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My school-run minibus: Greta's only way to earn a living
Greta drives for a living in Wiesbaden, and a broken rear axle has stopped all income for 3 weeks.
🇩🇪 Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany1,896 views
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 3 weeks ago the rear axle failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,200. 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 family of five. 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.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $1,200 goes:
• rear axle replacement (parts): $720
• Labor charges: $320
• Towing and inspection: $160
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Greta
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Good luck, Greta. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Dar es Salaam.
Any update on how things are going in Wiesbaden?
Good luck, Greta. Hope this works out for you.
Your post was clear and honest. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.
Hang in there, Greta. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless