Posts by mistyrider1

rowdyhawk25 said:Don't sweat it, you'll find something much better. Just don't stay there and take it—your health is way more important than any job.

That is precisely what I am doing right now. 😉
If I stay in this position—whether it's because of the sheer workload or the blatant unfairness of it all—I fear my physical and mental well-being will pay the ultimate price. 😢

Jose Turner57 said:Hey everyone, I just needed a place to vent because I don't really have anyone else to turn to right now... Today marks my first day without my colleague, who was basically my lifeline here. She handled everything—travel expenses, logistics, purchase orders, vendor relations, client comms, payments, you name it. She was incredible—always eager to learn, proactive, and ready to jump into new tasks while juggling her current workload. Honestly, I don't get why employers show zero appreciation for their staff and just let people walk out the door when they know their worth. It feels like the ones getting paid the most are the loudmouths who talk a big game but actually contribute nothing, while the real pros get overlooked. To make matters worse, my boss is currently planning to report unpaid wages as fully settled to the FBI, all with his "supervisor's" blessing—even though one of our branches is already significantly behind on payroll. Everything just hit me at once today. I’m holding onto the hope that this new job opportunity I’ve been eyeing works out, and that they’ll actually value what I bring to the table. Anyway, just needed to grab a quick coffee break and vent. What do you all think?☕

Honestly, I find myself just as baffled by this situation. At this rate, my employer is going to end up losing me too, thanks to people like that. It’s exhausting. I’ve poured my heart, soul, and quite a bit of my physical health into this company, only to see things handled this way. 😢

rowdyhawk15 The user states:
Something about this doesn't sit right with me. If nobody actually signed up for the cable service, how can they justify sending out notices regarding the commencement of misdemeanor proceedings? According to standard legal procedure, you should first receive a court ruling declaring you liable before any attempt at garnishment can even be considered. It’s a massive leap in logic. On what possible grounds are they even classifying you as a subscriber in the first place?

Look, to be perfectly honest, I don't see any reason to lie about this...
We received two of those yellow slips—the kind you get when there’s a certified package waiting at the post office—but naturally, they always arrived while my husband and I were stuck at work. Eventually, we managed to track down some information through a few channels to figure out what was actually going on. It turned out to be a blue envelope from a specific notary public, among other things. Since the only thing we could have possibly owed was a subscription fee (we are meticulous about our bills; if anything, we regret not being even more diligent back then), and considering several of our friends were receiving identical notices around that same time, we decided to play it safe and just leave them sitting there. Risk assessment, I suppose.
We have never received anything substantial from them—nothing but a relentless stream of collection notices. It starts with one, then another follows, and before you know it, they're just piling up.

It is quite telling that when we actually reached out to the staff in New York City, they managed to provide us with—quite frankly—the completely wrong brand of television set.

Look, our lawyer friends gave us some advice: just reach a settlement, pay what's owed, and call it a day. Honestly, given how we are, we simply don't have the stomach—nor the luxury of time—to be dragging ourselves through the court system over this. If we hadn't paid, he would have just filed a report against us, and that would have been that. Simple as that.

boldlynx23 As stated by:
What is the total figure for those foreclosures if it isn't classified? If you can't post it here, feel free to send me a private message.

It appears we are dealing with some sort of... situation. $1.25...which we are now paying for in installments. 😢

slycyclist342 said:Sunday, you should probably do some digging yourself.

First off, if I recall correctly, the statute of limitations is only one year—so you won't be able to come after me for any unpaid debts in two years.

It seems highly irregular to me that four different offices would all be initiating collections proceedings every six months.

I assume this was how the procedure went down (in response to rowdyhawk15's inquiries).

They sent a notarized affidavit—basically some unpaid invoice you supposedly owe—to a bailiff or an attorney, who then used that document as grounds to issue a notice regarding the initiation of a seizure.

I believe there is a deadline to file an appeal—eight days, if I recall correctly, though I can't say for certain.
If you file a formal complaint, they can't just hit your bank account directly; instead, they have to pass it off to the courts to initiate a lawsuit.

In court, the Public Broadcasting Service has to prove that you actually owe them anything at all, while you have to focus on proving exactly what you're already trying to establish.

Of course, if you end up losing the lawsuit, make sure to factor those legal fees into your calculations as well.

Believe me, things unfolded exactly the way I described them...
The real kicker for us was the sheer anxiety over the outcome—what happens if we actually lose this lawsuit?! Who on earth is going to foot the bill for all those sudden, unexpected expenses?
Look, we aren't exactly thrill-seekers; we're more the type to play it safe. Above all else, we have a healthy fear of federal agencies. We really have no desire to go toe-to-toe with the heavy hitters in Washington.😢

boldlynx23 said:Hey everyone.

Well, I just got my own lovely little piece of paperwork in the mail today:
notice of violation - warning based on report number ?????/2014

Basically, they're citing some report a "controller" supposedly wrote up one day back in January. This guy didn't even step foot inside—didn't introduce himself, just started throwing around threats about state inspectors and fines of $333 and God knows what else. I wasn't home, so my wife had the pleasure of being intimidated by him instead.

Today I finally received this official notice along with a bill from $80—I've got 8 days to pay up if I want to stop them from starting a formal "proceeding."

So here's my question: what kind of report can this clown actually write when he didn't sign anything, didn't show us any documentation, and didn't even enter the house?

Should I just pay this thing or ignore it? And what happens if I just walk away?

Thanks

Here is the reality: we weren't home; our child (who was 15 at the time) answered the door. He told them we didn't have a TV, and then the fellow just left.
After a while, we found ourselves in the exact same situation as you. We ignored it—tossed it in the trash. We did that for two years. Then, out of nowhere, the garnishments started hitting us... four of them!!! One every six months. Over two years, that’s four separate legal actions. On top of that, the law firms that took over the collection added their own hefty fees...

No matter how you slice it, it’s a disaster!
Ultimately, we called the law offices, negotiated a reasonable payment plan, and sent a cancellation notice to NBC, which they (after we followed up) eventually accepted.
But even now, we are still paying off those debts... 🙄

Perhaps your best bet is to just bite the bullet, pay it, and then formally cancel the service?🤷