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My motorbike: Frida's only way to earn a living
Frida drives for a living in Stockholm, and a broken transmission has stopped all income for 8 weeks.
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I make my living with my motorbike. 8 weeks ago the transmission failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,600. 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 two daughters and my mother. Before the breakdown I worked twelve hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next four 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 $1,600 goes:
• transmission replacement (parts): $980
• Labor charges: $360
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $170
• Towing and inspection: $90
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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Wishing you peace, Frida. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Bahir Dar.
how is Frida doing now?
So sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out.
small businesses are the heart of Stockholm. Hope you're open again soon. Blessings
Keep going, Frida. Hope the shop reopens soon.
Take care, Frida. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.
Hope you get there. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Los Angeles