Still mad as hell

I had an interesting experience today that is highly relevant to this thread, so I thought I would pass it along.

I sued out a fdcpa case about two weeks ago. Then, a few days ago, I settled it with the president of the collection agency.

But then today, I was climbing at the outdoor store where I used to work, and found out that one of the debt collectors I sued was actually a former coworker of mine. The name was just plain enough that I didn't recognize it when I sued out the case.

At first I felt terrible for suing someone who I knew fairly well--as well as you can know a co-worker, that is. She is a "cool" person who I liked working with, liked hanging out with after work, etc.

On further reflection, I realized that while it was an unfortunate situation, I didn't feel badly about suing her. She broke the law, and in doing so caused my client a lot of stress and anguish.

I still like this woman, but I think less of her knowing she would stoop to harassing a debtor. I'm sure she needs the money, too, but that is no excuse for behaving the way she did.

If I had recognized her, I would have referred the case to another attorney in my office. She doesn't deserve a free pass just because I know and like her, but if I can avoid suing people I like, I will.

Perhaps there are good debt collectors. I never hear about them, but maybe it is possible to be a debt collector and still be helpful. I have my doubts, but anything is possible.

Anyway, just thought I would share that with all of you.

Sam, that must have been awkward for you..but like you said you were just doing your job and protecting a consumer..

I'm really glad you shared that story with us!

I have to answer the convicted felon question...Yes, if you are not convicted you are still a felon...BUT you don't have to put it on your job application that you are a felon if you are not convicted. How about that?

Fins is right, one scenerio would be if you committed a felony and were found not guilty by reason of insanity, you wouldn't have to put it. And some jobs only go back so many years for the convicted felon. For example, I know of one company (I won't say names) asks if you have been convicted of a felony within the past 7 years.

My company simply won't hire you if you are a convicted felon, no matter how great your credentials are. My husband's company has the same policy. Even applying at a place like Wal-Mart or Meijer you may have trouble getting a job if your ap says you're a convicted felon. You can't really lie about it, either, because so many places do random background checks now.

I have been in the back of WalMart paying on layaways in the past and I've read their big sign about applying for a job with them. They have it on there also that if you do drugs don't bother applying for a job. My place of employment won't hire any convicted felons either, and you could not lie on the application about it because they run so many finger print checks with all of the different law enforcement agencies you are guaranteed to be busted.

so i guess none of you are felons...hmmm lets us look at the facts most likely many of you have had credit cards at one point or another where you charged things on them..hmm running up a bill, some of you defaulted on these cards, had them forgiven or written off maybe even bankruptcy. Now of course in most states if its under %500 then all you are guilty of is a misdemeanor but if it's over %500 then hmmm lets see thats a felony...now did you not or did you agree to when you signed that credit card apllication to pay the creditor, is your word no good or your signature...just think about that but oh yeah we live in America where debt is a forgivable action... in my eyes any of you who have comitted these crimes are felons you just hide behind acceptance

Ridiculous!! Being in debt is NOT a felony, I don't care how much in debt you are. A crime is a malicious act..Being in debt is a series of bad mistakes. Big difference. Please don't come here judging us, I'm getting really sick of it.

Fins, sounds like guest is a disgruntled convicted felon to me trying to transfer their anger for their stupidity on others. No sympathy here for the convicted felon. Besides, this is a forum on debt not a safe haven for criminals to come and get sympathy. And that is my opinion, really do not care what guest thinks of it.

I hear you, I'm really starting to get pissed off. How do these people find us if they are not doing a google search on "getting out of debt"? Unless they are PDL people..and if they are I feel sorry for them, because they just don't have enough business anymore to keep them occupied.

I have thought the same thing recently. Seems there are an awful lost of pdl people coming on here and posting nonsense, and you are right, they must need something to occupy their time at work since consumers are wising up to their business practices. And for all the convicted felons and criminals out their that want to seek sympathy or post nonsense posts, please try googling "gellin felon" and see if there is a forum out there for you. Should be one, it seems there is one for just about anything.

LMAO!!! Hey...You can get fired for doing personal stuff on the computer at my company. That's theft of company time. Maybe, just maybe, if you steal enough of it, it may be a felony.

LOL, where I work I would be brought up on ethics charges, get fired and pay a fine. I just love it when criminals come on here and try to pass moral judgement or to give advice on morals, I also love it when the pdl employees do the same thing. It is quite comical in my book.

You know, a few months ago I said that I would no longer respond to obnoxious guests. I guess I've given up that ghost, this/these particular guest/guests have really brought out the moxie in me. I think it's all the aggression I have because of the packed stores right now..Meijer was a circus today!! So I guess I should thank guest(s), for the outlet to vent my frustrations.

Thank you guest, see? You too can help someone on this board.

Googling gellin' like a felon...LOL Steelers!! No, how about gellin' like Magellan! Hey these PDL people can come here....I say bring it on!!!!!!

I know! They are so much fun!

Hey Guys Pedro accused me of being on the verge of being a felon. LOL

I had to giggle a bit at the guest's analogy of credit card users being felons....where do these people come from? Amazing how one's mind can twist things when you're trying to validate your own sins.

No one is perfect. Everyone has done something wrong at some point in their life. The difference between being a debtor who "hides behind acceptance" (in our guest's immortal words) and a convicted felon is the the debtor is being pursued by creditors who simply want their money. The felon is pursued by the law, who intends to obtain justice. I don't think it's hard to see that the debtor is definitely on the better end of things.

Juan, you are on the verge of running to the dark side!!!!

kyside, I knew there was something shady about you :lol: just didn't know you were a felon!!..Karen

Karen, My problem is sometimes I think I would be better off. Instead of being so naive. I am probably one of the dumbest chicks you would ever meet. KYSIDE38

I don't know, I need some of that!1 With my job, you tend to get cynical,which by the way, I aslo work with felons :lol: ..Karen

I work with felons also Bossy, that is probably why felons who come here will NOT receive any sympathy from me. And there is a reason why felons can not get a good job, they can't be trusted and they have to earn that trust back, not try to earn sympathy. Sounds cold, but that is my opinion.

I used to work in physical therapy. Since my health has got so shotty I am now going to be payday loan crusader. LOL Thats almost as bad as your job.

I would say some Juan, or should I say SQUIGGY?!?! Guest will come on here and accuse me of slander.

I'd rather be a PDL crusader!! Now that I lost my job- all my work has been pro bono!! Can't eat that :lol: But with my health, my mom and my son- my plates full withour working! Gotta run-take care guys..Karen

Karen You and Steelers can join me. We will become a payday loan squad. LOL Talk to you soon. Hope your moms doing better. KYSIDE38

You guys could be like Charlies Angels! YAY!

Oh the smack talk on this board!! My word!

Gang, there are 35 guests on currently. I wonder if one of them is our guest. I hope they step and chat with us....I was out shopping again, and I'm feeling aggressive!

I like that, the PDL Squad. Would we commit any felonies?

Fins--Save some of that frustrated energy for our reign of terror...Only 41 days left Yippee!

Honey, it doesn't take much for me to terribly reign!!! I am small and mighty! ROAR!!!!

Steelers I will not commit slanderLOL Fins I am an idiot also went shopping today to. Cant take much more. I am gonna have heart failure. LOL

But Juan, what about felonies, since you are on the verge of being a felon, I want to learn from the best!

Ladies, I was at Target last weekend and got soooo ticked off. Some moron decided that it was a good idea to STOP in the middle of the lane and block traffic so he could load stuff into another vehicle. They could have driven to the back of the lot to do that, instead I was stuck for 15 mins. I was NOT happy. I was yelling obscenities out the window the whole time. Jerk.

I'm always in the mood to Christmas shop, till I get in the stores, then I'm psycho lady. Christmas shopping brings the MORON out in so many people I can't stand it...lol

Kyside, I just went to Red Robin and got the waitress in trouble. Oops, I'm a b***h. The manager took 50% off of my bill...Is that felonious?

What is felonious is the old hostess at a restaurant (I won't mention the name) coughed and sneezed all over me last Saturday and Monday morning I woke up sick as a dog and have been hit hard all week with what I now call the TJ's Syndrome! I call what she did to me, felonious assault!

Awesome!!! I wonder if that old bird is sick too? She's probably a carrier, the old battle axe.

Fins what did you do? Should have started screaming hair in my food. LOL Steelers maybe you should have been like Jessi and started yelling. KYSIDE38

You better go back and pay that other 50% fins...Bad girl!

The waitress was rude and we had to ask her 3 times for refills. She was terrible. I said (rather loudly, because I wanted her to hear me) "It's been a looooong time since I've had service this bad!" Well...she didn't hear, but the manager did. I felt horrible, but hey...Red Robin is kinda pricey..I should try this more often! That would be stealing, though.

Fins, Shame that would be borderline Illegal as our guest says. KYSIDE38

This is getting to be quite a thread!! Kinda like the Bass and associates thread.

I did yell at her! I told her she should know better as she is probably somebody's grandmother! And I better not get sick! Well, I got sick! 104.6 Temp!

You think Mrs. Jane Mahoney will put her opinion in this thread?

I sure hope so.

wow, she's all over this board!

Tells you that her business must be bad and not so on the up and up. What reputable loan company advertises like this and the only contact is through their yahoo address? Surely people won't e-mail her, I was able to delete her e-mail in one thread. People need to be careful, this is how identity theft happens. No reputable loan company would advertise in this manner.

She broke all kinds of forum rules..I was waiting for one of those cut and pastes to appear in one of my forums..I was reading the forum rules to prepare myself!!