We all know that mixing business with friendship can be a recipe for disaster, but what happens when a friend’s mom is the one who stiffs you on the bill? That’s the predicament one social media manager found herself in after months of unpaid work, broken promises, and countless ignored messages. Now, she’s considering taking the drastic step of suing her friend’s mom. But is she crossing a line? Let’s dive into this sticky situation.
A Friendly Business Deal
The Work Begins, The Payments Don’t
Promises, Promises
The Waiting Game ⏰
Time Flies, Debts Rise ️
The Unanswered Calls and Messages
The Silent Treatment
The Unfulfilled Promises
The Unpaid Work
The Dilemma: To Sue or Not to Sue? ⚖️
The Trust Betrayed
The Money Owed
The Unsettled Invoices
The Unfair Situation
The Final Straw: Small Claims Court ️
A Friendship on the Rocks, A Wallet Left Empty
Our social media manager’s tale is a cautionary one about the dangers of mixing friendship and finance. After months of hard work, she’s left with nothing but broken promises and a pile of unpaid invoices. Despite the friendly facade, her friend’s mom seems to be avoiding the issue and leaving her high and dry. With no contract and no payment in sight, she’s considering taking the matter to small claims court. But is she crossing a line? Or is it time to stand up for herself and get what she’s owed? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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