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Things I’ve Learned Being A Bank Teller
Work February 9th, 2009
This list was passed around by friends at my last job at the bank. It’s pretty hilarious to those who’ve been in banking. A lot of these I’ve gotten from some ::ahem:: “bad” ::ahem:: clients who like to yell at bank tellers, thinking they know everything… I know the “customer is always right,” but no–it isn’t exactly true in all cases.
- I know everyone in the world, so I never need to ask for ID.
- “I’ll be with you in one moment,” means “Come right up here into my business.”
- Every bank in the world steals money from its customers, particularly the ones that don’t keep a register.
- I’m always kidding when I tell people a check is not any good. I’m a good kidder.
- I know the balance of every account at the bank.
- I am at the bank just because I feel like it; my window isn’t actually open when I say, “May I help you?”
- I know everyone’s account number.
- I know everyone’s address.
- I don’t understand how banking works.
- I have to do whatever the person who gave my customer the check said.
- I don’t know how to count.
- I don’t know how to add.
- I don’t know what the date is.
- I can read everyone’s mind.
- If I ask for your social, Im trying to steal your identity.
- I know when every new coin will be arriving.
- I know how much everyones bills are for the month.
- We don’t sell stamps.
- We are just here for fun on most holidays, were not really open. We love when you rub it in.
- When someone asks how you want your cash back, you are supposed to tell them after you get your money back.
- Apparently people have different definitions of commercial.
- Your time is more important than mine. I have no life. When you show up 5 minutes before we close to make 10 deposits or open a new account, we dont mind.
- Everyone with the Bank name tag is related.
- I am also your secretary.
- We love to place holds on your checks for fun, we are the only bank that does it.
- 13 hours and 10 minutes is not enough time for people to do their business.
- I am in charge of the never ending popcorn, smarties, and coffee.
- It is polite to ignore someone when they say hello.
- It is my fault when someone cuts you in line. I should have been paying attention to you and not your money.
- I know what a checkingdepositwithdrawal for savings is.
- Being rude should make me want to help you more.
- I am not really human, I should not make mistakes.
- It is okay to go into someones office when their door is shut.
- I have a secret collection of licenses in my cubby.
- I cant hear. I need you to ding the bell 5 times in a row.
- The sign that says Next Window Please is just for decoration.
- I make people wait on purpose, it’s fun to make them mad.
- I know everyones pin number to their ATM card.
- Fraud isn’t real, I should give customers exactly what they want.
- The coin machine is my favorite thing to do.
- The bank gives out free poinsettias at Christmas, we order them for you, not the bank. Display only means whatever you want it to mean.
- Please and Thank You are forbidden words at the bank. We hate to hear them.>
- Checking and Savings deposit slips are EXACTLY the same, we just like the color pink and wanted to make them more colorful. Marking through the word savings changes the deposit slip completely!
- When I tell someone the same thing over and over, I’m just doing it for fun. I like to waste my breath.
- We will break the rules for anybody as long as you gripe for more than 10 minutes.
- I am a professional coin counter. Even when the machine is broken, I will count the coin for you by hand!
- I am psychic; when you call I can recognize your voice and pull up your information. My computer is voice activated. It’s that fancy technology we have.
- You don’t have to tell me that you’ve been with the bank for 50 years… I can tell.
- Even after 4 years, I am a new teller to anyone who has never seen me before. If I have never met you, I have no idea what Im doing.
- I make the rules for the banking industry. You can blame everything on me!
- I’m an idiot.
Tags: banking
I Love Big Brother
Chicago, Travel, Web February 6th, 2009
I’ve just recently begun to actively “microblog,” as it’s called these days. Basically, I just make little status updates on what I’m doing, be it interesting or completely boring. I do this through Twitter most of the time, which automatically updates my Facebook status. But I’ve also just discovered Brightkite. I love the ease of using Twitter, but I am starting to totally get with geo-tagging. Brightkite provides a way of actually noting the exact (how exact, it’s up to you) location of where you are actually microblogging. Since I moved to an actual new city, this is very intriguing to me. Through Brightkite, I can find people and see the activity in the area, something I intend to use in the weeks and months to come.
So now I can tell people what I’m doing, show them pics (via Flickr) or videos (via YouTube or Vimeo) of what I’m doing, and also share where I’m doing things. All this and I’m not even getting into posting my web activity. But why would I want to do this–putting my every little deed for out there for all to see? I mean, aren’t we always valuing our privacy? Well, I guess you can look at it as a reach for attention. Maybe a little bit of exhibition? For me, it’s actually a way to kind of keep a record or journal. I actually pay attention to privacy settings on these sites, so not everything is being put out there in public. But, I also like to share my experiences. I do have a friend or two who like to keep tabs, and thus I try to make it interesting for them once in a while. I wish most of my friends were active in this way as well. I mean, it beats having to actually send letters, or e-mails, or even make a phone call.
I sort of promised myself that with this new chapter in my life beginning in Chicago, I’ll better document it for memories and reflections. I’ll have my camera and phone to take pics of the new places I’ll discover. I’ll tweet any interesting experiences. And if you’ve got a Twitter, Brightkite, or even a Flickr account, add me! I’m addicted to reading and responding to other’s microblogging.
Tags: Brightkite, Chicago, Twitter
The Windy City
Chicago, Work February 5th, 2009
Sorry, guys. I know I promised more frequent posts, but you know… was moving and all that. You know, to Chicago.
And it’s awesome! Sure, it gets plenty cold, but I think I prepared for it pretty well. And it’s kind of true: Chicago knows how to handle snow. Maryland and DC: we are wimps. hahaha. Anyway. The train ride was pretty uneventful. The lounge car was nice for a while. I could have been more comfortable in cabin seat, but I think regular coach was okay. Probably wouldn’t do it again. Unless I had a riding buddy. ;P
Roommates are awesome. My cousin and her bf have been most hospitable and I think we’ll get along just fine. They taught me a little bit how to cook, I’m embarrassed to admit. It feels great though–being on my own. I miss everyone back home terribly, but I haven’t felt any regret with my decision. Every time I go out in the city, exploring the area and getting familiar with the streets, it feels like home. The atmosphere here is just perfect for me. It’s the big city feel, but it doesn’t seem too busy or stressful. Exactly the reason why I came here (well partly, but that’s for another day).
Still haven’t gotten a job yet. It’s starting to worry me a little bit, but it hasn’t gotten to the “oh god, I’m stressing out; what am I gonna do?!” point. I’m looking and applied to some places. Hopefully I’ll get something soon.
Been doing plenty of other things, too. I just wanted to drop in a quick update for you guys. More to come. Later. 
Tags: Chicago
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