Cable Technician's Nightmare: Locked Out, $750 Meter Gone

A cable technician in the United States recently shared a distressing experience during a service call, detailing how he incurred a $750 loss due to a client's actions. The technician, who was addressing a modem and set-top box issue, temporarily left a client's apartment to retrieve a splitter from his vehicle. During his brief absence, the client reportedly locked the door, leaving the technician's essential meter inside.Upon his return, the technician attempted to re-enter, calling the client's phone and using the intercom system, but received no response. He noted hearing a dog barking inside, followed by a period of silence. After waiting for an extended period, he managed to gain access to the building when another resident entered. He then knocked on the client's door more forcefully.Eventually, the client opened the door, allegedly stating, "Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't hear you knocking," despite the technician's persistent attempts. The technician expressed profound frustration over the incident, particularly the financial burden of replacing the $750 meter, which he stated his company would charge him for. He voiced his disbelief at the client's behavior and the unfortunate circumstances of his workday.