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Hyun-jun needs my ride-share car repaired to get back to work in Gangnam

Hyun-jun drives for a living in Gangnam, and a broken gearbox has stopped all income for 7 weeks.

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Hyun-jun Byung-hun Jang
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Gangnam
I make my living with my ride-share car. 7 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,100. Without the vehicle I earn nothing. I have been borrowing from friends to pay rent, and now I have run out of people to ask. I support my family of five. Before the breakdown I worked twelve hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next six months if I can just get the vehicle working. I have a written estimate from a certified mechanic and will upload it here. All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal. Where the $1,100 goes: • gearbox replacement (parts): $690 • Labor charges: $180 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $190 • Towing and inspection: $40 If you're reading this, thank you. - Hyun-jun
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

Updates from Hyun-jun

  1. Quick update: $648 raised so far (59%). I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 28% funded and the plan for labor charges is now scheduled.

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    “God bless. Thought of Hyun-jun all day after reading this. - Fresno”

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  • Salma Leila El-Sayed

    shared it with a few friends. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings

    • Gopal J. Reddy

      Rooting for you, Hyun-jun. This could happen to any of us. Blessings.

      • Odette Léa GirardQuestion

        Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Hyun-jun!

        • Hyun-jun Byung-hun JangOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

          It's all in the list in the story. gearbox replacement (parts) is the big one at $690, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Fair thing to want to know.

      • Rashid Jilani

        So sorry you're going through this, Hyun-jun. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings

        • Sneha M. Bajpai

          Good luck, Hyun-jun. Hope the shop reopens soon. Thinking of Gangnam.

          • Paul Sani MusaPhoto verified

            Thinking of you and your family. Small businesses are the heart of Gangnam. Hope you're open again soon. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care

            • Rohan B. Bhavsar

              best of luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Gangnam

              • Omolara Uche Igwe

                Hope things get better soon. Hope the shop reopens soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless

                • Marina Viktoria Volkov

                  Sending love, Hyun-jun. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in London but we're thinking of you. Love from London.

                  • Lindiwe S. ChettyAddress verifiedID verified

                    Sending good thoughts. Small businesses are the heart of Gangnam. Hope you're open again soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Lagos.

                    • Mahesh H. Malhotra

                      You're not alone, Hyun-jun. Hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

                      • Lola Blessing Lawal

                        Sending love, Hyun-jun. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 16 people at work.

                        $1,327.50 raised of $1,100

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