Corporate wins over the American dream...

[cynatnite]

What happens when an employer you trust pretty much stabs you in the back? What happens when you trust and believe them when they tell you they will make sure you and your family will be taken care of only to find out their words were hollow?

My husband believed his bosses. He went to them time and time again to beg for the miles he needs in order to pay bills and to put food on the table. They assured him and he continued on. Then it would get bad again. Out of three paydays we saw one paycheck. In most cases, we saw less and less money coming in because of repairs and low miles. He would tell them to please do more. They said they would.

After several months of believing them and listening to their assurances we are now broken. There is no more money left. There is no way to pay any bills. There is no way to put gas in the car. There is no way to pay the money for this house we live in. There is no way to put food on the table. Fortunately, we still have enough to last for a little while.

Public assistance is out of the question. They rely on income gross and on paper we look like we make over $100k per year. When insurance, truck payments, and other expenses are taken out either little is left or none at all.

This is not a plea for charity. This is a plea for work. My husband doesn't want handouts or anything. He wants to work to support his family. It's that simple.

So today, when he tells them he's had enough and has to go search for work elsewhere he wasn't even given an 'I'm sorry this didn't work out.' Instead he got, 'if you quit, we will sue you for what's owed on the truck'. We got 'it's your fault you are in this position'. This was the owner's wife telling him this.

These people he remained loyal to far longer than he should have threatened and blamed him for their lack of support. They didn't seem to understand the concept that this is our survival we're talking about. Maybe they thought we exaggerated or maybe they just lack any empathy whatsoever.

While they cheer and celebrate their good fortune, we will be moving and if the friend of ours who owns a trailer park can't help us, it'll be in public housing we go to next. We'll do without a lot of things, but we'll manage one way or the other. I'm just fucking disgusted with people who have too much money and care so little for their employees and their families.

[GreenPartyVoter]

1. I am so sorry *hugs*

[Blue Fire]

2. Who does (did) he work for?

Don't be afraid to give up their name. It can serve as a warning for other prospective workers.
May the future bring better for you, your husband, and family. Any American willing to work deserves to earn a fair living.

[cynatnite]

3. Landair Transport out of Greenville, TN

Thank you for your kind words. They are very much appreciated.

[CrispyQ]

4. I hope you & your family see better times.

I am so sorry about your plight. Sadly, I beleive that millions more will have to feel similar pain in their own lives before they wake up.

[jody]

5. I'm truly sorry for your situation. All I can offer is my sympathy and promise that I'll

keep you and your family in my prayers.

God bless you and yours.

Jody

[cynatnite]

6. An update:

Hubby and I did some brainstorming tonight. We think we might have a way to salvage this horrid situation. Good thoughts and positive energy is required. For spiritual members of DU: We'll take the prayers, too. :)

Tomorrow morning, I'm meeting with a friend who is also a loan officer at a bank. We think we might be able to get a loan on the truck, pay off Landair, then use it for collateral. If this does work, we'll finance for lower payments over a five year period than the two years we have left now. If it does work, it will help set us back on the path we need to live and the financial ruin will not happen.

So please, your words of support will go a long way. Advice is nice, too. Gotta make a good impression and talk up the best part of ourselves without making it sound like we're egotistical and cocky. :)

[CrispyQ]

7. Good luck. --nt

[MadHound]

8. The best possible thing that you could do at this point, to protect your interests

Is to go find a lawyer. I know, I know, you have no money. But there are many legal aid societies around that would help you on a low cost or pro-bono basis. Or there are lawyers who don't take money up front, only when the lawsuit is settled. It sounds like this company is trying to screw you and your husband over by threatening to sue you over what is owed on the truck. Time to play hardball right back and slap them with a lawsuit before they hit you with won. It sounds like you've got a decent case, and who knows, you might wind up owning this company.