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My food truck: Jing's only way to earn a living

Jing's my food truck is Jing's only source of income and needs a transmission replacement costing $1,650.

🇺🇸 Bronx, New York, United States825 views
Jing Kai Gao
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Bronx
I make my living with my food truck. 6 weeks ago the transmission failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,650. 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 2 children. Before the breakdown I worked twelve hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next three months if I can just get the vehicle working. I have a written estimate from a certified mechanic and will upload it here. I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update. Where the $1,650 goes: • transmission replacement (parts): $1,200 • Towing and inspection: $115 • Labor charges: $335 Thank you for reading my story. - Jing
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

Updates from Jing

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($375 in total) the plan for transmission replacement is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. We're at 26% thanks to 13 of you. the plan for labor charges is now scheduled. More news soon.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 13% funded and the first invoice got paid this week. - Jing

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    “Thought of Jing all day after reading this. - Mumbai”

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    “Thought of Jing all day after reading this. - Chattogram”

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    “Only $16 but hope it helps. - Vadodara”

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    “Hang in there. Gave what I could this week. - Busan”

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    “Stay strong. Thought of Jing all day after reading this. - Jakarta Barat”

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  • Yasir Shoaib Lashari

    hang in there, Jing. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care.

    • Nina KühnPhoto verified

      wishing you the best, Jing. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings.

      • Funmilayo Peace Uzor

        Wishing you peace, Jing. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings.

        • Lata C. Oberoi

          Wishing you peace, Jing. Small businesses are the heart of Bronx. Hope you're open again soon. God bless

          • Roshan Gihan Kumarasinghe

            Hang in there, Jing. Hope you make a strong comeback. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings.

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