Spotted the guy who makes 'being helpful' look like a threat
Saw this guy at that fancy mineral springs resort upstate. He spent twenty minutes on his knees in the lobby, not just fixing a loose hinge on an antique side table, but tightening every single screw on every chair in the corner of the room. He was doing it with this terrifying, laser-focused intensity, like if one chair wobbled, the whole building would collapse. The concierge was just standing there watching him. He wasn't a guest who just broke something—he had a kit, a tape measure, and a look like he was performing surgery. Who carries a personal tool kit to a weekend getaway just to fix the furniture for free?
Honestly, I’d be annoyed. You’re there to relax, not supervise a DIY project. What about his date?
Reply to Hotel_Hater： The date was sitting on the sofa nearby reading, looking perfectly fine with it. Weirdest dynamic I've seen.
Actually, I recognize him. He’s an assistant at Vale & Finch. They do high-end renos. He probably can't switch his brain off.
Reply to DesignSnob_NYC： Can confirm. The guy is a machine. If there's a loose handle, he will find it.
Oh, that’s just how he is. I’ve seen him do that at a café back home when a table was uneven. He can’t stand it.
Reply to SaratogaLocal88： Is it a compulsion? Or just a weird flex?
Imagine going on a vacation and still doing project management.
Why is he like this though? Does he ever stop?
I feel seen. Overworking is a personality trait at this point.
I wouldn't call it a threat, he just looks like he really needs to be needed, you know?
Wait, is this the same guy as ? I saw his portfolio once.