Chapter 008: Techniques for Debt Collection

Ah, this is truly not easy, congratulations to you! Which company is it? Carol is also very happy for him

If the old customer is truly very angry, the boss could easily dismiss me to appease him

What means do we have to inflict such losses on him, through the court? Schott, the efficiency of the court is very low; it is not uncommon for a case to drag on for years

In six months, the little girl has transformed into a young lady, and that is all there is to it

The household of the Shiga family is situated perfectly between these two extremes; they are neither affluent enough to light a multitude of candles with a silver seven-branched candlestick, illuminating the entire hall, nor are they so destitute as to be unable to afford even a single oil lamp like the most impoverished of the poor.

What is the matter?" asked Scott.

This story is very familiar to Gao Zhi, as it is the part in "Les Misérables" where Marius encounters Cosette

Today, while listening to Carol's recitation, Scott suddenly recalled the encounter with Mr. Tahl's daughter, Annie, when he and his elder brother went to Mr. Tahl's house a couple of days ago to borrow books

Moreover, Schott noted that from the very beginning, he approached the analysis of issues from the perspective of the employer

Much of this money is owed by long-standing clients. For the sake of relationships, it is inconvenient for the boss to demand payment directly—this would be detrimental to the dignity of both parties. Therefore, it is much more convenient to have someone with little experience, who may not even be considered a company employee, to approach them for this payment.

Today, I carefully reviewed the company's accounts and discovered that there are many outstanding debts that have not yet been collected

How can we make them repay the money? We must demonstrate to them that we have the means to inflict more harm than the benefits they could gain from their debts—note that it is only necessary to prove this to them, and it is not required to actually carry it out

I agree with your opinion, John

However, as I grew older, I gradually came to realize that the world is not as depicted by Hugo; there are not so many kind and great individuals in the world. Most of the kind people are also very weak, just as Balzac portrayed in "The Human Comedy"

Is Schoultz at home? The voice of John Rockefeller came from outside the door

I believe the most critical issue at present is to clearly understand the limits of what we can achieve. " After pondering for a moment, Scott said, "I think, given the different circumstances regarding the debts, we need to consider various situations and corresponding countermeasures.

Yesterday, people still regarded them as children and ignored them, but today, upon reuniting, they already feel that they have become unsettling to others

Thus, in the end, Balzac became his favorite author

John Rockefeller nodded and followed Scogin through the door

Schoch, who is particularly attentive to the market rules of this era, is now aware that a probation period lasting a full quarter, during which no salary is paid, is a blatant form of exploitation that has become customary at this time

"John, could you tell us about the treatment that company has given you?" asked Scott.

It is already evening, and it is rather unusual for someone to be knocking on the door at this hour

"John, have you found a job?" Joseph asked

You can see the brilliance of youth constantly dancing in her flaxen hair and green eyes, truly resembling a rose that suddenly reveals its fragrance

Initially, Marius believed that this was another daughter of the same man, roughly the elder sister of the previous one

Therefore, the boss is very eager to recover this money, even though each of these debts may not seem substantial, but many a little makes a mickle.

Recently, John D. Rockefeller often came to give lectures to Scogin, and Joseph and Carol frequently attended as well

Alright. Carol immediately got up to fetch the brandy and the glass

Therefore, I believe that I must be able to recover this money, but I also cannot let the matter escalate too much; I must maintain a proper balance.

His eldest son Peter is a classmate of Carol, and the two have a good relationship, so Carol often borrows some books from their home to read

There are moments when young ladies seem to suddenly bloom like buds, transforming in the blink of an eye into beautiful roses

John Rockefeller sat down in the chair and said, "The probation period is three months, during which there will be no salary

"You need not worry about this; I have plenty of ways to handle it," said Scott with a smile. As someone from a later generation, although he had never worked in a debt collection agency or similar places, he was quite familiar with the common tactics used in such trades.

The bustling streets of the day have fallen silent, with no pedestrians remaining on the road, only the gas lamps by the roadside still emitting a dim yellow light

His wife passed away at a young age, leaving him with two sons and a young daughter

At that time, Shigaozhi noticed that when his elder brother was speaking to her, his tongue was all tied up

It is now evening, the sun has already set, but the moon has yet to rise, leaving only a sky full of stars

"It is the Hewitt-Tattersall Company," John Rockefeller replied, and then he looked at the expressions on everyone's faces, realizing that they were not familiar with the company. He then explained, "It is a company engaged in the business of ores and agricultural products. It is not very large, but its development is quite good at present..."

Today, my elder brother suddenly began to read this passage again, it seems that...

Therefore, after dark, they would light an oil lamp, and old Joseph would continue to do some work by its light. In the past, George would use this light to read and do his homework, and his older brother would also take the opportunity to read—sometimes it was the Bible (which almost every household had a copy of), and other times it was some novels borrowed from his former classmate, Mr. Tull's son, Peter.

Annie is three years younger than Carol, and she has just turned fifteen, which is the prime of youth

Therefore, the family of Scogin is now very familiar with John D. Rockefeller

However, when that habitual stroll brought him near the bench for the second time, he took notice and only then recognized that she was still the same one as before

"I am coming." said Schrodinger as he stood up to open the door

"John, your judgment cannot be wrong," Joseph said. "Carol, bring me that half bottle of brandy; I want to have a drink with John."

Mr. Tarl is a long-time patron of the Scudders' family. He is a kind-hearted giant, and in Scudder's words, Mr. Tarl is like a good-natured brown bear

When Schogger opened the door, he saw John standing at the entrance, looking as if he had walked a long way, still slightly out of breath

"Is there something wrong, John?" said Scott, noticing that John was still a bit out of breath, and added, "Come in and talk."

Additionally, I have matters to discuss with you today

If it can be retrieved, the boss will naturally be very pleased

Just as Schrodinger was irresponsibly speculating about the relationship between his elder brother and Annie, a sudden knock on the door interrupted him

As long as results are achieved, a formal contract can certainly be signed

In addition to bookkeeping, I will also be responsible for accounts receivable, and there may be other business tasks as well

By that time, a stable income will be achievable

Mr. Tal runs a small company that specializes in the cotton trade. Although he cannot be considered a wealthy tycoon, he is nonetheless part of the middle class, and as such, his home contains a considerable collection of books

This phenomenon is extremely common

It is I, I am John D. Rockefeller

Thank you for your encouragement, Schogger! John Rockefeller said: "And I especially want to thank you for the ideas you provided me.

Yes, Uncle Joseph, I found a job, just today! The joy on John D. Rockefeller's face was hard to conceal

I asked my colleagues, and they told me that among these debts, some amounts are quite small, and it seems inappropriate to go door-to-door to collect such a small sum. Additionally, some of the debts are from long-standing clients of the company, and it would not be wise to offend them easily... I would like to know your thoughts on this matter

It is evident that he possesses considerable confidence in his own perspective

Carroll put down the book and said, "I will go take a look." Then she called out loudly, "Who is it?"

Even if there are certain matters, they should not truly affect the cooperative relationship between both parties

At this moment, Carol had already put away the book "Les Misérables," and everyone turned to look at John Rockefeller, who had entered following Scogin.

Scholz noticed that Rockefeller was initially somewhat hesitant when he spoke these words, but his subsequent remarks became increasingly fluent

However, it is evident that the elder brother is very fond of Hugo

In this era before the electrical revolution, the nightlife was always quite monotonous. Families with a bit more wealth might light candles, gathering around the table to chat together, or have the dignified hostess read a passage from a book, sometimes the Bible, sometimes a novel.

First, consider the worst-case scenario, which is that the debtor's attitude is to avoid repayment if possible, and if they can repay tomorrow morning, they will absolutely not repay tonight.

Getting rid of such a person is not a bad thing for the boss

This is truly a golden age for capitalists," thought Schuyler silently, while saying to Rockefeller, "Three months will pass quickly.

"I would like to hear your thoughts first," said Scott with a smile as he responded.

John Rockefeller thought for a moment and then said: "I believe that when the boss provides me with this opportunity again, he specifically mentioned that I would take on some of the collection work

In other words, he is completely willfully defaulting.

Therefore, now, every evening, the activities at home turn into a session where either Carol or Scott reads a passage from a novel, and tonight it is Carol's turn to read a novel to everyone

For families without money, by nightfall, there is essentially only one thing left to do, which is to go to bed and sleep

During his college years in a past life, Scott once had a great fondness for the works of Hugo and dreamed of encountering a fairy-like maiden at the end of a secluded path in a park

Of course, if they do not get on the road, once they start to act, we must cast aside all concerns and strike hard! Such individuals, even if they are long-standing clients, are not of great importance to the company due to their evident malicious intent.

Now, the youngest child in the family has also graduated. Logically, there is no need to keep the lights on at night anymore, but the habit formed over the years cannot be changed so easily.