I went to my bank today, to talk to them about overdrafts. It's not that I'm in great financial danger or anything, it's just that I need to pay for my forthcoming trip to Slovakia before a bunch of cheques will clear. Anyway, it's irrelevant really, because that's not what today's important piece of literature is about! Oh no!
You see, I go into the bank and they point me to a nice man. I explain the situation and how I have one of these fancy student account with their interest free overdrafts and the guy smiles pleasantly at me
Bank Dude: So how large an overdraft do you want?
Me: £500 pounds please.
BD: Okay, just let me check.
Taps away for a bit on his keyboard. Just £500?
Me: Yeah, is that okay?
BD: Oh yeah sure, but you do realise you're allowed up to £1500?
Me: Just £500 please.
BD: looking puzzled So, not £1500? Because you could have it. Are you positive?
Me: No really, I'm fine. £500 is going to be more than enough.
BD: Oh. Okay.
Shrugs shoulders
Bank Dude taps away for a bit
BD: Well, I've updated your account sir, that should be ready as of now.
Me: Thanks!
Starts to leave
BD: No problem. Oh wait, did you know that you could apply for a credit card with us? It's really good! And you get free vouchers with it!
These are the people to blame when under crippling debt the country sinks into violence, anarchy and Viking metal.
I need to have symbol for things recently purchased here. Then I could put:
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I also need another symbol to signify email. Not post. Then I could put
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(t) Martin
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A List Apart emailing you? Explain, please :)
No, hahaha.
surely its their job to ask you those things? also 1500 overdraft rules, i wish i had it :(
I'm glad I don't. And I think part of the point was that because it's their job this is why we're in a debt-ridden nation.
Mark: I will find out soon enough I dare say.
This may never get read as its a late post but i need to make clear that you cant blaim a guy for this countries debt cos he offered you a credit card. Its his job. If you choose to use your credit card irresponsibly that's up to you. The people who are in debt in this country are in debt because they feel they have no financial responsibly. This is not true for all but for the majority. Nuf said.
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I refuse to beleive a professional in a bank would describe their credit cards as 'really good'