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My ride-share car: Jung-ho's only way to earn a living
Jung-ho drives for a living in Gwangju, and a broken gearbox has stopped all income for 6 weeks.
🇰🇷 Gwangju, Gwangju, South Korea1,654 views
I make my living with my ride-share car. 6 weeks ago the gearbox 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 3 children. 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 $600 goes:
• gearbox replacement (parts): $380
• Towing and inspection: $100
• Labor charges: $120
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
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Wishing you peace, Jung-ho. Your post was clear and honest.
Rooting for you. I hope things turn around soon. After 25 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Hope things get better soon, Jung-ho. Shared it with a few friends. After 12 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.
Best of luck, Jung-ho. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Anaheim.
Hope it all works out, Jung-ho. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Frankfurt.
Thanks for sharing this, Jung-ho. Hope you get there. After 27 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.
So sorry you're going through this, Jung-ho. Looking forward to the next update. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.
Best of luck, Jung-ho. This could happen to any of us. Don't give up