by the way, I guess I should introduce myself.
Date: Thu, 02/02/2006 - 12:13
I am actually a former debt collector. I had been in the industry for almost 10 years. My career in the debt industry ended this week. I have been very sick, and I was hospitalized (again) and while I was in the hospital, they fired me. Debt collecting stinks. It is a thankless job. Trust me...every person you talk to on the phone is not evil. They most likely have someone breathing down their neck to "get the money." It really is stressful, especially for someone like me, who understands both sides of the story. Sure there is the handful of people who run up debts with no intention of ever paying...but most of us just run into trouble, and simply cannot pay. I have nothing but medical bills on my credit...and now 6 payday loans to contend with. It's not fun. =(
Anyway, I would really appreciate the info on the T&C company...seems like they are really good. I am glad to be here!
You sound like one of the few nice collectors that can understan
You sound like one of the few nice collectors that can understand both sides of the story. Believe it or not, some of the collectors make the debt collection industry painful and worthless.
Anyways, I never heard a collector admitting the fact that he has payday loans and outstanding medical bills. Every other collector intends to curse the debtors only as if they don't have any dues.
Regarding the company, I have sent you the information through PM.
Welcome aboard
Welcome beatlemyn02! This is a great forum that you have foun
Welcome beatlemyn02!
This is a great forum that you have found. There are a few debt collectors who are members here, and also many people who have found themselves wrapped up in payday loans. We are all here to help you out and let you vent about your debt situation, so hello and welcome!
~Mary
Hi beatlemyn02! Welcome!!!! I am so glad you introduced yourself
Hi beatlemyn02! Welcome!!!! I am so glad you introduced yourself! My name is shirley and I joined here in May. This place has been the best thing to ever happen to me since my financial train wreck! As I have said over and over again, you might not always find the answers here and if not, then its usually because there just aren't any answers for that particular sitation. But you will still find people here that are willing to listen and show you support. And sometimes thats all you really need is just to talk things out and listen to what other people would do if they were in your shoes or what they DID do because they have been in your shoes. You'll find that someone here has been through what you're going through or they're going through it now. So you are not alone. :D You'll find that no one here will judge you or criticize you for the mistakes you've made. Its about learning from what you've been through and how to get through it. And the people here will help you get through it. I know because they have helped me through many many different situations! I should be their poster child! LOL
So again, welcome, pull up a chair and hang out with us. We hope to see more of you! shirley
