Why People Fail to Speak Up To Get Back Money Owed To Them?

Question

I watched three people sit around and complain about how they are not receiving the money owed them for honest, good faith effort put forth for a non profit group. These people are owed over $5000.00 collectively but refuse to speak up against the President of the association who has resigned but refused to pay them their money until they complete some BS Task that is unrelated to them getting their money back. The President refuses to discuss the subject with them or turnover any materials until they complete this task.

What is wrong with these people? Why do these people refuse to fight for themselves?

Answer 1

People often feel intimidated by those who have taken advantage of them. There is nothing wrong with them -- you must have heard of the flight or fight response we all naturally have. Rather than an uncomfortable confrontation they choose the flight option -- not dealing with the situation to avoid the possiblity of disappointment. I would recommend these folks seek legal counsel and let thier attorney's go for thier $$ and have the ex-President responsible for any legal fees that may be incurred.

Answer 2

Because Congress allows companies like Wachovia, Capital One, Saxxon Mortgage and Verizon to collude with each other and cheat their customers openly.

Answer 3

Amazingly some people wait for someone else to speak up or stand up in a situation like this. Then they will join in.

Answer 4

some people are not confident dealing with these situation especially if the person is a bully,, some people are just not up for confrontation,
some say he'll get his comeuppance,

Answer 5

they are afraid to speak up for fear of being seen as trouble makers.

Answer 6

Maybe they just think it wont do any good

Answer 7

they feel shy