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My pickup: Víctor's only way to earn a living
Víctor drives for a living in Joliet, and a broken transmission has stopped all income for 3 weeks.
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I make my living with my pickup. 3 weeks ago the transmission failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $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 1 children. Before the breakdown I worked eleven 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 $600 goes:
• Towing and inspection: $140
• Labor charges: $300
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $160
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Víctor
Updates from Víctor
Quick update: $572 raised so far (95%). I made the first payment toward labor charges. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Small update. $535 so far, I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts.
Quick update: $275 raised so far (46%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Hang in there. Hope you get there. Thinking of Joliet.
Hang in there, Víctor. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care
Keep going, Víctor. Hope the shop reopens soon. Greetings from Phoenix.
praying for you, Víctor. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings
Thinking of you. I hope things turn around soon. After 30 years in hospitality I know how hard it is to ask for anything.