Posted by Margaret_FL on 8/21/07 1:34pm
Msg #206822

Duplicate Payment

I got a check last week for all my invoices for the last 2 weeks of July. Today, I got another check, a duplicate. I called to company to tell them I was returning it, that they had overpaid me. They were so greatful. It's not easy being honest. I sat there for a moment staring at the check, it was over $1,000 dollars.

Reply by LJ on 8/21/07 1:44pm
Msg #206824

Honesty is the best policy.
You will be rewarded in other ways.
The best sleep you can get is with a clear conscious.
Proud of you.

Reply by Margaret_FL on 8/21/07 1:49pm
Msg #206826

Re: Thanks LJ n/m

Reply by C_in_OKC on 8/21/07 1:49pm
Msg #206825

Ap plaud
1. To clap the hands as an expression of approval, appreciation, acclamation, etc.
2. To express approval; give praise; acclaim

I applaud your honesty, good job!

Reply by Roger_OH on 8/21/07 2:05pm
Msg #206829

Keep the check and apply it to future work from them...

then you'll have already been paid in advance!

Reply by Margaret_FL on 8/21/07 2:16pm
Msg #206832

Re: Keep the check and apply it to future work from them...

I have only been working for this company since 6/15 of this year. They have been fantastic, pay fast and pay extremely well. I have been told that they have me on 1st call and they give me two hours to respond. I do not want to spoil that relationship.

Reply by Monica Valle-Cavero on 8/21/07 2:18pm
Msg #206833

Re: Keep the check and apply it to future work from them...

Smart move. Send the money back and they will rerspect you and the rest of us better.

Reply by John_NorCal on 8/21/07 2:56pm
Msg #206843

Re: Keep the check and apply it to future work from them...

Definitely a smart move! If it were a small amount, I would give them an option of keeping it and applying to future work or returning it. Business wise you need to give them an option, since it was for such a large over payment you definitely did the right thing in returning it. You will make out in the long run.

Reply by Roger_OH on 8/21/07 5:05pm
Msg #206872

Oops, should have prefaced with If you have pay issues, then

keep the check and credit them. You did the right thing here.

Reply by Calnotary on 8/21/07 6:47pm
Msg #206884

Re: Oops, should have prefaced with If you have pay issues,

It has happened to me in the past and I always call them and let them know that they paid me a print fee on something that I never printed and they always tell me to keep that as a bonus.

Reply by NancyP/Mass on 8/21/07 7:21pm
Msg #206888

Dear Margaret

Good for you for doing the right thing. You showed them that you have not only honesty, but integrity by calling them up.

Have a beautiful evening,
Nancy

Reply by Margaret_FL on 8/21/07 7:55pm
Msg #206891

Thanks Nancy, I put the check in the mail this afternoon. This was not a small overpayment to give them credit. It is also easier on me to reconcile my receivables.