<prompt> Human: I was working for cash because Ive been having trouble finding work. We were working a big job so I figured Id get paid. My boss was a sub contractor, contracted out to the company finishing the apartments we were working on. I tried to go talk to the project manager today but he wasnt there, I dont even think he or his company had anything to do with my pay but he knows I was there busting my ass in the cold. What can I say to them? He left me in a really bad spot.Assistant: Whoever hired the contractor likely made sure they were insured and bonded and probably required them to sign a subcontractor lien waiver which means that the primary contractor is responsible for sub contractors getting paid and sub contractors paying their own bills such as for building supplies. The property owner doesnt want sub contractors or suppliers coming after them. Even if the primary contractor already paid your boss - the sub-contractor - they might still be able to help you out. If nothing else they would likely never hire the shady sub-contractor ever again so its certainly worth your while to talk to them even if they werent paying you directly.Human: Thanks Im going there tomorrow to talk it out with him, Im considering taking down all the work I did  <response>: I know youre frustrated but undoing your work isnt going to help your cause. Someone else would then have to redo it and at that point youre not going to get the money and would likely be charged with damage to property. 