Posted by cyndi_ca on 2/27/06 6:24pm
Msg #100409

On the serious side. What would you do.

I know a new notary who did a signing for an ss who has been known not to pay. I'm afraid to tell this person because I don't want him/her to get discouraged. I did suggest he/she get on this board and read, read, read. This person had called me during a signing with some questions he/she had during the appt. Told me how nice this SS was and how helpful they were. My gut is to tell the sa, but on the other hand maybe the SS will pay and everything could be fine. I am for giving someone a second chance (SS). Could I be shading his/her opinion of an SS unecessarily? What would you do?

Reply by RayC_TX on 2/27/06 6:31pm
Msg #100418

DEREGULATION......

Well, hopefully all will turn out fine. If not your friend has a few options. Provided the wording in thier hap~hazard agreement they can fill with the better business bureau. option 2 being File against thier bond with the STATE thier in. Option 3 .... take knife and fork go stand on the owner of that companies door step and wait for payment or dinner.
OH BUT WAIT ... thats right most of them require our information but we dont get to require thiers........................ THEIR DAY IS A COMING !!!

Reply by RayC_TX on 2/27/06 6:47pm
Msg #100429

Seriously though i think Brenda_TX stated it best...

you have to just get the signing and trust that they will do you right .. if not Dont take anymore. For now thats all you can do. Until 95% of Notaries require that SScompanies have a 95% credit rating and 30days to pay.
Until then we are at thier mercy.

Reply by cyndi_ca on 2/27/06 6:52pm
Msg #100430

Re: Seriously though i think Brenda_TX stated it best...

I realize that. I just feel bad for this person or maybe I won't have to feel bad and it will all work out. This person did a ride-along with me. I loved helping out and teaching what I know. Not that it's alot compared to others, but I had experience and he/she did not. Sometimes we have to learn the hard way, just as I did, but if I could spare he/she some grief, maybe I should.

Reply by RayC_TX on 2/27/06 7:04pm
Msg #100433

Well ... a word of caution never hurts .....

Maybe just take the passive approach. Just say " Oh good you got her going your way, just remember till you see how they pay, dont put all your eggs in one basket."
You never know ... maybe your experience was a one time deal. They may have better luck with them.
I still say ... my own company has a 100% credit rating with DnB. Its not a big deal to me .... someone ask for my credit ........ here ya go. Many of these signing companies are stayat home moms or something, thier certainly not 100% into it companies. I sent an email to one it took 4 days to get an answer.
I am not in this as a J.O.B. this is a service I provide as a professional. Nothing pisticks me off more than trying to talk to someone about business and hear a screaming baby in the background.

Reply by TitleGalCA on 2/27/06 9:06pm
Msg #100449

***I'm afraid to tell this person because I don't want him/her to get discouraged.***

Cyndi, if I were a new notary and looking up to a mentor of sorts, I'd hope that they were straight with me. Whether or not a mentor, I would just appreciate the truth. You don't have to color it, just tell the new notary the facts - they'll learn one way or the other...it might be nice if you spared them..."the other".

You're not responsible for 'protecting' the SS. I'd be more interested in 'protecting' the notary. JMO, go with your gut.

Reply by cyndi_ca on 2/28/06 8:56am
Msg #100542

Wasn't concerned about the SS, and yes, I plan to talk to the SA. I had to ask myself, "what would I want". Bottom line is, I would want to know. Thanks for your input.