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AIBU?

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AIBU to pay him a home visit?

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Szeli · 18/06/2013 12:07

First AIBU so be gentle... quite long too as I don't wish to drip feed.

I work freelance and a company I have had dealings with for a couple of years owe me some money.

Now the money isn't a great amount (under £100) but this is coming down to principle (although I really could do with any extra pennies right now).

This company is essentially just one guy and I've helped him out so many times; helping him with last minute staff/equipment etc and on this occasion he was desperate for someone to work and even tho I'd just got out of hospital and was still struggling I felt sorry for him and went and worked the shift. This was in early May on a Sunday. He told me he'd meet me the following Wednesday to exchange invoices and cheques...

I have not been able to get hold of him since; the business phone and his mobile have always been off (iv left numerous voicemails and texts) and his home phone rang out; emails have bounced back to me and PayPal invoices have gone ignored.

Recently another freelance worker called me and said he thought the business had folded; today I looked at companies house as this does appear to be the case BUT also listed on there is a home address for him...

Would I be being unreasonable to go to this address (possibly with my bruiser looking biological father) on the search for him and the money I'm owed? He's really pissed me off after I've gone out of my way to help him on so many occasions.

Sorry it's so long; if you think iabu wwyd?

OP posts:
Szeli · 18/06/2013 14:21

Nope couldn't due to all the interventions and drugs; but my childbirth experience is a whole other story!

OP posts:
JennySense · 18/06/2013 17:01

You need to know exactly what the status of the bizz is before doing anything.
He could have applied to dissolve the business in which case he should have sent you a note with the official note from Companies House.
If he's dissolving then he should not prioritise any creditor ahead of another.
Best to write it off and take steps in the future to take a deposit or payment in advance.

Dahlialover · 18/06/2013 17:20

I think it is def worth a personal visit if your father is a police inspector and knows the ropes. There is no need to intimidate - just find out what the situation is. Works a treat for our local magazine. You do need to make sure that he has not ignored your contact.

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