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…
NTA, but be prepared to lose the friend.
NTA, but seek legal advice before suing
Risk of losing friend due to mixing business and personal
“NTA. Is the money worth losing your friendship? Get what you’re owed.”
NTA.. Change passwords, post site down, sue for back pay
NTA – Stand up for yourself and get a lawyer involved!
INFO: How many months’ work does she owe you for?
NTA. Friend’s mom is stealing, friend is enabling.
Lesson learned: Don’t undervalue your labor for friends
NTA, but don’t involve your friend unless they’re actively trying.
Beware of entitled clients who don’t pay their debts
Protect yourself! Get it in writing and get paid!
NTA. Take them to court
Defending a friend’s livelihood against an overbearing mom
NTA, but sue sooner! Don’t let clients take advantage of you
NTA, but consider the costs of a lawsuit and lost friendship
NTA. Lawyer up, demand payment, and cut ties.
Cut your losses and find a new line of work!
Take it all down until she pays up
NTA. Signed contracts? Friendships and finances don’t always mix
Charge her full rate for delinquent months. NTA
Taking control and getting paid!
NTA, sue away!
NTA: Sue her a**
NTA: Pay up or face the legal consequences
Don’t waste your time! If they can’t pay, walk away!
NTA. Taking back what’s rightfully yours
Navigating friendship and finances can be tricky
Stand up for yourself! NTA, sue her for your services!
Navigating friendship and finances without being the a**hole
Lesson learned: Don’t mix business with friends and family
Stand up for your worth and establish clear boundaries.
Stand up for yourself and sue her! Don’t be taken advantage of.
NTA: Paying up and moving on from lending money to friends
Navigating the delicate balance between friendship and business
Friendship and finances clash, exposing a toxic relationship
NTA, but don’t work until paid. Don’t sue, save friendship
You were right to take legal action. Unfortunate situation
Navigating friendship and finances without being the a**hole
Go for it! You’re not the a**hole.
Sue away! Dealing with faithless deadbeats
NTA, go for it!
NTA. You’ve been patient enough. Save all evidence!
Dealing with debt: drastic measures to teach a lesson
When friendship and finances collide, is your friend really a friend?
Deserve payment for your work! Don’t let her duck you!
NTA, but losing a friend is a real possibility
NTA but friendship may be at risk
NTA. Cut ties with friend’s mother, expose dishonesty on social media.
Curiosity about the cash, but no a**hole here
Don’t mix business and personal life! ♀️
NTA, but talk to friend and mom about payment plan
NTA. Risking reputation by upsetting someone with account access?
Undo and delete to avoid losing friend. NTA
Protect yourself! Get it in writing and take action
Deserve to be paid for your time
Stand up for yourself and get paid!
NTA. Get paid for your work, but protect yourself legally
Explore legal options for your dilemma. You’re not the a**hole!
Secure your work and demand payment. You’re not the a**hole.
Sniff around before suing to ensure client can pay
Navigating friendship and finances: weighing the risks and rewards
When business and friendship collide, who’s really in the wrong?
Discuss your thoughts with your friend before risking the friendship
NTA, but protect yourself with a written contract!
NTA. Lowering rates can devalue your work and worth.
Undoing work? NTA for suing, but a letter might suffice.
Friendship and finances clash! NTA – she’s taking advantage!
Friendship and finances clash! NTA, you’re owed for your work
Friendship and finances collide, leaving unpaid social media manager betrayed
NTA takes legal action for financial dispute.
Renting to family/friends: NTA, lowest priority payee, risky business
Secure the bag! Block or delete until paid in full.
Take her to court and save your friendship.
NTA: Client not paying? It’s time to take legal action!
NTA suggests using account deletion threat as a last resort
NTA: Sue her and get your money back! Lesson learned.
NTA: Friendship and finances collide, legal action won’t save it
Last Updated on July 26, 2023 by Diply Social Team