Comments on: Confessions of an Ex-Debt Collector

By: Rose McBride

Rose McBride — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:21:30 +0000

I worked collection for an ambulance company. Some insurance companies would send reimbursement to the patient who (80% of the time) would not forward it to us but make small payments after prompting phone calls. One excuse I heard for keeping insurance money was “but I needed the $ to pay for my plane ticket”. After 13 years of this BS I finally was able to quit and retire. Whoa

By: Ashley

Ashley — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:54:21 +0000

I agree that it definitely takes all types. Although it’s not a pleasant job, someone has to do it. Also, I can’t fathom how someone could pay over $600 in monthly transportation cost (think gas and insurance too) and not see a need to cover housing. Scary!

By: Wojciech

Wojciech — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:56:47 +0000

Funny (and sad) all at the same time. Never had to deal with debt collectors, so I definitely enjoyed learning about what you had to do!

The guy with the Mercedes is just classic…geez.

By: Jason Wier

Jason Wier — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:29:05 +0000

Now you can draw on your history and truly help others like you do with your BLOG and the wisdom that you share in them. We all go through stages in our life for a reason.

By: TheDebtHawk.com

TheDebtHawk.com — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:06:46 +0000

That was very interesting. I always loving finding out how different jobs work.

By: Roshawn @ Watson Inc

Roshawn @ Watson Inc — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:10:40 +0000

This is actually kind of sad although I guess it is a necessary evil. I think I agree with the statement in many cases, the main reason why people get behind is stupidity/ignorance (or denial).

By: Kyle

Kyle — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:10:46 +0000

Completely true. I spent three years convincing people dinner wasn’t as important if you don’t have a home to eat it in. Or even better, “well why don’t you just sleep in your car then.”

I think I will work on a things I learned as a debt collector post, maybe a guest post somewhere… thanks for the suggestion.

By: SalemanisanITthatStinksExcuse

SalemanisanITthatStinksExcuse — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:17:19 +0000

Yeah, good read – reminds me of when I sold cars . . . lots of pressure with words . . .

By: The Happy Rock

The Happy Rock — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:18:53 +0000

Is this true? I had no idea.

It makes for an interesting read. No let’s see the lessons I learned from being a debt collector post!