[anotherman554]

You had a business relationship with them. You were not friends.

[AThrowAway99]

I did think we where both, this is 100% my mistake.

Not being bitter about it, rather I should have been more strict and not offered business favours for free. Things like not charging for late payments, relocation and so on. 100% my error.

[pavel_lishin]

Did you have a contract with them? Your comment makes it sound like you moved to their country and worked with them without actually being paid.

This isn't something HN can help you with. This is lawyer territory.

[AThrowAway99]

Ah sorry I was not more clear. I have been paid for some of the work, but not all. The contract was signed and they do owe me the money.

I was more wanting to hear some feedback on my situation. It's a tough season for me and I want to make sure I'm learning the right things from it.

To perhaps gain some clarity as I don't have many people I feel comfortable talking to about this.

How it relates to the article, I feel. If the people you work with unfairly dislike you it might be a good sign of a problem deeper down.

(obviously a great deal of soul searching is needed to know if 'unfairly disliked' is applicable)

[pavel_lishin]

I mean, I'm glad you're taking this opportunity to do some soul searching, but the bottom line is that someone owes you money that they're not paying you.

If you were robbed in the street, would you be laying in bed worrying about whether you had a robbable face? Would you be trying to think how you could have been friendlier to your muggers?

[AThrowAway99]

Thanks, this really help me get a proper perspective on this!