Cheers and thanks for watching and the comment 👍

[@michaellavery4899]

Yes. Like the above comment and others like it, try to rise above it and stay true to who you are. Having done gardening and odd jobs for people, I know what you are dealing with. Don't let them change you. You are a good person. Don't change.

[@philipwebb8297]

He's a good guy! A typical denizen of Wetherspoons pub. That's meant as a compliment! It's all those geeks who have gotten it wrong! A geek incidentally is a man who lies in a cage on a bed of filthy straw in a carnival freak-show and bites the heads off live chickens and makes sub-human noise, and is billed as having been raised by wild animals in the jungles of Borneo. A geek has sunk about as low as a human being can sink in the social-order, except for his final resting-place in a potter’s-field.

[@tinker3962]

Sociopaths remain predators. As with covid 80 per cent of the population failed this intelligence test. Focus on the 20 per cent that are your tribe. Discretion, discernment and self investment. Don't lose faith in good people ... avoid the spoilt ones.

[@johnnolan4312]

Some people will always disappoint, don't let that stop you from blessing the people that will truly be grateful! Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@michaelmarcello8699]

What a decent man.. don't let ungrateful people change your outlook, you have a good heart and nowadays thats rare. Good on you sir👌

[@chrismcdonagh688]

I've often said that I'm done with helping people after similar incidents, but once I've cooled down I always think I can't be anything other than the way I am, especially on the rare occasion that somebody does me a good turn. I can remember a number of times where my van has broken down in remote or awkward places and random people have stopped to help, usually other tradesmen. It restores my faith in human nature and encourages me to keep helping anyone who needs it.

[@ModernPict]

Yes. That’s how I was brought up and I e been helped by strangers many times. On the other hand it took me til my thirties to realise that others were not brought up to think of others, put myself in others shoes etc etc…. Some ppl don’t think like us and take our kindness for stupidity. And I was very naive! But then some stranger restores my faith in humanity once again

[@adriancluskey3640]

Don't let other people crappy character corrupt yours, stay strong brother!!!

[@Maur1411]

I can tell you honestly after a lifetime of experience that good natured people do sometimes get taken advantage of. Also, there are people who actually take kindness for stupidity and will use you! I’m in late sixties but still find it difficult to say no when someone asks me to do a very inconvenient favour for them!

[@alicemoller]

The less I have to deal with humanity the happier I am.

[@Heddanofarsan]

The less I have to deal with gen Z ..

[@simonhereshoping3980]

Thats you and me both alice

[@baroquer]

Where to sign?

[@paulwoodford1984]

F##k people. Help your family and animals but that’s it.

[@cradlegrl]

I so agree with you!!

[@chinchillaka]

I know exactly how you feel. Humanity is my business. I'm a registered nurse. I worked throughout Covid. I am a very hard worker and work long 12hr shifts rarely sitting down and frequently missing my breaks. Until recently, I got to work 1hr early to get started as it is a labour-intensive, exhausting endless job. The staff exploit my kind nature and my hard work ethic. They sit at the nurse's stations and don't help so I end up doing 80% of what is a very heavy workload. I go home absolutely exhausted. After I put my foot down and complained about them not pulling their weight. One of them put in a datix against me for basically coming in early. I could not be more appalled by these lazy staff. I'm the one up for discipline. It's a really ugly situation. I've put in for a ward transfer.

[@joannepratt8093]

Hope you get your new position soon

[@mikevolante7663]

I've real experience of yous, running around without a break, I've also experienced those lazy buggers. Not being medical I put it down to absence of Matron, and old school standards. Standards have slipped everywhere. But in a hospital, its a serious situation.

[@rpapp]

Keep being true to yourself. Don't become "that person". The people that matter will notice your kindness.

[@-Markus-]

I wish that was always true but it isnt. Some people give and give without ever being recognised.

[@karlmayhew859]

Wise words

[@MikeyTW83]

Don’t lose faith entirely brother, remember all the really appreciative people you’ve helped!

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Thanks and you're right 👍

[@AlienPsyTing1]

Same here as a freelance IT engineer in London

[@philipwebb8297]

He's a good guy! A typical denizen of Wetherspoons pub. That's meant as a compliment! It's all those geeks who have gotten it wrong! A geek incidentally is a man who lies in a cage on a bed of filthy straw in a carnival freak-show and bites the heads off live chickens and makes sub-human noise, and is billed as having been raised by wild animals in the jungles of Borneo. A geek has sunk about as low as a human being can sink in the social-order, except for his final resting-place in a potter’s-field.

[@raycorrigan3297]

there’s way more good people than bad. Chin up mate.

[@grandadsfishingboat7455]

Afternoon Matey, I,m 65 and been in specialist joinery most of my working life. Everything you have said here I have gone through. Its normally when you put yourself out that you get s..t on. Maybe we as the do gooders expect “them” to make allowances but invariably they dont. Like another commenter said theres a world full of decent folks out there and what I say to people in the same boat is that its just the percentage rule ie there are a few percent of negatives we all must wade through and even after all these years I still get the odd niggle every now and again. I have recently got myself a cancer diagnosis and that makes you see life with a little more perspective. Keep on being you its what makes the world a better place, Regards Stuart from up North.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Thanks for all these great comments👍 I've tried to get around to replying to everyone, it's getting difficult now but I'm reading through them all. I've really learnt from them and I'm sure others can too. For me..always take a minimal payment for these small jobs as it's simply a transaction with no emotional expectations. I'm not planning on becoming 'that guy' tho and no doubt will help out when needed. A great quote that I've had in my head for a while regarding dealing with situations that happen in your life is this. Ships don't sink because of the water around them; ships sink because of the water that gets in them. Don't let what's happening around you get inside you and weigh you down. Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to comment 👍 I've moved on now and back to having some great interactions with people I meet. I'm sure many of you will continue to do so too🙏

[@TKG]

love this quote

[@camledward]

All the best Nathan. We all know you're a top bloke and to me at the end of the day those people that do that are just cutting their nose off to spite their face. Brilliant quote always worth keeping in mind especially on the rough days

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

@@camledward cheers 👍

[@davidhamilton8068]

Nice one

[@davedavids2231]

So no you shouldn't be that guy that foes round charging for everything, they are a certain type of people we don't need anymore of. The real quote is ' no good deed goes unpunished ' Now what this really means, toothed people that understand it, is that you go around doing good deeds, knowing that they will be punished. That's what makes it a good deed. If you fly around the universe thinking all your good deeds should never be punished , you havnt read the quote and you have your head in the sand. No good deed goes unpunished. So do the good deed and know it will come back to bite you. That's why it's a good deed.

[@gargoyle67]

"No good deed goes unpunished" words to live by.

[@RobertPayne556]

_Time to ring me another Bell Of Awakening._

[@izabela1961]

Exactly.

[@mikey64holms36]

Hi Nathan, I'm afraid the human race has changed from 20 + years ago. Real appreciation is hard to find today. I've been a teacher for 20 years and it's awful how the world has changed in that short time. Keep your head up top man and true to your beliefs.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Thanks 🙏👍

[@iguiste23]

Especially so since the lockdowns and pandemic. Since the start of the 2020s I know it's not me just overthinking or looking too much into it. A huge portion of people have just decided they have a free pass and turned into absolute pieces of human garbage and it makes even the nicest, calmest of peoples blood boil.

[@catlady6463]

I’m a nurse. 100% agree. I prefer cats any day

[@mikey64holms36]

@catlady6463 hi cat lady, you have my total respect. Being a nurse is a lot tougher than being a teacher. You must see some things.

[@cambellevans9945]

They can’t blame Thatcher any more. 🙄

[@philiptownsend8348]

When you do something good for someone don’t expect anything in return, the fact you’ve done it says a lot about your good character

[@jamesfrench7299]

You don't expect a negative reaction like those. Complete arsewipes with no integrity. The types that drowned at the time of Noah!

[@curtisrobinson7962]

Oprah is big on Newton's third law of motion. And now that I wrote that I cannot remember where I was going to go.

[@jayp4033]

You have every right to expect that they won't come out and complain

[@88pynogrl]

Amen to that!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ipodman1910]

@@curtisrobinson7962 oprah is a grifter and virtue signaller!

[@KOL630]

Lots of people are total A holes and take advantage of kindness. BUT, there are also a lot of decent people who appreciate when someone goes the extra mile. Don’t lose faith man. Don’t let other peoples pettiness get you down. They are the losers dude. 👍🏻💪🏼 We all get moments like this. Ultimately it just makes you a bitter old git if you let it get to you.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Let's not have any more bitter old gits🤞 new week and have moved on. Thanks for your comment 👍

[@philipwebb8297]

He's a good guy! A typical denizen of Wetherspoons pub. That's meant as a compliment! It's all those geeks who have gotten it wrong! A geek incidentally is a man who lies in a cage on a bed of filthy straw in a carnival freak-show and bites the heads off live chickens and makes sub-human noise, and is billed as having been raised by wild animals in the jungles of Borneo. A geek has sunk about as low as a human being can sink in the social-order, except for his final resting-place in a potter’s-field.

[@LunaBella144]

Kindness and gratitude seem to be in short supply. Don't be discouraged - shine on! 💖

[@JBBunno]

Do it once they are grateful Do it twice they are surprised Three times creates an expectation Forth time and over creates dependency Then comes entitlement Quitting creates resentment Something to think about when helping out :)

[@trevorhyde3139]

😂😂Just described my last job to a tee but Christ is it true

[@jackdaknife]

Exactly man nail on the head

[@mpg.1]

Love that. I was buying and posting a box full of goodies to an elderly friend monthly who lives 4 hours away from me. The last lot she complained of a packet of biscuits being stale - after she had accused me of taking two large sums of money out of her account. A branch transaction and a teller. Seriously? I really don't want to do any more for her. I am majorly pi$$ed off.

[@greenpilltheory6649]

JBBunno, a truly astute observation.

[@mgtowdemon8831]

@@mpg.1 Cut her out of your life. Only do favors for appreciative people.

[@AWgardens]

Don't change Nathan. Don't let a few idiots get you down mate. Its hard this time of year, heat, doom and gloom in the news draining people. Plus as a gardener having a busy workload. Take care mate.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Cheers mate 👍 mid season I usually start to lose my mind over something 😅 thanks 👍👍

[@cambellevans9945]

A mate of mine said something once which really struck a chord. His exact words were "If you work for nothing, you will NEVER be out of work".

[@autoscanremaps]

'if you're too busy you're too cheap'

[@websiteanalyss8217]

Yes, people take advantage of my husband's good nature. Some people really can't do the stuff or pay for others to do it. But some just take the mickey.

[@martinheath5947]

If you want a rich man to work harder, pay him more. If you want a poor man to work harder, pay him less.

[@RobertPayne556]

No taxation with(out) monetisation.

[@itsinthechicken]

Came across this video by pure chance. Just want to send big love. Don't let them grind you down. You're a good man!

[@Cardifftoyboy1]

No act of kindness ever goes unpunished.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Very popular comment 👍

[@alankirkby465]

@Cardifftoyboy1 Yes, I know what you mean concerning your comment.

[@RevGary]

​@@LewisgardenservicesLtdlook up the Doctrine of Total Depravity of Humankind it's from Calvinism the Protestant Reformation movement in UK of 16th century onwards here in Scotland, England, Switzerland and Germany. St August in wrote about it all sound biblical truth Romans Chapter 3:10-12 is the verse from Paul's letter to the Church in Rome inspired by the Holy spirit. Sad but it's true bud humanity has been kaput for 6000 years but despite the fact that we were all Sinners Christ died so that we gain eternal life. Granted it's crap what happened to you I've suffered far worse. God however knows your heart and wants you to keep being kind wherever you go be cautious and wise be a God pleaser rather than a people pleaser. Blessings to you and your family for the times ahead from Glasgow ✝️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

[@karenmancina8679]

Exactly what a friend used to say to me

[@sunsetlights100]

Road to heaven paved with good intentions!

[@terryflint268]

“Eaten bread is soon forgotten” - as my very wise father used to say! So very true 🌻 That said, we were brought up to always appreciate an unexpected kindness and to pay it forward 🌻 The world needs more good people like you 🌻

[@jezzbass1826]

Love that saying

[@njoyingtube1]

Exactly , good parenting goes on and on .

[@davidmehlhorn726]

No good deed goes unpunished mate. I've always helped family and friends out with fixing their cars, doing building jobs etc (and never, ever sought or received payment), no matter who they were but after a divorce some years ago where I went through 4 years of hell with legal wrangle and Court appearances, I took a good look at my life and realised that when I need help, support or even just a friendly ear, no one and I mean no one was there for me. Not family, not friends and so I just said "f" the lot of them and I now look after my kids and myself and the whole world can kiss my a$$. I'm far less stressed and have more time on my hands to spend with my kids and to have some "me" time too. People just take advantage of your generous nature but most have short memories and don't reciprocate in my experience. Naturally I'm now the "bad one" as I refuse to help out but it just makes me laugh as those people, family and friends vanished when I needed help.

[@Jaycastjay]

Spot on. Took me until I got to 40 to work that out. No more mr Nice guy and its far less stressful trying to please everyone else.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Great comment, so many say the same thing. Nobody there for them when they needed help. Cheers for watching 👍

[@kevm7751]

Totally agree. I have taken a back step from running after people all the time. Rarely gets reciprocated. Do my own thing most of the time now.

[@ciaran82359]

I so resonate with this post.

[@ThomasStanley-c8e]

Something similar to me when going through a stressful time but, in my case, my family members, who I had supported and gone out of my way to help were awful to me. Now I don't talk to them and don't want anything from them.

[@FaithfulWriting]

Never let bad people stop you from being good brother

[@giff1669]

Don’t change how you are with people , please. Just learn not to expect anything back. It’s their problem not yours 👍🏼

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

I filmed this then did a mate's mother's garden for free so doubt I will change, maybe change my outlook and expectations like you say, thanks 👍

[@giff1669]

@@LewisgardenservicesLtd good lad 👍🏼

[@philleggitt3005]

@@LewisgardenservicesLtd Good people dont change...Stay true to yourself, as the above shows us, yours is the big heart...Thanks...

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

​@@philleggitt3005thanks 👍

[@LabRat6619]

​@@LewisgardenservicesLtd you are getting mugged off. Spread your time and money to your wife, kids, family. Anyone wanting things for nothing is not a good person, just a grifter. Whilst WE break our backs.

[@LupaDomina]

As someone who has been surprised multiple times over the years by the kindness of strangers - please don't underestimate the beautiful memories you leave behind. I honestly find that when I am about to lose my faith in humanity - humanity fights back with the most glorious gifts of unexpected empathy. There are still some of us out there who are good 'uns! 🙏

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

There are more good than bad and these great comments have reminded me. Many thanks 👍

[@chrispieters5170]

Blessings Brother

[@drewkiely901]

I can 100% relate to this because I’m a gardener too. I still find myself doing the little extras for people within reason or if my time will allow it . I completely get where you are coming from , the trick for me is to continue to occasionally do the little extras for clients but if they start to have petty,fussy or unreasonable complaints then that’s it as far as the small added extras go , I then just stick to my original brief moving forward into the future. Don’t change your good values but change your perspective for individuals who have disappointed you.

[@kr0gan105]

Don’t change mate. The vast majority of people would really appreciate the way u are. All the best

[@kirito3082]

I disagree, he does need to change, if this is frustrating him he needs to think of a policy for when to charge, and discipline to follow whatever decision he makes

[@bwingonwoger3354]

Nathan, there’s an old saying that goes, “No good deed goes unpunished”. I’m a commercial landlord and I’ve always prided myself on being fair with tenants and helping them when I thought there was a genuine need. Like you, I had my generosity constantly abused during the Covid period with rental forgiveness and reductions. Not a word of thanks through it all from any of them despite knowing many of them personally. So I’ve hardened up since then and now, simply play a straight bat as it were. I’m still a fair minded person but now won’t be swayed by anyone’s hard luck story. Live your life on you’re own terms mate. The “give me free stuff” brigade don’t deserve your compassion.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Thanks for that👍fair but straight down the line means everyone knows what's what which sounds perfect. Thanks for watching

[@effexon]

I saw ECB chairman I think comment that mortgage owners had it easy and cheap for long.... as bitter as that now feels first glance, it is very true. Sometimes you have it good, sometimes someone else. over time on average that evens out. There's just not much to "teach lesson" these days coz help is so easy to get. Over longer time Ive started to think similar way of foodbanks... those can be good but similar problem, coz if ya live far from those, bus ticket is too much so only those lucky ones and brazen enough to go there can collect free food. Im not saying everyone is like that but over time these people have increased a lot. During covid they made smart and delivered home, chance to inspect if they are talking true or not + avoided this wasted time and energy of stressed people with lack of sleep and food having to wait there out in public.

[@pistonslapuk]

I’m very much like you mate and I struggle with this too. Some people mistake you being nice for being a soft touch. I’d just put them straight going forward but never change who you are because the people who will appreciate it you will make their year believe me! If you was in my neck of the woods I’d be booking you! All the best from Yorkshire mate, Leon.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Thanks that's very kind, did a last minute job today, a paying job but they had a deadline which we helped out with and they were so grateful, so yes things are appreciated 👍 cheers for watching and if I relocate to Yorkshire I'll let you know 😅 cheers

[@paulmorris5166]

That is so true. I have had a great life but my late wife always said I was too nice and easy going until I turned and then it shocked people how nasty I could be when pushed,

[@pablo9364]

There are people amongst us who look like normal people but they are demons. Selfish , self centred , ignorant TAKERS . They will gladly have you work for them and pay you nothing and feel great about it. Sometimes it’s easy to let your guard down and forget these people really exist. Stay being yourself , good natured, considerate, kind to the needy, honourable, respectful , loyal and highly professional. Don’t waste a single second of your time on these lowlifes ever.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Thanks for that and yes, guess be more mindful of what and for whom I'm doing things for. Cheers 👍

[@WillyEckaslike]

@@LewisgardenservicesLtd in the post social media world there are too many narcissistic people around...try to see it like u did what was right and they ar the problem..dont get bitter just learn to read the signs

[@James-gf9jl]

It's extremely fashionable to be a tvvat, these days. That's why there are so many of them.

[@lizbull4263]

I wish you did gardens in my area!!

[@jonbates2984]

More than ever, with so many thinking that they are so special, I believe in “the more people I meet, the more I love my dog!” And whilst your feelings are understandable, I have a feeling that it’s just your nature to be thoughtful. Take care and stay safe

[@BionicRusty]

As I’ve got older, I’m a lot more selective of who I’ll do favour’s for. I’ve been taken advantage of, left, right and centre and, like you, had it thrown in my face. That said, it’s people like you, my friend, who are the real backbone of society. So good on you. 👏👏👏

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Being more selective with age must happen to us all through life. Thanks and cheers for that👍

[@Sweepee-v2v]

Lovely comment from a great person, to another great person. Love it 😊

[@BionicRusty]

@@Sweepee-v2v That’s very sweet of you to say. Thank you 🙏 I, like you, appreciate the good people in life. Wishing you a wonderful weekend 🙏

[@johnbateman3244]

I was in business for 36 years as an electrical contractor. Every time I did something to help someone out it came back and bit me in the backside. I have stories too numerous to mention but I know exactly how you feel. I'm retired now and still get asked to do things. I did for a while and then one day I said no more and when I'm asked now I just say "no I'm sorry I don't do anything for anyone anymore" even to family who were the biggest culprits of all. I don't get asked now. My motto was always. You can't please all of the people all of the time and you can't please some of the b***ers at all. The world is full of takers.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Plenty of takers out there unfortunately. Thanks for watching 👍

[@moonrunner1973]

Same here and I was a sparky too! I was my own worst enemy and didn't learn how to say 'no' to these parasites until later in life.

[@neenekinskins6241]

Yes, my husband and I took a break from helping people because most of the time we just got used. Whether it was dog training or husband (Mr Fix it) making/fixing things. BUT, we are always there for the genuine ones. You can't lose faith entirely.

[@johnbateman3244]

@@neenekinskins6241 Sadly now I have almost lost total faith. I have been a giver and fixer all my life. There are times now that I'm when I could do with a hand because even though I hate to admit it there are some things I find a physical challenge. So when I ask the ones I have helped the most they are always the ones that have an immovable committments and would love to help if only they had time. I'm so cynical now I can almost predict the answers.

[@EE12CSVT]

@@johnbateman3244 "I'll give you a hand next weekend with that bit of furniture." "OK, I'l call you when I'm ready" Next weekend: "Oh, sorree, I'm away for the weekend at an event [which he planned weeks in advance and booked accommodation for]" Yeah, try not lying next time

[@GaZonk100]

saying NO with no explanation and a smile...is a great feeling

[@AViewFromTheMersey]

Totally agree 💯 it seems like after COVID people have become more selfish and have an agenda at all times, and no matter how much you try to brush it off or keep your head up, it finally does get to you and bear you down brother! Stay strong and your choice is right for your mental health more than anything! 💚🙏👍

[@godzillazfriction]

uhhhhhhhhhhh, it was always like that

[@AViewFromTheMersey]

@@godzillazfriction hasn't always been in my world? But your right maybe it's the people around certain people?

[@AViewFromTheMersey]

@@godzillazfriction haha also what's with the big uhhhhhhh little childish don't you think?

[@godzillazfriction]

@@AViewFromTheMersey your 'haha' and the way you type makes you actually seem like a child... gtfo

[@AViewFromTheMersey]

@@godzillazfriction I am that's why mentally the age of anyway! So that's good spot!

[@Timo09timo]

If everyone stopped doing good then the world wouldn't be worth living in .it's people like you that hold the bad back keep being friendly and helpful as that is being you don't let the bad people stop you being you .fulfilment is being yourself and a true rebel is somone who isn't following the cround and are just staying true to themselves

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Thanks, keep pushing on doing the right thing when we can. Luckily new week an have had some great interactions with people. Cheers 👍

[@philipwebb8297]

He's a good guy! A typical denizen of Wetherspoons pub. That's meant as a compliment! It's all those geeks who have gotten it wrong! A geek incidentally is a man who lies in a cage on a bed of filthy straw in a carnival freak-show and bites the heads off live chickens and makes sub-human noise, and is billed as having been raised by wild animals in the jungles of Borneo. A geek has sunk about as low as a human being can sink in the social-order, except for his final resting-place in a potter’s-field.

[@kaydee5352]

Well said.

[@windelf1]

The road to hell is paved with good intentions.. very interesting old saying

[@Timo09timo]

@@windelf1 I know what you mean ,only the blood of the saviour gets you off that road

[@mariam6822]

I totally understand your frustration. One rule I follow. Don't lose your good nature...don't throw pearls to swine, give to those who appreciate your pearls! ❤

[@slowmarchingband1]

It's not just you Nathan, we've had a few instances like that this year. Sadly, many people have short memories and/or place little value on good deeds.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Not ideal but glad to know it's not just me. Maybe less value on doing these things as I pass it off as a two minute jobs and don't worry about it. Something of nothing work wise but something larger in our goodwill. Cheers 👍 have a good week 👌

[@slowmarchingband1]

You too mate 👍

[@allords1]

We know how you feel. The world is going that way here too, in Australia. We're just happy that chaps like you still exist! Setting a good example. Remember, the Big Guy knows your heart.

[@funkymoped]

I totally get where you are. I did something last year that totally changed two people's lives for the better and they saw my kindness and generosity as a weakness and exploited it. At the same time I'm not going to let two ungrateful people undermine my good nature. Keep the faith, 99% of the time most people are appreciative, don't let the 1% get to you.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

It's disappointing when it happens but good on you for pushing on and you're right, more good than bad. Cheers

[@tonyclarke1415]

Keep being true to yourself Nathan. Don't take their nonsense onto your shoulders, that's their burden to carry, not yours

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Cheers for the comment 👍 will do

[@Northman_Roams]

100% spot on. I've gone beyond at work to help out and within the space of 7 months, I'm now sitting on a final written warning for firstly being off on doctors orders due to a degenerative foot disorder (Osteoarthritis) and then having a tooth extracted and couldn't get an appointment for three days and missed ONE SHIFT. Taking the company to a tribunal and going to take the bastards to the cleaners.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Good luck with that and thanks for watching 👍

[@raven7458]

Don’t stop being who you are. There are two types of people in this world assholes and those who aren’t. I’m hoping in life I come across, more people like you, then assholes 😂❤

[@ASavageEye]

After 25 years in retail I finally reached this point too. Just like you I am always asked for help from customers, mostly older people or people with some disability or something, and I have always been more than happy to help. Most people are genuinely grateful and I often have a nice conversation or a laugh with these customers. More and more however these people were starting to annoy me and I am now VERY selective about who I actually help. The first thing I started to notice was people with no obvious issues were now asking for help reaching/finding things. I though to myself...ok, they could have non obvious issues or this could simply be their first time in our store. So I let it go. Over time however I realised many of these people simply didnt want to bother looking for things. I cannot stand lazy people. So now I just point them in the general direction and walk away. The biggest issue however, and the one that made me just refuse to help most people anymore, was when I would help someone find/lift something and they would immediately ask me for something else. Before I knew it I was basically doing their entire shopping for them as they strolled slowly towards the checkout chatting on their phones. This started to happen almost daily and I had enough. The final straw was an elderly woman who came in and needed help lifting 3 bags of compost into her trolley. These are big bags and probably weigh as much as she did so obviously I was happy to help her out and lifted them in. To my slight annoyance, but also understanding, she asked if I would put them into her car after she paid. She said her son would take them out at home. So of course I said that wouldnt be a problem. I lost the plot however when we reached her car and I discovered her 50yr old son sitting in the front drivers seat playing Raid Shadow Legends on his phone. I wont repeat what I actually called him for being a lazy piece of human waste. That was the moment I lost my faith in humanity and I doubt I will ever get it back.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

I can see why you were so annoyed, too lazy to get out of the car and help his mother, we look after gardens where able family members just can’t be bothered. its a job for us but i just don’t ghet how poeople dont help out. Cheers

[@jenny1234361]

Am I missing something here? Isn’t retail a SERVICE industry? You work there everyday so you would know where stuff is. The customers don’t. It’s often frustrating and time consuming trying to figure out where stuff is in all the different shops. The customer doesn’t do shop layout, stock the shelves, have access to inventory lists in the hundreds of different shops they may frequent. What does your job description say? Does it say serve customers, or is it just stand at a register and collect the money? Just stock shelves…. Getting annoyed with customers who ask for assistance or are made to feel you can’t be bothered assisting them, or berating someone minding their own business in a car waiting for a relative to finish shopping, is a fast way for customers not bothering to come back. Less customers means less money to the business, means less money to pay for your job. Might mean you lose your job. You say 25 years in retail, yet you don’t seem to understand that your pay comes from the customer via the business? Consider the online shopper…. Does a search on a website…item found in seconds, payment in seconds, items delivered at door through post. Easier..no travel to shop, no parking, no difficulty finding where item is, no queuing to pay, faster payment. Saves a lot of time and hassle. Postage often costs less than petrol and time lost in getting to a shop, parking, finding items, queuing at a register, loading / unloading items in a car. No need to be on premises…no need for retail worker. The fellow in the video is talking about doing things while NOT getting paid for it. You are paid for your time in the shop, correct?

[@ASavageEye]

@jenny1234361 customer service does not mean they get to use the staff because they are lazy. It's about helping people who need it. I stated quite clearly I will happily help genuine customers but they are not the issue. There is a growing trend of entitlement and laziness which I will not give into. Also, just for reference, my job description dot not in fact mention customer service. Most retails, at least here in Ireland anyway, do not put that in job descriptions anymore fir the very reason that it puts pressure on staff to do anything and everything a customer wants. Training staff to be helpful and polite as much as possible is what we do and that is all we need. So no I won't lose my job for refusing to help someone that does not actually need it because even if they complain my boss will know why I refused and will have my back. I actually have the highest customer service rating in my region and top 5 in the country so clearly your idea of what my job should be is wrong.

[@gary637]

@@jenny1234361 Jenny, he's not a personal shopper, especially when a bone idle son is sitting there not helping.

[@elizabethc9406]

Jesus you sound as bad as each other negative energy.

[@jesuslives952]

What is important is that this has taken your joy of helping because you were used ! Thankyou for your service to people ! Love from Australia !

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Thanks, moved on now and hi to Australia 👍

[@trueman4590]

One foot in the Grave’s Victor Meldrew is a great example of what happens when a person tries to push back against the selfish behaviour of the people he encounters. Ultimately, Victor always comes worse off. I’ve learnt over time to roll with the punches and choose my battles!!

[@MustafaKulle]

I feel your pain. There is a limit to everything. Once we reach a certain threshold, that's when we have to put ourselves first and prioritise our needs. Time is the most valuable currency. You do what you have to do, sir. 👊

[@chickenconnoisseursdad2725]

A lot of respect for you buddy👊🏿. I've had to change my ways over the years to become the person I am now! People take kindness for weakness too much nowadays and it's totally unnecessary for them to do so 😭

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Yea they do at times. It's a funny old world. Thanks for watching 👍

[@chickenconnoisseursdad2725]

@@LewisgardenservicesLtd 👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿

[@seanyuke3249]

Don't let their problems make you a lesser human. You're alright.

[@derekgillan7314]

As an engineer, I was asked a few years ago if I would service a neighbours car, I didn't know the guy but said yes, he said can you replace the brakes too, I said yes. He then said I will get you a box of chocolates for your wife. I said no problem get my wife to fix your car. He told all the other neighbours I wasn't helpful. lol

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

🙄takes all sorts . Thanks for watching 👍

[@markfox1545]

You're an engineer but spell 'brakes' as 'breaks'? I wouldn't trust you to change a battery in a torch. 😅😅😅

[@derekgillan7314]

@@markfox1545 LOL I agree.

[@heavyflakoverthetarget6275]

I had my own contract gardening business for 23years, I was exactly like you. Always tried to help people out, for free normally. Last winter people's unkindness got to me and I decided to retire........ Not one word of thanks or one gift from people I'd worked for, for many years. But packing it all in was the best thing I've ever done 😁. I didn't realise just how unhappy it was all making me.

[@Bosie24]

Awe, I'm really sorry that nobody had the decency to even say Thankyou, what despicable scumbags🤯However, always remember the old adage, "he who laughs last, laughs longest🤣!" By now they will have realized they will never have a Gardener like you again and to hire firms is very expensive😲Karma, my friend, Karma, get's them all in the end 👿🤜🏽🚪👊🏽😈

[@nataliazakula3400]

Sorry you ended under these circumstances, yet great news you’re enjoying retirement-congrats!

[@1958RBS]

I absolutely understand what you're saying, but I know how much this rotten world needs kind people like you!

[@ramilapatel8814]

Dear Lewis, you are a great human being and give me faith that there are good people like you in this world. Take care as you are a much better person than those people and please don't give up.

[@DavidMartin-ym2te]

I've stopped a volunteering role recently for similar reasons. Working for free to help the community since 2013 and was beginning to feel an utter mug. Life's too short to give up hours of your life to be taken for granted.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

I can feel that way, good on you for doing all that tho. Cheers 👍

[@pro_muso]

I feel exactly the same way mate. Even small things like letting people in traffic or opening a door for someone and they can't even acknowledge it. But then you get those people who really appreciate it and it evens out. Keep your chin up bro. You're a good guy and it's just your nature.

[@Gardennatureandliving]

Hang in there dude. Ive also been gardening for 30 years and have found the same thing. But I've also found that every now and again a kind deed means the world to some people and they are really grateful. Its these people that keep me going.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Cheers 👍the good outways the bad hopefully

[@mikeedwards8694]

Don’t let others change who you are !

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

You're right, let the bad instances pass me by hopefully 🤞👍 cheers

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

I’m a nurse and when I worked in the hospital I would go above and beyond for my patients and co workers, many stated taking advantage because I don’t say no. One day my exhaustive efforts were for nothing and I was frustrated and disappointed, a coworker said to me, “no good deed goes unpunished”……and that is the absolute truth !!!! I’m far more selective these days and don’t offer to do everything for everybody ! God bless you

[@Lanokota]

I can understand how you feel. Long ago, I used to do technical support and had to be at conferences to help customers with IT related problems. Some people are fine, others are very grateful and wonderful to work with. However, you always get these special people who are entitled and make demands that are unreasonable. It actually bothered me to the point where I had nightmares about the work even years after I quit that job. But, on behalf of the people who do understand your kindness and respect your time, thank you! You are a legend 👍

[@martincollins6632]

Sometimes you just have to get stuff off your chest and have a bit of a self-debrief mate. You're a good bloke. Don't let those that have lost their way bring you down.

[@dwilliams6346]

This is the first time I've visited your channel Nathan, and let me tell you, I resonate with you massively. What you're dealing with is a deeply entitled societal epidemic, a Heinx 57 variety of personality disorders which no longer seem to have a filter, which thinks it has the right to pick someone as the days victim to beat with a stick. It's a growing problem which seems to be affecting many people who are more of a sanguine type of person, who is mature and civilised enough to be non-confrontation, reserved, polite and chooses to diffuse issues rather than escalate them. The problem is, these choleric lot *want* confrontation, they *want* retaliation, they *want* full scale wars, all so they can offload whatever troubles and fears etc. burdening them like you don't also have those affecting your life. Many, myself included, have been orientated to submit to the pressure placed on you to be a people-pleaser, a yes-man, loaded with expectations to do things for gratis because there is some written law that says you are obligated to for people who simply can't be a*sed. I've dealt with it in my own family since I was a teenager where nothing you ever do is good enough, nothing, and when it is there is always something to nit-pick, minimise and invalidate about you and your efforts to make you feel like s***. I started my own gardening business myself and sacked it in within two years because people either wanted me to buy, plan and do everything so they didn't have to, didn't pay me or pushed their luck....or they'd call me to their property, ask for a quote and advice only to steal the ideas to do the work themselves. My biggest customer actually expected me to buy everything, do the work and then pay me after, who'd then complain to me that I didn't remind her to pay me. And me being that soft-touch to keep her sweet just tolerated it but ended up going broke, to the point I couldn't even afford to put petrol in the motor. Still, not even a jolt to her conscience, but then turned on me again when I had to resign from the job. People are parasites I'm sorry to say, and want everything for nothing. Most of the worst ones have never done a days hard graft in their life, all of them are real life Boyce's and who look down on us as lowly plebeian peasants because we've got a few quid less than them and get our grubs dirty for a living. The more you say yes, the more you become the town simp because as soon as word of mouth spreads that this guy does freebies, what's good for the goose is good for the gander in their eyes; but the instant you say no - all hell breaks lose. They think 'how dare you say no to me!' They'll even go so far as to muddy your name so you don't get anymore business. But let me just say, don't let these people erode your principles mate. People may perceive your complaint here as sour grapes but many know what you're talking about. They'll see it as just being isolated incidents, but they are small drops accumulated over a long time, as the old saying goes 'slow dripping wears the stone' and eventually you just throw in the towel. As you said, you know who are good for it and appreciative but people want to use others as their emotional punchbag to find trivial things to moan and kick-off about to offload their anger, frustration and agitations, without any conscience for the fact that we're human beings with feelings and emotions too, who are under far more pressure and stress everyday trying to keep our own heads and our family's heads above water in what is fast moving towards a 21st century Depression and a society where every sadistic bstd either wants to cancel you or take a piece of flesh because as men we're still walking around in 2023 with that chivalry cloud hanging over us that says we're only good for how much blood we spill. Stay as you are Nathan. If you let them hack away at your values my friend, you end up losing them for yourself and those who deserve them the most. Trust me, I went there, and it's a hard fight to find the road back. Take care. All the best 👍

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

What an amazing comment, thanks for such a true comment. It's been amazing to hear so many stories, not in a good way but just to validate my feelings. I'm working my way through the comments but had to reply to this one as soon as I checked in, not just because of the Welsh flag on your profile but because of the time you took out of your evening to write such a comment. I've moved on from last week, got over myself, and those who made me feel crap and have eyes open for future interactions. Again, many thanks for you comment 👍🙏

[@fusionfan6883]

Well said and I hope it was cathartic for you too.

[@zeb33369]

I hear you, on the other hand you teach people how to treat you. When you take on a job you tell the customer "I'll need x amount up front for supplies". If they don't want to do that, that's a HUGE RED FLAG. Just don't take the job, simple. If you keep bending to unreasonable ppl, they'll never learn and take more and more advantage of you.. but only bc YOU LET THEM

[@effexon]

Im sorry to hear that you had to quit business.... Ive had similar experiences early with computers so Im careful not to offer help in that aspect, it is same as gardening + also mum is in garden industry and said exact same things of that low paid profession. Service industries are tough, sure being some retailer can be too, but they can be smart and just wait for something to get more demand, no hardship to collect money there once timing is right. As much as I dont like apple policies on repair etc, thye have my respect for not budging with price cuts and all that people and experts of all kinds, let alone amateur in that business journos, constantly pressure them to 'should do'. That being said, be it dvd or smartphone, much easier than doing same with service like these 2 industries, based purely on work.

[@snowols]

Bud keep your head up.The times that they complain after you've done a good gesture will hurt but I hope that all the times you are appreciated outweigh the few negatives. Stay strong bud. Looks like you're a good one

[@kougerat5388]

People like that will never change it's who they are, I learnt this from my own family, year in year out it was always me running around putting myself out and yet the petty complaints never stopped, you can never please some people. My mum told me a quote about this because she could see first hand what was going on as it was my dad and my brother who were like this, both totally self absorbed ! The quote is "The more you do the more you may" well I stopped being made a mug of years ago and now I won't do anything at all for my brother and to this day he still refuses to see his own selfishness, my dad on the other hand actually apologised to me in recent years when he finally faced up to what a selfish narcissist my brother is and has always been. I just lost mum and dad in the last 6 months after living with them and looking after them for the last 7 years and even now my brother is making it all about him, he didn't approve of me looking after them because we didn't get his okay thus he never lifted a finger in all that time, he used it as a cop-out. I stayed with them so they could die at home which is what they both wanted, they asked me if I was prepared to see it through which I did and I thought my brother would be relieved to know that our folks were being well cared for in their final years but no! I've had customers that have taken the piss a few times but it's so much harder to deal with when it's family because you still have to see them the only good thing is that now my folks are gone I can move on and break all contact with my toxic brother. Anyway mate be as careful as you can be and try not to let these people change your good nature, you clearly are one of the good guys !

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss and your family problems. It is more difficult when family is involved. You can forever hold in your heart what you did for you parents and don't worry what other family think or say you did the right but difficult thing. Look after yourself, we know nothing about each other except a video and comment but here if you ever need to chat. Take care👍

[@LilyGazou]

You did the right thing. ❤

[@ianallen1098]

Same as myself helped people out all my life now I am disabled through back breaking work and helping so called friends and not charging a penny I often look around when I'm struggling with the state I'm in health wise there's no one, I know it gets to you and you seem the type of man who would help anyone in trouble but don't because nobody you've ever helped in past or in the future will return the favour believe you me .

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Sounds rough, hope things improve for you. Thanks for watching 👍

[@tomwhelan4561]

I'm with you mate! People are so full of themselves!

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Some definitely are. Thanks for watching 👍

[@Steamerbeen]

I have been a bad human. Now I am a good one, or at least try to be. My greatest strength is empathy but you are right, help always seems to be one way. Thats Charity not help, but we all know these individuals are not charitable cases in “need of help” - when you said “its not the thing to do”, it absolutely is mate! Stupid people need to be put in their box or it bleeds over.

[@NatashaFletcher-er1go]

Please don't lose faith! I am always amazed and so grateful when a stranger helps me out and I think how much that person has made my day. Please do not let the bad incidents rule over the good. You will always be remembered for those acts of kindness and in a world that is in the state it's in we need more men like you.

[@billmcmeekin7909]

Remember how many people your positive actions have effected over the years. Don't change who you are and great nature over a few bad individuals. The world is a better place with your helpful good will. If you quit, you'll find you become more sour, instead of relieved and happier. Take a long weekend break, unwind and regroup bud. Cheers from Canada :⁠-⁠)

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Thanks for your comment, hi to you in Canada 👋 have gained many wonderful customers over the years that started with a simple helpful act so it does work out. Cheers

[@TripinHeidi]

Please don’t lose your faith - not everyone is like that. I’m always very grateful if someone helps me out.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

You're right, good people everywhere, I just ran into a spell of bad ones. Thanks 👍

[@happydays9613]

I totally understand what your saying but don't turn into a bitter, nasty person, not everyone takes advantage or has that intention to after a good deed to have a selective memory. I had a builder that did some work for me, everything he said he could do, I said tell me a figure so I can pay him as don't expect something for nothing, inculding extras that he agreed to. All was good, I had just lost my mom and was just trying to take 1 day at a time, which he ended up knowing about. He came in one day, did a quick job and I said could you do this if you remember. The job was nothing major took 10 mins, just changing over a fire alarm. I never asked him to do anything without paying #facts. I had drawn out cash in advance to keep at home in case he felt he didn't price correctly due to materials. He ripped my head off about the fire alarm and made out I was taking advantage of him. I said I asked you when you came in and you said yes and I reminded you as you were about to leave plus, I have £20 to pay you as previously agreed. I reminded him that I hadn't asked him to do anything without me paying something. He then peddled back. I gave him the benefit of that situation and put it down to him having a bad day. Mind you I gave him loads of hot drinks and biscuits on request and was a laid back customer, by choice, so he was well looked after here. So it comes to a final job, I thought to help out as he was struggling to find what part I wanted I would get bits in as he couldn't get the parts and was happy for me to get it, which I double checked. I asked 5 times what I needed to get. Got it, was really chuffed I could help as had written all information down which he asked me to repeat. I called left a message saying got the stuff as agreed. See you on such a such a date. He rang back to state, he had a problem and I seem to think things are done for free wtf, he ripped my head off like I was a piece of trash, and made out I kept adding things to tasks that were agreed and I had written down and gone over with him. All the work I asked him to do was agreed at the start of the working relationship to get jobs done so I hadn't added fart as extra to tasks. I felt like crap and was really upset as mum had not long passed. Told him that was not my intention where he felt used as anything asked was agreed in advance with our verbal agreement and I paid for everything. It turned out he had dropped his dinner and had a bad day so took it out on me when the issue was with a customer that did take the piss, not me and the fact his cooked dinner ended up on the floor. I will never be as laid back again and needless to say I didn't use him after that for other jobs, as was transferring his issues onto me as a easy target The nice customer. So I would say to you, the feeling works both ways, but gage people and assess, don't turn into someone bitter not addressing the real issues because it is easier to be upset with other people that are actually good decent people. Do good and good Karma will follow. If you run into someone who has taken the pee like that lady you did the garden for free, tell them truths don't bottle it in and snap at the wrong people or judge others as if their them it just isn’t fair. Stay blessed.

[@wombat3455]

It's not easy to take the courageous path and try to live by a good set of values. When you look back on your life it will be something to be proud of. Having said that I've helped people at work who said they were 'suicidal' who then promptly stabbed me in the back. If I hear the words 'my mental health' I'm not interested now

[@traciebushnell1425]

Hey just do you , take a doing a favour break we don't have to be nice all the time focus on the paid work people always seek you out when they want off you maybe just don't get involved in chat say your short on time if there s time left and it's a one off cut today on your grass as I'm losing my lunch break to do it , I've worked as a stylist so people can exhaust you stalk you with txt late I set my boundaries hey are you in Southampton for a garden quote ? Best wishes

[@wodm]

The speed that appreciation turns to expectation is frightening. Never lower your standards to match others.

[@curtisrobinson7962]

Never keep up with the Joneses. Drag them down to your level. It's cheaper. Quentin Crisp

[@davidhamilton8068]

Total with you nath, had it myself last month and I lost sleep over it and was genuinely upset by the whole thing .. Used to do a customers mums garden , she wasn't a well off old lady so we used to just cut the front and she would cut the back lawn herself, after 5 years of doing this the old dear was struggling so I decided to cut the back for her free of charge this carried on for 15 years until she passed 😔she was a loverly woman and I'd taken all my 3 sons to visit her when they were born.. 6 months after she had died I was still doing the garden and I thought why am I doing this garden on the mega cheap for the family that were in the process of selling the house, so I bumped it up a tenner which was still a little on the cheap side and I put her daughters up a fiver to keep up with inflation, well she kicks off sacks me and gets another gardeners after 20 years and not only that she got her nextdoor neighbours to go with her new gardener to so 3 customers gone all because I'd cut her mums back lawn 300 times for free and picked up all the leaves for 15 years to😅 some people are cunts.. her mother would be turning in her grave if she new,the house is up for sale for 450000🤪

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

That's crap mate, the family should have done something generous for all those years you did for their mother what they couldn't be bothered to do. Drives me mad in fact, we had similar years ago where we were maintaining an old dears garden. Not for free but we did loads extra, around the house too and even got some shopping now and then when I knew she couldn't get out. Did loads and all she ever said was how busy and how lovely her family were, I never met them before she passed but she always said she told them how helpful I was was she phoned them. She passed, they were around her places like flies on shit getting their hand on what they could and I didn't get a thank you for all you did for our mum or anything. No interest in her until they could get something without helping her around the house or garden. Does get to you those ones. Cheers mate, appreciate the time to write that comment 👍

[@desyinglish9145]

WOW !!! What a generation that is following us ! Not all but a hell of a lot of em , entitled greedy and lazy . No hope ?

[@davidhamilton8068]

I wear my heart on my sleeve and don't plan on changing that cunt get cut out of my life if they are not worthy 👌✌️

[@EcopureWindowCleaning]

People will be very nice to you all the time your doing something cheap or free. You work for money so don't sell yourself cheap.

[@drtydawg73]

i feel you brother, unfortunately this sort of thing is going to get far worse and more common. we are in the last days. God bless you brother.

[@melaniecarter6014]

People will always take advantage. Boundaries and self worth have so much importance

[@Batstrings]

i know how you feel mate. i was a gardener too. ive had all the experiences you mention too. the oldest customers tend to be the better ones unless they get to the senile stage. the pain in the arses tend to be those below 50 who think only they matter, the NIMBY types. i ended up dropping one job after another to avoid annoying situations , older customers passed away, until i got down to a job or two a day and so depressed i found it hard to leave the house at all. Life can get to you that way, which is sad when all you want to do is help folks and make a few quid to live, but you end up feeling used. society is getting worse, just pick and choose more wisely who you do favours for as some aren't worth the hassle

[@liverpoollass7600]

Can't believe that both of these people didn't even give you a few bottles of lager or a bottle of wine, the next time they saw you as a thank you. If it would of been me I would of, as its just common courtesy to give a little gesture of thanks. Please don't change the way you are, there are very few gentlemen left these days and majority of those people you have helped, will really have appreciated it.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Haven't changed much, moved on and got over it. Happy to help out still. Thanks for your comment 👍

[@Leaptab]

I had a guy witness my car hit in a car park when I was out eating. He had to come tobthe police station to make the report and forbhis time I gave him a litre bottle of Jack Daniels no. 7. We need to reward people for doing good things so they keep being awesome but sadly most people are takers and stingey. Hell I do a lot of stuff for free and save people time and money and all i would like back in return is some thanks and gratitude for a good deed done, extremely rare to happen and from my own observations women are the worst with entitlement as they have been conditioned for people to kiss their arse. Also same does for people fucking up, getting an apology or admission they are at fault is like pulling test, for them to offer something to rectify the problem again is stupidity rare. I'm going to stop being the nice guy as it feels like you're being exploited and taken for a dummy, everyone is out for themselves to get as much as they can for themselves, lie, cheat or steal

[@sue7621]

@@LewisgardenservicesLtdgood lad🙌🙌🥰

[@neilbirch8431]

The world needs more people like you. Ignore the noise. Keep doing what you are doing.

[@_DROM_]

The irony here is that people like you don't let my faith in humanity die, because I've had with human beings. It's sad, really. Be you, man. These people have a lot of learning to do to be able to catch up to you.

[@shazuahad]

Been there done that. I helped people out for years and even worked my ass off for them when they were desperate. And for what? Only to get punished, cheated and snubbed in return? Then I started to realise these people create their own problems and then play the victims. You're not here to please anyone. You do what your heart says sir. 💪

[@johnaneal0803]

Fella, my heart goes out to you and I totally understand how you feel. But guys like you make me keep my faith in humanity so don’t give up! Top man!!!!!!

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

People are awful. People see kindness as weakness. People let you down. People have short memories. People are everywhere. People equals problems. Give nothing for free, it will hurt you eventually. Take care. 👍🏻

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

I get on ok with most, I sometimes just feel time and energy is wasted and I've only so much😬 cheers mate👍 have a good week

[@highdownmartin]

@@LewisgardenservicesLtden I read that post I thought “ that’s not me” Hope it works for them, but I can’t be like that. Don’t stop giving, just maybe give a little bit less. Or charge a nominal amount.

[@highdownmartin]

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[@leecasey8309]

Amen Brother, it’s getting old thing 100% , few more creak moans, the little things pile up u just become more aware of things. like ‘Respect’…

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

With age.....and all that😅 jokes aside time is more precious. Cheers and thanks for taking the time to comment 👍

[@hanb8737]

My neighbour has been mowing my nature strip for over a year. He does an amazing job- he’s got it looking like a bowling green! I feel so indebted to him, but he says he doesn’t want anything for it. I love where I live- it’s a great little community where everyone looks out for each other and help when needed.

[@Jackie-ji2sj]

SAME HERE. GAVE UP HELPING PEOPLE YEARS AGO ❤ I NOW HELP ALL ANIMALS AND ITS VERY REWARDING ❤

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Animal usually appreciate everything and are always happy to see you👌 cheers

[@johnpeters7316]

Glad it’s not just me feeling that, I’ve been doing garden/tree work for 30 odd years too and I completely agree. There are some customers that are very appreciative of what we do but unfortunately there are some that take us for granted. I just need to harden up and not help people really, which is a shame. Take care mate.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

I think, an easy 2 minute job with our kit is often a big job for someone without the kit or experience. I'm happy enough to do what I can but think there's got to be a limit. Maybe I should have said what I thought to them rather than brushing it off only for it to get to me later. Thanks for watching and the comment 👍

[@LaureninGermany]

Don’t become that person. It’s not who you are and it’ll make you miserable. For every 10, 20, 30 ungrateful people that make you feel like you‘ve been an idiot, you honestly restore someone else’s faith in humanity. It can give that person more of a boost than you can know, even through the internet.

[@shanelaurent4221]

You're absolutely right, something we should all keep in mind

[@HalsPals]

A far, far majority of People have no appreciation but instead focus on getting more. I'm 57 and still appreciate every kind gesture ever done for me. I don't forget and am always thankful.

[@shanewarnes7339]

It always happens to the good guys. Sorry mate keep up your good work.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

It does because the bad ones won't do it🤔 cheers 👍 all good now and back to it. Thanks

[@nataliazakula3400]

It’s draining. I’ve been there and feel your dejection. People are brought up more and more to be self-involved asses, and think nothing of being deceitful to grab what they want. Don’t let their lack of character pull you down. First time I’ve watched you and I can tell you’re great guy of high character.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Cheers 👍

[@funkyduckproductions.8844]

You will always be you. Sometimes people will let you down. But don't let that change who you are.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

You're probably right 👍 cheers

[@Mark-gp4yn]

I am a landscape gardener myself. You are so right. Most of the time it doesn't get to us, but every so often I just want to have a little cry to myself. I am a middle aged man and i see so much selfishness, that it's beginning to change me for the worst. Since the pandemic matters seem to have gotten worse. No-one wants to go out of their way to help. It is so sad to see. Keep going my friend, and thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Thanks, keep at it yourself mate👍

[@peterianstaker5386]

Don’t lose faith pal. There are a lot of arseholes in the world with backwards priorities but not all of us are like that 👍

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

You're right, not everyone is like it. Cheers 👍

[@ianlaccohee7180]

You’re quite right. Inside every cynical person, is a disappointed realist.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Something like that, tough skins are well earned sometimes unfortunately. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment 👍

[@jamesscott3016]

Hi, I've never seen this channel before, it just popped up on my main page but i was curious as to what was going on. Let me just say that you shouldn't change who you are and your good nature, this is who you are and you shouldn't let some selfish people change that about you. I've never seen any of your videos but from what i'm gathering you help people out at times. Think of all those lives that you have helped along the years, it may not seem like much but it may mean a lot to them. Maybe you are the person who is giving THEM faith in humanity. There's always the knock on effect. Idiots will be idiots, don't let them get you down. God bless and take care matey.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Thanks for your comment, have moved on now and all good 👍

[@Wie-gehts-8]

People are the worst things on the planet- how they treat people who are different, how they treat animals, the selfishness and arrogance of people ….. the list goes on and on!!! Would have animals any day!!!!!🐥🐶🐹🐢🐟

[@hippy420]

As a gardener myself can totally relate to this video. Thanks for making it 👍 you're not alone.