[BC] Overdue Client...

[Craig Healy]

> Time to cut and run. Tell them you will not respond to any more calls
until
> the past due is paid in full. If they never call you again, you'll be
money
> ahead, since otherwise you would be working for free.

I've decided that I really don't want to work for the current owner again.

> Of course, I'm not familiar with R.I. law, but there are ways to collect
> your past due money. Small claims court, mechanic's lien, something.

Massachusetts.  Last June they had to call a satellite repair company to fix
their dish while I was out of town.  Last fall the satellite company owner
called me to say he still hadn't been paid and was going to file a lien.  I
think he was paid fairly quickly after that.  Another company that will
never do work for them.

> Just curious, do you know if this is a case of the station REALLY being
> broke, or is it the "Wall Street Syndrome" where the owner is just sucking
> up all the money?

I obviously have never peeked at the books, but I'd think the latter is
reality.  There is a decent spot load on the station and most don't look
like trades or freebies.  Rents and other expenses don't appear excessive.
Just a guess..

In any event, it's time to move on.  I've already picked up another station
and have a possible non-broadcast client coming up.  Also doing more IT work
for a graphic arts company these days.  Gotta learn more about Macs...

Craig Healy
Providence, RI