Tough day At Work
By cherigucchi
@cherigucchi (15932)
Philippines
February 10, 2020 4:57am CST
I have 2 colleagues who are in conflict with money. One has a loan while the other one is a co-maker. The co-maker's payment was suddenly stopped last December that caused the first not withdraw from her savings. They made an agreement between them that turned out bad.
I did know anything about it until one of them told me everything. I did not want to meddle but still I listened. I was surprised this morning that I found a letter on my desk plus I was copy-furnished of her letter to our immediate boss. She wanted me to help her settle it.
In short, they talked in front of our immediate boss and I did listen and tell them to put the agreement on paper to settle everything finally. I know that this was going to be the end of good friendship between them.
How I just wished that I was not a witness to a situation like this but there was nothing I could do.
Had you experienced the same thing?
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9 responses
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
10 Feb 20
Not experienced it personally. But definitely have witnessed or heard of situations where money has spoiled relationships.
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@cherigucchi (15932)
• Philippines
13 Feb 20
I have not experienced it too and I hope I never will.
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@Alexandoy (65302)
• Cainta, Philippines
10 Feb 20
Some think that being a co-maker is no big deal. When the borrower couldn't pay the installment to the loan, the co-maker will be the one who is responsible.
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@cherigucchi (15932)
• Philippines
15 Feb 20
That is true. Good thing that I did not have any troubles with that.
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@Alexandoy (65302)
• Cainta, Philippines
15 Feb 20
@cherigucchi my first job is in a bank so I got to learn about the responsibilities of a co-maker for the loan.
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@cherigucchi (15932)
• Philippines
16 Feb 20
@Alexandoy Oh I see. Its quite difficult to become a co-maker
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
11 Feb 20
i avoid being a co-maker. i would rather lend you what i can afford to lose.
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@cherigucchi (15932)
• Philippines
13 Feb 20
That is also I want but sometimes I cannot get rid of it. Good thing that I had never troubles with that so far.
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@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
10 Feb 20
I have seen it many such conflicts and strongly believe that money and relationships can never survive together
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@cherigucchi (15932)
• Philippines
13 Feb 20
That is correct and its sad seeing relationships destroyed.
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@misunderstood_zombie (8765)
• United States
13 Feb 20
I've always heard not to loan to friends or co-workers, because so many problems can arise. I hope they get on with their friendship.
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@Starkinds (32737)
• India
10 Feb 20
I think we should give more importance to our relationship
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@garymarsh6 (24026)
• United Kingdom
10 Feb 20
We have an old saying here. Never a beggar or borrower be. LIfe can be a struggle at times but many things are bought because you want them rather than if you need them. Lending money to family and friends can turn quite ugly especially when the other person does not pay it back.
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@happylife1 (13403)
• Karachi, Pakistan
10 Feb 20
Not like that with me but have had heard such cases
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