12/10/2024
I BOOKED A $2,000 RENTAL FOR A GROUP TRIP, BUT NO ONE PAID ME BACK THEIR SHARE OF THE COST — THEY DIDN'T GET AWAY WITH IT.
Alright, so every year, my friends and I plan a big group trip to a fun destination. This year, it was my turn to organize everything, and I was excited to take on the task. We decided on this beautiful lakeside cabin for a weekend getaway, and everyone was totally on board. The rental cost was $2,000 for the three-night stay, which broke down to $250 per person since there were eight of us.
I booked the rental and paid the full amount upfront, confident that my friends would pay me back as we had agreed. But as the trip got closer, I started getting excuses. First, it was "I'll get it to you next week," then "I just need to wait until my next paycheck," and eventually, some of them just stopped responding to my messages altogether. I was out $2,000 and feeling completely taken advantage of.
I decided it was time to teach them a lesson they wouldn't forget. Here's what I did:
The night before we were supposed to leave for the trip, I sent a group message saying I was excited for the weekend and that I'd see everyone at the cabin. I made sure to get there early to set everything up. I stocked the fridge with food and drinks and set up the living room with games and cozy blankets.
But here's the catch: I took ⬇️
