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Is this OK for a bank cashier...?
1 year ago  ::  Sep 03, 2008 - 4:48PM #1
ArtyGirl
Posts: 394

I called the bank yesterday because I was afraid I was going to bounce a check, and I wanted to make sure I was covered. The bank associate, while looking at my checking expenses, told me that she noticed I spent a dollar on iTunes and maybe I should think about prioritizing my money spent. Now, if I was sitting with my banker, trying to figure out a better budget situation, I could understand the advice-giving. But, I felt a little embarrassed and I don't know if it's because she is right or because I felt like I was a child who just got a spanking.

1 year ago  ::  Sep 03, 2008 - 5:29PM #2
Cadybeth
Posts: 462

That is totally inapproprate.  It is like the grocery store cashier telling you "Oh you really shouldn't eat that.  It has too many calories".  Ugh!  She was playing passive aggressive judgement with you. 

1 year ago  ::  Sep 03, 2008 - 5:34PM #3
Z
Posts: 732

I agree... the teller was out of line.

1 year ago  ::  Sep 03, 2008 - 6:21PM #4
lisa_aka_lisa
Posts: 613


I called the bank yesterday because I was afraid I was going to bounce a check, and I wanted to make sure I was covered. The bank associate, while looking at my checking expenses, told me that she noticed I spent a dollar on iTunes and maybe I should think about prioritizing my money spent. Now, if I was sitting with my banker, trying to figure out a better budget situation, I could understand the advice-giving. But, I felt a little embarrassed and I don't know if it's because she is right or because I felt like I was a child who just got a spanking.




What a beeyothch !!!!!!!!    

1 year ago  ::  Sep 04, 2008 - 8:14AM #5
kelly90171
Posts: 326

She's not a financial planner-she's a bank teller.  Completely out of line.

1 year ago  ::  Sep 04, 2008 - 8:38AM #6
PikaPikaChick
Posts: 255
That is totally not OK.  I would call the manager and file a complaint.  Let us know what happens, and if things get really out of hand please contact Consumerist.com!
1 year ago  ::  Sep 04, 2008 - 11:42AM #7
LeeLoo
Posts: 556

What a giant bag of ho, they had no right to say that to you. I'd totally complain to a manager about it and perhaps just take your business elsewhere.

1 year ago  ::  Sep 04, 2008 - 12:30PM #8
jen@maude
Posts: 149

This is probably actionable.   I'm with Pika, let someone know.

1 year ago  ::  Sep 04, 2008 - 12:56PM #9
ArtyGirl
Posts: 394

Thanks, everyone....I am totally calling the manager....I appreciate all the support :)

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