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My pickup: Emmanuel's only way to earn a living
Emmanuel drives for a living in Manila, and a broken transmission has stopped all income for 10 weeks.
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I make my living with my pickup. 10 weeks ago the transmission failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $150. 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 wife and our newborn. Before the breakdown I worked ten 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.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $150 goes:
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $55
• Towing and inspection: $10
• Labor charges: $85
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
Updates from Emmanuel
Thank you all. We're at 43% now ($64). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
Quick update: $27 raised so far (18%). I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Thinking of you and your family, Emmanuel. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Buffalo so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Manila.