Yesterday, a subcontractor working with our tradesperson came to us and complained that his invoice had not yet been paid. He rents out excavators. He asked us for our tradesperson’s bank details, supposedly to issue a payment order to trace the account. (How is that supposed to work without a court ruling?)
We politely refused and asked for understanding. He left and now intends to take legal action.
My question: The tradesperson is generally very nice and hardworking. It doesn’t really surprise me that he is currently having financial difficulties. He has three children, his car was broken, and he also mentioned an expensive dental surgery. Moreover, he only does the work part-time. Otherwise, he is employed, and who knows how much of his salary he is currently receiving during the COVID-19 period?
We were just about to do another small project with him. But now we are uncertain. Should we encourage him to settle his invoices first, or is that none of our concern?
We politely refused and asked for understanding. He left and now intends to take legal action.
My question: The tradesperson is generally very nice and hardworking. It doesn’t really surprise me that he is currently having financial difficulties. He has three children, his car was broken, and he also mentioned an expensive dental surgery. Moreover, he only does the work part-time. Otherwise, he is employed, and who knows how much of his salary he is currently receiving during the COVID-19 period?
We were just about to do another small project with him. But now we are uncertain. Should we encourage him to settle his invoices first, or is that none of our concern?
kaho674 schrieb:
Every day, my clients either complain about or praise me to others. Thanks to those who hand out stars.
Otherwise, the mafia here is just as bad. If I don’t pay someone, I would never, ever be able to rent an excavator again. And then you would say, “Okay, I can’t pay anymore. I’m in a tough spot. Just don’t lend me an excavator anymore!”?
As I’ve said several times, if you’re satisfied, have a conversation.