u/BeanBeanBeanyO

I am widowed, in my 70s and live alone in a house that I own. I’m currently working on getting bids for an exterior paint job. I am very cautious about the info I provide. I always say “we” even though it’s only me, I stay vague on personal info over all.

I get cloying approaches like I’m a doddering old lady, or almost outright gaslighting of pricing info. I’ve felt targeted for being a single female and an older female. I swear I’m gonna hire a big 40 year old guy to be my “beard”for the next bid!

Women, how are you dealing with this?