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Inspiration - Tell us your story. The most amazing part of my job? The stories I hear of other pros who have overcome great odds to find success. I started my cake business after my husband was diagnosed with a brain tumor, and I real... by DustiO Community Manager 03-25-2019 18 75	18	75
What Happens Next? - My suggestion for HELP The "HELP" files need help. As I was reading to learn one feature and how it works, I know that I had read here at the Water Cooler a discussion about how the Job Posters find quotes sent to them by P... by HansenJC Level 10 05-09-2019 0 1	0	1
Phone Number Links Question regarding the customer interface.I had occasion recently to hire a Garage Door Repair guy on Thumbtack. A couple of other Pros reached out to me via the Jobs tab and sent me quotes also.When ... by Lar Level 9 05-07-2019 2 11	2	11
When seeking help via Live Chat, where is the record of my conversation? I recently had a live chat session and cannot find a record of what was said.I also received no commitment when I might hear back on a resolution to the issue?I have used Live Chat on other sites and ... by HansenJC Level 10 05-06-2019 0 2	0	2
Hey hey, a big welcome to our newest Community members! (4/30) A big welcome to our newest online Community users! If you’re tagged here, you’ve joined the Community in the last week and have already started participating in discussions --- Thank you! Engagement ... by DustiO Community Manager 05-06-2019 3 15	3	15
sub out jobs Hi Thumbtack, There are cases that I get a great lead that I may want to farm out to another resource due to time constraints and travel complications. Does thumbtack have any facility in the works to... by datanetworktech Level 5 05-03-2019 0 2	0	2
Hello! Hi i just want to introduce myself. My name is Paul Grether. I have been involved with TT for almost 6 years and I am a music teacher. In August i went fulltime as a result of pursuing my passion of p... by pgrether Level 5 05-02-2019 4 1	4	1
Chicago pros - give us your feedback! Hey pros at our Chicago meetup, we want to know what's on your mind! At Thumbtack, we like to keep track of what's going well using a #loveit and what we could improve using... by Kameron Moderator 05-02-2019 0 11	0	11
Business is Booming! Thats right, business is BOOMING! If you find yourself not receiving leads or interest in your business, take a look at your profile, your photos- anything that you think could use more attraction. I ... by Sav Level 6 05-01-2019 2 9	2	9
The Pro Lounge... Beneficial To The Pro's ? I think we are ragging on the Moderators too much. While I think they are as frustrated as we are with the lack of progress, it would be refreshing to hear them admit it. I think they honestly try to ... by Digitalwhims Level 6 05-01-2019 5 5	5	5
Withholding messages and photos: Hello: On some of the leads where I have the option to accept and pay, or decline. It seems that Thumbtack is withholding messages and pictures until after I pay. I am very uncomfortable with this. by ReeseTee Level 7 05-01-2019 6 2	6	2