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   Zealist (zealist@poa.st)'s status on Sunday, 23-Jul-2023 00:01:52 JST Zealist

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   @YeetLibs @James10550088 @RehnSturm256 THE OLD ADDAGE YOU CAN'T SQUEEZE BLOOD FROM A TURNIP except they figured out how to.
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     @YeetLibs @RehnSturm256 Serious gilded age company town tier shit
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     @James10550088 @RehnSturm256 Company towns and lease to own could work if companies gave any sort of a fuck about their workforce but that's a utopian ideal
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     • Rehn
     @RehnSturm256 its probably a lease to own scam
     
     
     "Lease purchase deals have become increasingly common in the trucking industry in recent years. They are marketed as an attractive option for Class A truck drivers who want to own their own trucks, but who may not have the capital or credit history to purchase one outright. However, many experts in the industry argue that these deals are actually a scam, and that they can be financially devastating for drivers.
     
     The basic idea behind a lease purchase deal is that the driver pays a certain amount of money each week or month to lease a truck from a company. Over time, these payments are supposed to add up to the full purchase price of the truck, at which point the driver becomes the owner. In theory, this arrangement allows drivers to become owner-operators without having to save up a large amount of money for a down payment or qualify for a traditional bank loan.
     
     However, in practice, lease purchase deals often come with a number of hidden costs and pitfalls that can make them a bad deal for drivers. For example, many of these contracts have strict mileage requirements, which can be difficult to meet for drivers who are just starting out. If a driver doesn’t meet these requirements, they may face penalties or be forced to give up their truck.
     
     In addition, lease purchase contracts often have high interest rates and fees, which can add up quickly and make the overall cost of the truck much higher than if the driver had purchased it outright or taken out a traditional loan. These deals can also be structured in such a way that drivers are locked into long-term contracts that are difficult to get out of, even if they are struggling to make payments or are unhappy with the terms of the deal.
     
     Perhaps the biggest problem with lease purchase deals, however, is that they often prey on vulnerable drivers who are desperate to become owner-operators. Many of these drivers may not fully understand the terms of the contract or may be led to believe that they will be able to earn enough money to make the payments, when in reality, the cost of the truck and the associated expenses can quickly eat into their profits. This can leave drivers in a precarious financial situation, with little recourse or support from the leasing company."