South Carolina Woman Refuses to Pay Pressure Washers After Six Hours of Work
CHARLESTON, S.C. — A South Carolina woman has gone viral online after allegedly refusing to pay a pressure washing crew who spent six hours cleaning her home and driveway, claiming there was a problem with her gutters.
Dispute Over Payment
According to a viral video posted on Reddit, the woman — referred to by many online as a “Karen” — hired a crew to wash her home and driveway but refused to compensate them once the job was completed. She argued there was an unresolved gutter issue and instead began taking photos of the workers’ license plates rather than paying them.
Crew Pleads for Their Pay
In the video, the frustrated workers can be heard shouting at the woman, warning her that they could become homeless without the payment, which they needed to cover rent.
“We were here for six hours cleaning everything,” one crew member shouted.
Despite their pleas, the woman ignored them and retreated inside her home, refusing to provide any money.
Online Outrage and “Karen” Backlash
The incident has drawn heavy backlash online, with many Reddit users siding with the workers. One user commented:
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“I would be putting the dirt back straight away.”
Another suggested a less-than-legal response:
“I’d be coming back at night with a 5-gallon bucket of the most horrendously colored paint.”
Others argued that while the woman’s behavior was exploitative, the crew could have avoided the ordeal by requesting a deposit before starting the work.
Broader Issue of Service Exploitation
The story has sparked a broader conversation about service workers being exploited by customers who attempt to avoid payment. Online commentators pointed out that this is not an isolated incident, with many contractors and small crews facing similar challenges.
Experts note that best practices in the industry often include requiring half of the payment upfront to reduce risks of nonpayment.
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