I have a couple of days work in my village, by far the worst payers on the round. I now wish I had never taken them on.
The bad payers.
1] are suddenly struck blind when they pass you in the street, either that or I become invisible.
2] avoid you like the plague if you go into the local for a pint.
3] Have very short memories, it usually takes about two years for them to entirely forget they owe you.
4 Question your parentage to others if you ask them to settle their debt.
5] are the most resentful when they begin to understand your hourly wage.
I would never do it again, never ever take on neighbours.