Yesterday, Jim and I went to the bank so that we could put me on Jim's bank account and get me an ATM card for "our" account. I was anxious to have a little bit of control of the money situation since I spend most of it. We go in; I sign documents for about an hour and Wa La. I have my ATM card. Jim runs on ahead of me because he’s got another appointment and I walk over to the ATM machine to withdraw some cash. Insert my card, ignore all the Korean and push the withdrawl button. The nice bank employee who has been helping me stands nearby and watches me push the $ 300 button. Nothing happens. She shakes her head, “You have zero”. What? Then she points at my balance. A big fat zero. Unbeknownst to Jim and me, we had just spent an hour opening my own brand new and empty account. I don’t make a whole lot of money and it showed on my balance. Jim had to go back to the bank later that day and spend another hour transferring money into my account. All thanks to the tower of Babel.This is a picture of my pass book. I don't know a thing it says, except zero.
9 comments:
What a funny story. I can imagine your sinking feeling when you were unable to get any cash. What a huge let down. Banking and keeping your accounts straight is hard enough in English--that's why I let dad do it all--I just spend the money! Keep your sense of humor--it will help you as you climb that mountain.
Kim, that is hilarious. I think that is something that would happen to me. Only it would have been done intentionally. I am not very good at the whole money budgeting thing. What is the Tower of Babel? Never mind Scott just told me. Now the story is even more funny. Oh, am proud to announce that I started a blog. Will you please check it out. emspeasinapod@blogspot.com. Leave a comment!!!
Okay seriously? What a nightmare! Very funny story. So are you going to learn to read, write, and speak Korean? How's Miri liking the Koren public schools? Remember that!?!? Get a clue! Do you have a phone yet? I want to talk to you!
Thans to the tower af Babel! I get it. That sounds like a nightmare.
Okay question! How come Emily and Scott are getting comments on their blogs from Jim and I have NOTHING! Get on it Jim!
Pretty funny story to put a funny spin on a hard time. I can't imagine doing what you guys are, but I know if I did I would spend a lot of time looking for comfort in lighthearted things like this.
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Why does life do this to us? Glad it all got worked out. Love reading your blog, glad you are surviving! Love to you!
i can not beleve that happend
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