"My husband used to take care of the business part of this, and after he died I found I wasn't really any good at it. I hate remembering who owes me what and bugging them if they haven't paid me"
- Jane Haddam
About this Quote
This quote by Jane Haddam speaks with the problem of handling a business after the death of a loved one. It is clear that the speaker's spouse was the one who dealt with the business side of things, which the speaker was not prepared to take on this responsibility. She expresses her dislike of needing to remember who owes her cash and having to "bug" them if they have not paid her. This quote speaks to the psychological toll that handling a service can take, particularly when it is a task that the speaker was not gotten ready for. It also speaks to the significance of having a partner who can assist manage business side of things, as it can be a hard and time-consuming job. This quote is a reminder of the significance of having a support system in place to help manage the business side of things, even in the face of disaster.
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