Finally, got paid, by the people who owed me money. She wants me to go back to

@writersedge (22563)
United States
August 31, 2009 4:52pm CST
work for them. I've gotten word that he doesn't care one way or the other. I can forgive, but I can't forget, I don't want to work for them again. I'm still minus 26 dollars in my bank account because of them. Tomorrow, depositing the check will clear that up. She paid me $50 extra, but I overdrew three checks and that came to $90 overdraft charges. So I'm still $40 behind. There is no guarantee that this won't happen to me again. Would you go back to work for people who were supposed to pay you on August 20th, but didn't pay you until August 31st and caused you to have to sell your dulcimer and your bow (as in archery bow)?
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@iamsolucky (1241)
• Philippines
5 Sep 09
Hi there and smile. Its a lesson for you not to work for them anymore. So if ever they want you back again , you have the right to refuse. Its good to do that way. Happy mylotting and smile always!
@writersedge (22563)
• United States
6 Sep 09
I agree. Thanks and take care.
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• United States
1 Sep 09
Hi, Edge! I would certainly not go back. It's cost you too much already.
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@writersedge (22563)
• United States
1 Sep 09
Very true, the letter she wrote of explanation blames others, it does not address the problem of too little money for too many hours. She will run out of money again and I have no big ticket items left to sell.
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@peavey (16936)
• United States
1 Sep 09
For me, it would depend on how badly I needed the money and then I wouldn't depend on it to pay the bills. I guess it depends, too, on how much of a chance you want to take. If you have the time, it might be worthwhile, but only if you think they'll pay you eventually.
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@writersedge (22563)
• United States
1 Sep 09
In order for me to not count on the money, I would have to work two jobs full time or 80 hours per week. Can't do that, so that option is out. Thanks and take care.
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@carolbee (16230)
• United States
1 Sep 09
I probably would not go back to work for them but, it would also depend on how much I needed the job and money. My heart wouldn't be in the job any longer because of all the aggravation they caused as a result of not paying me on time. Since jobs aren't that easy to find right now, I would probably feel like I had to return in order to pay the bills. You can try to ask this couple for the extra $40, after explaining what happened to your account as a result of their being so unreliable about paying, but they might reject the idea since they gave you an extra $50. Good luck on whatever you decide to do, carolbee
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@carolbee (16230)
• United States
1 Sep 09
Thanks for giving me the best response.
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@writersedge (22563)
• United States
3 Sep 09
You're welcome. Sometimes best response is a hard one to choose and in this case, it was hard. But not as hard as sometimes. They wrote me a letter and the wife said she could prove they can pay me, but they have not paid the other lady yet and they owe her over a thousand dollars. So unless they consistantly pay her, I don't care what fake or real accounts they have or can show me. I think it's a control thing. She can't have me, etc. . .. I think I got out with pay and only lost $40 for my education in trusting people. I soooo hope that my friend, who I got involved with this couple, doesn't loose all the money she should be paid for a month or more. You would think you would pay the person you have over the one who quit. I wish I had never mentioned them to her.
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@writersedge (22563)
• United States
1 Sep 09
I thanked them for the tip and told them I had $90 in overdraft fees thanks to them. What they do with that information is their conscience (spelling?). I agree, my heart would not be in it. It's too hard a job for my heart to not be in it.
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@Grandmaof2 (7578)
• Canada
1 Sep 09
No I absolutely would Not go back to work for them. The first time shame on them, next time it's shame on you.
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@Canellita (12029)
• United States
31 Aug 09
Wow, it seems I've missed some of the details here. It doesn't seem like this was a good situation to begin with so it more than likely won't get any better the second time around.
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@writersedge (22563)
• United States
1 Sep 09
Can't be you missed much because that was a really, really good summary. You're right, wasn't good the first time and probably won't be any better the second time. Thanks, I needed that.
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@bdugas (3577)
• United States
5 Sep 09
no I would not work for them again, apparently your work was satisfactory or they just figured here was someone they could pay when they decided to let go of the money. It doesn't mean anything to them that your account became over drawn, it was nice that she paid you $50. extra but you are still in a bind. I stop when I don't get the first pay check.
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@writersedge (22563)
• United States
6 Sep 09
That's the confusing part. They paid me every week in July and the first two in August. They had called me every week to tell me how great my work was. They just didn't have the money. I agree with you. Stop working when you don't get paid the first time. My friend probably wished she quit when I did. She worked a month and they finally paid her for one week, but they had paid her very well for three weeks before that month. So now she doesn't have 3 weeks worth of pay and who knows when she'll get it.
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@pergammano (7682)
• Canada
8 Sep 09
I really truly want to say..ABSOLUTELY NOT....but I do understand there are soooo many variables here...and I guess they all have to be weighed! Is there many other jobs available? Can you balance your income knowing that there will be difficulty in getting remuneration...and NOT face these horrible bank charges again? $90.00...WOW...that is like working a day for NOTHING, and then on top of it all you sold wonderful personal possessions...probably at a loss! I might, just might consider it, with a written agreement...notarized (course, there's more money) if I knew it was long term, and a constant income that I could depend on! Not a lot of insight, my dear...but those are my thots! Please keep us posted...and have a banner day..dear friend. Cheers!
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@writersedge (22563)
• United States
9 Sep 09
They owed the other lady who works for them $1,000. They just paid her $280. Glad I got out when I did. Based on what they've done to her, I'm doing well.