Why I Hate Banks (Ok 1 Reason I Hate Banks)

I like writing checks (cheques for the Canadians).  It feels like you are handing over money.  E-pay is convenient but soulless.

Now, speaking of handing over money. This is for a reorder of the cheapest checks available: 

Design: Fine Line
Binding Style: Single/Wallet $ 45.90
Lettering: Standard $ 0.00
Monogram: No $ 0.00
Symbol: No $ 0.00
Message: No $ 0.00
Cover: None $ 0.00
Shadow Print: No $ 0.00
Delivery and Tax (where applicable): $ 13.25
Total Price: $ 59.15


Yeah, that's about $1 per check.  The bank's not so subtle way of telling you they don't want you to write checks. Soulless bastards.

(Not So) Great Expectations

Or, "Your Boss Doesn't Think the Way You Do"

Where I work we used to have a contest during our annual meetings. Winners were awarded prizes and given a small (10" ) plaster bust of Thomas Edison (yes) in gold, silver, or bronze (yes, I know). We stopped doing this 4 years ago.

Well yesterday my boss had 3 of these in his office and I asked him how he had them (thinking perhaps he was reviving the concept). He replied in a tone of disgust that when a former employee left, she left these in her office. He added that he was surprised she didn't take them home as she had won them - that apparently she didn't value what they meant.

He had FIRED that employee about 7 months ago. And she has not worked since.

So why the hell would she take 3 plaster Edison heads home? As a reminder that she was fired?

Guess I better keep the 6 I have in the office around.