With out going into all the details. A Friend owes me $465.00 for child care. (She said the state would pay me but she never signed up and now they aren't going to pay me for the 6 weeks I have watched the little monsters).
Any advice on the best way to confront her.
I have already made it clear I couldn't watch them any more and not get paid.
2006-08-10 03:35:03 · 33 answers · asked by chris 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Tell her you want to talk. Sit like adults, and explain that you're concerned that she's not making an effort to pay you the $465 she owes you for the work you did.
When she tells you she didn't file for state help, tell her that you understand that her original source for your pay didn't pan out, but that doesn't change the fact that you did the work, and you have your own bills to pay.
Arrange for her to pay you off in installments - even $50 a week is better than nothing.
Let he know that you want to always be friends, but you will have to take legal action if she doesn't pay you. Be friendly, but firm.
2006-08-10 03:43:02 · answer #1 · answered by Stuart 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try not to escalate things - it will only make it harder to get the money. if you think she has it and simply won't give it to you, you might sue her in small claims court (but kiss the friendship goodbye) if she doesn't have it, set up a payment plan where she can pay you 20 a week or some such amount. If you don't trust her, ask for something to hold until you're paid off (such as a television or bicycle). Going forward, make her pay you up front - before the kids are let in the room.
2006-08-10 03:39:12 · answer #2 · answered by Clockwork Grape 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Send her a certified letter (you can get the form to attach to the envelope at the post office) demanding she pay in full within 10 days of her receipt of the letter, or you will take the appropriate legal action.
2. Save a copy of the letter, the receipt from the post office and the signature card that will come back to you after she receives and signs for the letter.
3. If she does not pay, file a complaint for the amount due with your local District Justice (Magistrate)'s office.
2006-08-10 03:44:21 · answer #3 · answered by junebug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First have them sign a note stating that they owe you the money. Date it and make sure it states when you will get paid and how much. The next time,they want you to watch "the little darling" say,"OK" When they show-up,tell them to sign the paper you already have done,or you will not watch "their darling". They maybe mad, but so what? They owe you money. But if you get to sign it and they don't pay you. Take them to court. At least, they will know that you're no fool.
2006-08-10 03:49:15 · answer #4 · answered by whataboutme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to set up a payment plan. Let her know that you expect to be paid but you understand that she doesn't have all the money at this time. $50 - $100 a month depending on how much she can pay monthly. OR... take her to People's Court or Judge Judy... that way you get to be on TV AND the show will pay you!!
2006-08-10 03:41:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Friends and monday don't mix.. It's sad but she is thinking that because you are her friend that she can basically just take advantage of you....
I would just be stern with her and tell her you need the money NOW.... Tell her that you did her a favor by watching her little monsters and now she should return the favor by giving you the money. If that doesn't work, tell her you will be left with other options other then taking her to court.
2006-08-10 03:39:57 · answer #6 · answered by shannon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I definitely wouldn't watch the children any longer til paid. This must put a strain on the friendship. Don't loan her any money til she pays you. If she is having financial problems maybe suggest paying a small amount at a time to save the friendship. Personally, I wouldn't want a friend who used me.
2006-08-10 03:42:10 · answer #7 · answered by Zoey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You were very unwise to lend money to a friend It is the quickest way to lose them. Learn a lesson.
Send her a letter saying how sorry you are, you like her as a person, but you cannot afford to lose so much money and will go to court in 2 weeks.
If she does not pay, give no extension. Go to the small claims court.
2006-08-10 03:54:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A friend in need is a friend in deed. Something I had to learn in high school. Friends do not take advantage of you - she did - so she is not a true friend!@ Send/give her a bill and state on it - to be paid within 10 days or will be turned over to a collection agency or court!@
2006-08-10 03:40:41 · answer #9 · answered by nswblue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep....chalk it up as a $465.00 lesson in life cause you won't get it. Someone can't take advantage of you unless you allow it. Sounds like you allowed it for quite some time. It's your own fault, Dearie....forget it...and dump the so called friend.
2006-08-10 03:40:01 · answer #10 · answered by Sassy OLD Broad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋