My coworker had a debtor on the phone and the debtor was explaining to my coworker that he is homeless living in a homeless shelter and unable to pay off his $10,000 debt. My coworker legit said on the phone "oh your in a homeless shelter? Awesome it means you don't have to pay rent and you have money to pay us" 💀 I was legit choking on my water trying not to laugh so hard.
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Your coworker is a piece trash for being a condescending fuck
In his defense, no one forced the debtor to take out a loan and not pay it back.
Heard. I’m moody but am one of the ones who has worked with homeless population & know the mental struggles. Sincere apologies for the slavery you and your coworkers are in.
Don't get me wrong, I only wish the best for these debtors but honestly a lot of it is self inflicted. People are delusional. For example I had a father of 2 tell me he can't pay his bill because he is paying for his kids to play high level soccer. I had to explain to him that him getting sued is going to be worse for his kids compared to him taking his kids out of sports. My own father declared bankruptcy so I have empathy but you can't help those who can't help themselves
You’re absolutely right. You can’t help those who don’t help themselves.
You do a horrific job that most won’t do. BTDT. Good luck to you.