20/03/2026
I WOULD HAVE TAGGED SOME PEOPLE TO THIS POST, IF YOU ARE GUILTY, CHANGE
In this laundry business, I’ve seen a lot.
People smile with you, laugh with you, even call you “my favorite dry cleaner”
But when it’s time to pay for your hard work
they disappear.
Some will say:
“Please release the clothes, I’ll pay when my salary drops.”
“I’ll transfer in three days, I promise.”
You believe them.
You smile.
You release the clothes.
Then the day comes… and nothing.
Calls ignored. Messages seen, no reply.
Some even block you like you’re the one owing them.
They forget the detergent you bought.
They forget the water, the light, the fuel.
They forget your time, your energy, your sweat.
But the worst part is not the money…
It’s the disrespect.
One Lady brought 12 clothes.
I delivered them perfectly neat, fresh, well pressed.
She smiled and said:
“I’ll pay when I get to the office. Just remind me.”
I reminded her… no response.
One day, I went to her house.
The gateman said:
“Sir, madam is inside… but she said anytime you come, I should tell you she’s not at home.”
That moment…
I didn’t feel like a professional.
I felt humiliated.
That day, I made a decision:
NEVER AGAIN.
Now, no matter who you are —
No payment, no clothes.
Not because I’m wicked…
But because I’ve learned.
If you’re a tailor don’t release without payment.
If you’re a makeup artist take a deposit.
If you’re a mechanic no balance, no car.
If you’re a photographer no payment, no final work.
If you’re a caterer — no credit delivery.
We are skilled professionals, not beggars.
We don’t give favors we deliver value.
And value must be respected.
As customer:
When you say “I’ll pay later” and disappear…
You’re not just owing money
You’re taking away someone’s dignity.
Because behind every clean cloth…
Is someone trying to survive honestly.
COPIED📖🖊️