Pieces of what we could have been, pieces of a shattered dream

[beanside]

I am so tired today and fully annoyed with my bank.

So I had started the account in may, knowing that I needed a brick and mortar bank to deposit the checks from Dad's account into. I deposited one, which as you may remember was an ordeal. They were treating it like it was fraudulent, and I spent 2 hours on the phone. Cue yesterday when Jess got the first payout from her father's death. They deposited the check, and four hours later, I got an email that my account was being closed, because they suspected the check was altered. WTF. I called, and they wanted to talk to Jess. They went over things, and gave them the customer service number of the company the check was drawn off. Since it was 7:30 pm, they were closed, so they couldn't do anything. Jess has to call again today and wait while they verify shit. In the meantime, I don't know whether if it's verified, they'll rescind the closing, or if I need to pull the money as soon as it clears. It's just fucking annoying and I'm rethinking Wells Fargo as my bank. Jess has several more checks coming off their father's accounts, some of which are quite a lot of money, and I don't know if we're going to have to go through this every single fucking time.

As a result, I didn't sleep well last night, and today I am headachey and cranky. We'll see what the morning brings. Either way, once this is settled, I'm going to be calling customer service and ripping some supervisor a new asshole. I'm just thoroughly frustrated and angry. I'll be nice, but I will explain why it was a bad idea to fuck with us.

Aside from the last couple of hours, yesterday was a good day. I worked. It was busy. I made dinner. I didn't get any cleaning done, but I did get my nails painted?

My last manicure was a gel manicure, which fucked my nails the hell up. They look like shit, just beat to hell, and thin. They've been cracking and chipping and I had to cut them all down to nothing. Some are less than nothing. I've been painting them so I don't have to look at them, but it still doesn't look great with all the nicks and dings on them. Whatever polish they used just would not come off. I soaked and used oil, and I still ended up scraping it clear. Never again. Now I just have to wait for them to grow out.

In related news, I've really been enjoying Lakur nail polish. It goes on very smooth, and only a couple of colors have required a second coat. They also have a couple topper polishes that I like very much. One is moonstone, which is a faintly iridescent blueish tint, the other is a clear with little sparkles. Both are adorable.

I'm debating on what color I want to paint them for Friday, when I have my delayed meeting for work. It'll involve going down to the main hospital and spending half a day with my bosses boss. I'm both nervous and looking forward to it. I should be getting my invitation soon that'll tell me where to go. I know I need to stop in the badge office and get a new badge, as mine got lost in our move from one location to the other. It was sent to the old, and no one was every able to retrieve it.

I've got my outfit picked out, a cute secretarial dress and a nice top with flats. Hopefully I'll make a good first impression. I'll make sure my makeup is on point, and try to look good. Then, I just need to turn it on. Definitely need to remember my Vyvanse that day.

Okay, time for me to go forth and get dressed. Everyone have a wonderful Tuesday!

Comments

[weyrlady]

Honestly, I don't think I've ever heard of anyone actually being happy with Wells Fargo, they seem to be famously shitty. If you do end up switching banks, I highly recommend going with a small local bank or a credit union, if you have access to one. You'll have a much better experience, and it will even be pretty personal. I have a business card in my wallet with the name and number of my personal banker that I can call whenever I have questions. (A month ago, I would have wholeheartedly recommended my bank, Sandy Spring Bank, but they were just acquired by another company and I don't yet know how that's going to shake out....)

[dine]

WTH, bank? that doesn't even make sense. put a hold on a deposit while you verify a check, but you don't freeze the entire damn account! I've banked with US Bank since 1980 - they're fairly decent, but you might do better with a regional/credit union. but yeah, I wouldn't stick with a place that treats you like that

if you do go looking for a different place, definitely ask their policy on that!

[poisontaster]

Gel nails are honestly terrible for nails. They're the longest lasting, but the HARDEST to get off, and every removal ends up damaging your nails until they're thin and brittle. I gave up on gel nails entirely.