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Why am I such a wuss?

misscharlotte04misscharlotte04 member
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Okay, maybe some of you remember me posting about my friend (and co-worker) who owes me $250. Anyways I did confront her about paying me back, and she said, "Oh don't worry I will finish paying you before we leave for Hawaii. I didn't want you to think that I paid for Hawaii without paying you back." She said that she added me to her Bill Pay account and that a check would be mailed to me.

I got the check in the mail yesterday, and it was only for $50....I sent her a text asking if she meant for the check to be for $250, since she said she would finish paying me the full amount. She never replied back.

Now today we are both working and she is sitting across from me. I really feel like I am beating a dead horse here, but really?? Finish paying me back already!

Should I just assume I'm never going to be fully repaid - or would you keep bringing it up until she finally pays up?

 

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  • sexyntexysexyntexy member
    Ask her!  My DH would be all over me to ask her so I wouldnt have a choice.  That is A LOT of money. 


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  • lindsleeklindsleek member

    i'd confront her about it.

     

    Side note: i didn't see you on much last week (at least while i was on during the days)... how are things with the SO? hopefully better... i've been thinking about you! 

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  • 12bailey1812bailey18 member
    I would definitely ask her! It's not like she owes your for spotting her lunch. It's $200! If someone owed me that kinda money I'd be all over them. And I hate confrontation. I hate being out of money more though.

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  • misscharlotte04misscharlotte04 member

    Ugh, I just have asked so many times it is getting ridiculous. She always says she is going to pay me, and then it is never for the full amount :(

    It is irritating to hear her talking about going to Hawaii too when she owes me that much money.

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  • misscharlotte04misscharlotte04 member
    imagelindsleek:

    i'd confront her about it.

     

    Side note: i didn't see you on much last week (at least while i was on during the days)... how are things with the SO? hopefully better... i've been thinking about you! 

    Yea, I was off work the last 3 days, and I usually don't bump much from home. Things are starting to get better, thanks for asking :). I know it is going to take a while for me to get over it all, and hopefully he will stick to his word about not being in contact with her.

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  • lmpdjclmpdjc member
    If you don't keep asking her, my guess is you'll never get paid back!  If she's going to Hawaii, she can certainly cover her $250 bill!
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  • lindsleeklindsleek member
    imagemisscharlotte04:
    imagelindsleek:

    i'd confront her about it.

     

    Side note: i didn't see you on much last week (at least while i was on during the days)... how are things with the SO? hopefully better... i've been thinking about you! 

    Yea, I was off work the last 3 days, and I usually don't bump much from home. Things are starting to get better, thanks for asking :). I know it is going to take a while for me to get over it all, and hopefully he will stick to his word about not being in contact with her.

    That is good to hear! Hope things continue to get better for you guys!

    Yah, I'm only on at work too. The only reason I'm on now if cuz I was checking FB and DH took DD to his mom and dad's for a little bit... So I get some free time, and look at me... TB sucks me right back in! Stick out tongue 

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  • misscharlotte04misscharlotte04 member
    imagelindsleek:

    That is good to hear! Hope things continue to get better for you guys!

    Yah, I'm only on at work too. The only reason I'm on now if cuz I was checking FB and DH took DD to his mom and dad's for a little bit... So I get some free time, and look at me... TB sucks me right back in! Stick out tongue 

    Thanks, me too!

    Haha, I do the same thing when I have free time at home. I was just way too busy on my days off to get on - other than from my phone here and there. TB definitely has some strange power over me! :)

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  • pleasebeonsalepleasebeonsale member

    Honestly, I'd probably give it one more shot and then write it off as a loss. $200 is a lot of money, but it's not enough money to make MY work environment a living hell. Which is what would happen if you keep beating it when she has no intention of paying up.

    This is why I don't lend money than I"m willing to not see back. (Soooo, $50, kwim?)

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  • misscharlotte04misscharlotte04 member
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    Honestly, I'd probably give it one more shot and then write it off as a loss. $200 is a lot of money, but it's not enough money to make MY work environment a living hell. Which is what would happen if you keep beating it when she has no intention of paying up.

    This is why I don't lend money than I"m willing to not see back. (Soooo, $50, kwim?)

    Ugh, ya I don't lend money either. She had bought a bedroom furniture set from me for $850 - she was going to pay me in two installments but wound up going thru a divorce that was quite messy, so I let it slide for a little. Then when things got more stable she paid a little bit more, but still hasn't paid the full amount. Maybe I could reposess the furniture? ;)

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    imagemisscharlotte04:
    imagepleasebeonsale:

    Honestly, I'd probably give it one more shot and then write it off as a loss. $200 is a lot of money, but it's not enough money to make MY work environment a living hell. Which is what would happen if you keep beating it when she has no intention of paying up.

    This is why I don't lend money than I"m willing to not see back. (Soooo, $50, kwim?)

    Ugh, ya I don't lend money either. She had bought a bedroom furniture set from me for $850 - she was going to pay me in two installments but wound up going thru a divorce that was quite messy, so I let it slide for a little. Then when things got more stable she paid a little bit more, but still hasn't paid the full amount. Maybe I could reposess the furniture? ;)

    LOL. Maybe you should!

    Well, knowing all that now, I'd never lend her money without a contract. Here's some more of my lending money philosophy -  If they bank won't give them money, usually there's a reason and you shouldn't be lending them money either. If the bank will give them money, they have no reason to go to you.

    Obviously, I don't want to see anyone starve, but it's never come to that. I'd rather give people gifts, things I can afford, than ruin relationships with money.

    Unfortunately, all of my experience (with myself and that I've seen) of family and friends borrowing money has been negative. 

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