*Daily Chat Thread*14th Aug 2008**

Lucifa73

Boris wrote: »

That guy is out of order, especially if he owes you money for the job you're doing for him! I personally wouldn't finish the job until he paid up in full, but then I am really stubborn with stuff like that!

I second that. Write him a nice letter clearly outlining how much money he owes and that you feel "unable to do any further work on his behalf until his account is no longer in arrears". Stuff it in an envelope with copy invoices and stick it to him!

bank_of_slate

As above!
what a complete !!!!!!!

as for the rest of the work break it into chunks, it'll be much easier to deal with than looking at everything you need to do at once!
tackle a small chunk each day and you'll be getting through it before you know it!
Could you go to a library or something to do it so it feels like you're actually 'going out' to work rather than staying at home and being tempted by the stimulating (and sometimes frankly disgusting) conversation on here?
going on here after doing a chunk of work could be your daily reward!!!
...Linda xx

(Land_of)_Maz

LouiseJ wrote: »

Sorry to change the subject but something has just happened.

While the 2nd Man from the gas company was here (I was actually pleased he was here at the time) one of my clients just turned up on my doorstep and was really off with my about his accounts and how long it has taken me to get his year end ready for the accountant to do the Ltd Co year end.

I get messed around something awful by this client and he owes me £100's in late payments.

He wasnt threatening me but how I didnt burst into tears I do not know. I have told him I will get them done by next week.

I feel so sick with worry as I know I have put things off and now things are really starting to catch up with me.

I made the decision to close down the business completely but I still have loads of unfinished accounts lying around and I honestly cannot face doing them. I am now starting to worry about my teaching too and at the moment feel like I am not up to any sort of work at all.

Oh honey.... sounds like he's got a major problem! imagine coming to your door!! !!!!!! is too nice a word!

I would email him something along the lines of "as your payment account is not actually up to date, you're bloody lucky i'm still even working on your shiit mate, please settle outstanding account as soon as possible, and i wil endeavour to finish your year end, as soon as possible"

you may wish to paraphrase a little...

And if you can fit the word !!!!!! in there somewhere, then even better....

System

Good shout Maz. I would write down what youve got outstanding and give each one a realistic target date. Whether or not you fook this client off I dont know, as he owes you money. I would do his accounts then only release them to him upon receipt of total payment. Try not to get too down about it Lou x

System

Hey Lucyfa, I gather from the amount of posts you have done today that you have a day off

(Land_of)_Maz

lennymfo wrote: »

Good shout Maz. I would write down what youve got outstanding and give each one a realistic target date. Whether or not you fook this client off I dont know, as he owes you money. I would do his accounts then only release them to him upon receipt of total payment. Try not to get too down about it Lou x

Thanks Len, but i think Luc's one is probably more succinct!

Lucifa73 wrote: »

I second that. Write him a nice letter clearly outlining how much money he owes and that you feel "unable to do any further work on his behalf until his account is no longer in arrears". Stuff it in an envelope with copy invoices and stick it to him!

Lucifa73

GOOD NEWS!!!!

Hubbles has just had the results of his review at work. He got graded as a 4 (5 is the best but apparently anythinghigher than a three is like hen's teeth.) and his counsellor let slip that his promotion is being seriously considered although isn't yet definite. So cross everything you've got for him!!

(Land_of)_Maz

I've just signed up for booky-swappy.dot.com or something......... i have some right ole carp to get rid of!

(Land_of)_Maz

Lucifa73 wrote: »

GOOD NEWS!!!!

Hubbles has just had the results of his review at work. He got graded as a 4 (5 is the best but apparently anythinghigher than a three is like hen's teeth.) and his counsellor let slip that his promotion is being seriously considered although isn't yet definite. So cross everything you've got for him!!

Get in there mister hubbles!!!!!


so to clarify Luc... are you going to study or defer?

Lucifa73

lennymfo wrote: »

Hey Lucyfa, I gather from the amount of posts you have done today that you have a day off

Erm, of course not ...

I have actually got quite a bit of work done today:D :A