Still rather shocked
10-31-2011, 03:52 PM
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Jiminy Cricket. Lots of nerve. Probably a reason she's not working... an addiction or embezzlement... I guess she could have a real need and you were "nice" to her so she thought, "what the heck, I'll ask". Sad.
10-31-2011, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Lisanne
Sounds like she's quite desperate, enough so to realize she has nothing to lose by asking.
I agree, I wouldn't loan her the money (unless you felt you could afford the risk of never seeing it again and she tells you exactly what it's for - of course, if you co-signed a loan for her, you'd probably learn what it's for). But I wouldn't take offense at her asking, since she probably isn't trying to be an opportunist.
I'd be shocked, too, though.
I agree, I wouldn't loan her the money (unless you felt you could afford the risk of never seeing it again and she tells you exactly what it's for - of course, if you co-signed a loan for her, you'd probably learn what it's for). But I wouldn't take offense at her asking, since she probably isn't trying to be an opportunist.
I'd be shocked, too, though.
i wouldn't go so far as to think she has an addiction though. and people are losing their jobs all over the place. i think she's desperate and has nowhere else to turn (and i'm the most cynical person on earth, but this is pathetic).
10-31-2011, 06:26 PM
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Wow....I don't even know how to respond to that. I've heard of people being bold & doing things you just can't understand but that is definitely the most bizarre thing I've ever heard. That is extremely weird. :hunf:
11-01-2011, 06:27 AM
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I would have said, " omg, things have been so tough here at my house, I was just thinking of calling you and seeing if you could loan me some money. " Bet she would have some second thoughts about askingfor a loan from someone she barely knows. lol
11-01-2011, 06:35 AM
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It sounds like she is in desperate trouble and somehow felt that you would be willing to help. In these times, there is a lot of desperation and you must keep your wallet close or join the ranks of the desperate, unfortunately.
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