Those sob's will pay...one way or another. You reap what you sew. I believe that to be a true statement. Good luck Mitch.

 

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Usually the people you would call is LIHEAP. I have a lot of students that seek energy assistance through them. I'm not sure how they handle it with heating oil. It's not the same as natural gas or electric like we're used to dealing with here in the mid-west. I'm sure the same principle applies though. You usually have to supply them with income information and such and they can help. It is funding that comes from the state as well as the donations on most power bills. The criteria is usually 2x the federal poverty level. They're not very quick to pitch in though.

In all seriousness, don't freeze man. Much like Buckdropper said, if you need help, I'm there for you too. We've all been there before and needed some help and what comes around goes around.

 

Yeah, I've called about that in my area, and I won't be getting any assistance, the wife and I don't qualify. We've been hard working, honest citizens who are way above the poverty level with our combined income, and my state doesn't help people like us I could make a snide political comment about our state, but that would just start another rant and **** a few people off on here. Thank you for your offer as well K-Mac, it is much appreciated! The wife and I will be alright and we'll get through this, she's headed down to see her kids for the weekend and will be staying in a nice warm condo, and as for me I'm kinda hairy anyway so me the dog and cats will be relying on our winter coats. Wow, anyone ever try to type with heavy gloves on? Just kidding, trying to keep a sense of humor about it. Look, I didn't mention the whole heat thing to get sympathy, was just sighting an example of how bad it can get for some of us, and to me, your generous offers are just absolutely amazing and much appreciated, it's nice to know that there are kind hearted folks like you guys out there. I started this thread simply to bring to light the fact that in this crappy economy, there are people who are better off than others (for whatever reason) that are willing to take advantage of others who are not. I say this because others who do what I do and are in a better position, could have passed on this job. I could not, I had to take it and had to price it to get it. One thing that I did not mention in the original post is, these folks talked me down a little on my original price which is pretty common place in this trade when dealing with homeowners, I know I would do the same as we all want more bang for the buck. It wasn't enough to hurt me, if it was I would have had to pass on it. As stated before, I blame myself for letting it get to this point and that's because I was a nice guy, just wanting to make them happy with my work. Well no more Mr. nice guy, the gloves are coming off. No, wait a minute... I better keep them on, it's too damn cold in here!!

 

 

Holy crap!! That's the guys wife, where did you her picture, do you know them?

Not to get off subject here, but you really had me going in your thread OG, that first pic looked like someone really tore into your truck!

 

I should have been more specific. The contractor had me write out a check for the material he picked out and had a estimate for. That way he knew I was serious about finishing the job. He also came highly recommended.

 

That's cool. That's normally how I do it. I was recommended to these people by a satisfied customer as well.

 

 

Never ceases to amaze me. I work at a collision repair facility. People are so worried about the insurance company or the body shop "screwing" them over. If you gave them half a chance to have the insurance pay for something that wasnt related to the claim they will do it in a second. They dont want to be screwed over but as soon as the shoe is on the other foot they will screw over the insurance to their benefit.

I have a friend that is a contractor and he is always telling me about people that dont pay the final amount left on the bill. They always say something wasnt exactly right or some other absurd excuse that they feel they shouldnt have to pay the balance. If you dont complete the job or do poor work then the people may have a point. they want the work done right before you are paid in full. On the other hand, if you complete the work up to industry standards they you deserve to be paid.

Good thing about my line of work is i dont have to release your vehicle until the bill is paid in full

 

The reason people are so paranoid about being screwed is because they know they would screw anyone in a moment's notice!

 

Did it ever occur to you it is because they have been screwed before?

 

Oh I know that. They kind of see it as evening the score if you will. However, there are a few select people that go through everyday trying to screw someone as that is just who they are. Trying to get something for nothing!

 

Hunh? What I was saying is many people are concerned about getting screwed by people because people have screwed them before. This is just caution based on experience. I said nothing about wanting to get even. However, you are right about people who screw people just because that is the kind of people they are.