Comments on: Calling in Reinforcement

By: Damaria Senne

Damaria Senne — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:13:29 +0000

I'm considering using one on a client. I've repeatedly contacted accounts department, even asked editor to sort out issue numerous times; no joy. Client is now 60 days in arrears and I no longer send articles to them on a monthly basis, as per my contract. And at this stage, I don't mind losing them either.

By: Meryl K. Evans

Meryl K. Evans — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:38:13 +0000

Anne, like Lori says, the client isn't paying in the first place. So you probably won't want to work for 'em again. Might as well as use a collection agency to get something rather than nothing. They also do this every day, so they know how to talk to the client.

The sleaziness, I think, comes from these agencies having to deal with non-payees. On top of that, you spend time on your work instead of chasing payment. Don't think many of us realize how much time some businesses spend on this that they rely on collections to save time.

Yeah, something is in the air today. I had time to work this afternoon after working out and got nowhere. You'd think exercise would help? Not today.

By: Anne Wayman

Anne Wayman — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:49:00 +0000

I haven't had to use collections or small claims court, knock on wood.

Collection agencies seem so sleazy to me... am I wrong?

Re fatigue... I know exactly what you mean as my nose drifts toward the keyboard... must be the stars, right?