Bhagwan @ Large

Before I forget

On and in a day of non-stop “what did you just say/did I really hear that?” moments, these stand out as some of the most Fantastic and clueless/deflecting/NOT IT statements I’ve ever heard.

And what makes them really shine is that start to finish, it’s contained in a single 30 minute period.

1. 5:05 PM “Oh, Yes. We have a check for you. But it’s not signed. That won’t happen until Monday Morning.”

2. 5:06 PM “There’s really nothing I can do about that (Holding said check) I’m just not responsible for that.”

3. 5:07 PM “I can see why you were wanting this, though. If this were mine, I’d be kind of upset.”

4. 5:14 PM (across street with now signed document)

“Can I help you sir?”
(me: I don’t think you can. I need to talk to a manager or someone without a nametag)
“What is it, I’m sure I can help.”
(Me: describes problem)
“You’re right, I can’t really help you with that. you need to talk to (mumbles)
(rings bell, looks off at 30 degree angle, drawing my attention.)
(me: eyes noticing motion, watch her leave and run away.)

5: 5:16 PM (guy without name badge) “Can I help you, sir, or should we sit down for a moment and talk about it?”

6: 5:17 PM (after I assert my right to sit and talk) “Great. Let’s go talk to Mike over here” (motions with hand. “Mike” looks up, nameless bails in could of custserv dust)

7: 5:19 PM. “Yep, you’re right, Money was taken out of your account.”

8. 5:19 PM “I really can’t talk to you about that. Would you like a phone number to call?”

9. 5:20 PM “Here. call this number. But no one is there now, they’ll be in on Monday morning. Probably.”

10. 5:22 PM “No, sir. The Bank of America is not in the habit of charging fees and taking money about of people’s accounts for no reason.”

(me: points to computer screen) “I really can’t help you with that. You’ll have to talk to someone else.”

It was, and is, one of the more intense and involved non-negotiations ever.

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P.S., RE: DOA BOA

It’s one thing to give my money out willy-nilly to anyone who asks for it. Whether or not the claim is valid, you are clearly in possession of said funds, and have demonstrated your willingness to do what you want with them.

It’s quite another to disavow all knowledge of the deed until three days later, and then send a letter explaining your actions through the mail. I seem to recall giving you my PHONE NUMBER for use in these circumstances. I’ve had that number for about as long as you and I have been together, it has not changed, and isn’t likely to anytime soon.

Also, thanks for NOT explaining in said letter that you took a vig for yourself. A pretty freaking sizable one at that. If I wasn’t gone already, this ices an already exceedingly large cake.

Was even going to make a deposit today too so that I could weather whatever storm seems to be a-brewing in your digital world. Looks like the coffee can is going to be a viable option very, very soon.

Up yours, jerk.