The Waiting

Tom Petty said it best, "The waiting is the hardest part..."

Yep.

Still no check / payment.

By the time I get it, I should be getting paid for the last job I did, which I finished two weeks ago, and is for about the same amount.

I haven't gotten the $200- I get every month from a client last fall, either. It was late last month, too (the client paid on time, it was the disbursement, i.e., my boss, who held up payment).

But here's the thing:  My boss?  She's got health issues. And as someone with health issues? I get it. I totally do. She's had a migraine for about nine days. She's going to the doctor tomorrow. I wouldn't have waited that long, but I'm not her. So I feel a bit guilty about leaning on her about my payment, which I've not done so far (due to the guilt). But I need that money. I switched phone carriers last month, and my first payment is due tomorrow--they're not going to let me slide a few days like my previous carrier who I'd been with for over seven years. I don't want to get on their bad side, knowhatImsayin'?

So if it's not here tomorrow, I'm going to have to borrow it from my husband, and I'm going to have to ask for it. I can't wait any more. I can't feel guilty, I can't feel pity, this is business, that is all. And I'm sorry she's having health issues--but if that is the case, then you need to have a backup or alternate plan. It's that simple.

I also never received a 1099 for work I did last year. I asked about it, twice, but never received it. So I put the money on my tax return anyway as "payments received for which I did not receive a 1099." I'm not about to play with the IRS. Ugh.

So the business side of this business is not getting handled. They need to hire a bookkeeper. And not having time to train your mother-in-law, who was going to do it, is an excuse.

I would not treat my employees this way, and I don't like being treated this way.

So. Tomorrow. Will I have the brass ovaries to ask for the money? I'd better. Time is flying. Bills are due.







*** Update 8:47pm So soon? I know, right? Well, an opening presented itself--cranky client emailed me with some questions so I Bcc'd my bosses, and the check-cutter wrote me back, so I asked. I also offered to help with the bookkeeping services (I worked in accounting for 10 years--hated it, but can do it) or anything else she needs. So, we'll see. *fingerscrossed*