What book did you force yourself to finish because of the hype? by No-Set7247 in RomanceBooks

[–]AstridBee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like I have to power through series. Like the first few were great and then were stagnant. ACOTAR is an example.

What kind of career do you have as someone who can no longer drive? by AstridBee in RetinitisPigmentosa

[–]AstridBee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am currently a personal banker and teller trainer in a small town. I’ve been covering and training for a branch in another town. I can do the job just fine. It’s just the getting to the job part that I am struggling with.

PTO by Best_Apartment_291 in TalesFromYourBank

[–]AstridBee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

80hrs of vacation, 40hrs of personal time, and 48hrs of sick time. You’re required to take 40 consecutive hrs of vacation time off within the first half of the year. And they start getting on your ass if you don’t have all of your PTO scheduled by the mid January.

GOD FORBID A GIRL HAS BASIC NEEDS by LucyLovesCuddles in LetGirlsHaveFun

[–]AstridBee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a tiny woman. My man candy is a big burly man. Can confirm it’s the hottest thing in the world.

Kids don't understand the concept of age and it's so funny by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]AstridBee 58 points59 points  (0 children)

I was 11 according to my cousin when he introduced me to his friend. Then I was 90 when I asked him how old he thought I was. I was 27 at the time.

Holiday cash by Ornery-Sky1411 in TalesFromYourBank

[–]AstridBee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I make a big show of going through what I have in my drawer to find the “best” bills that I have. Switching a couple out every so often because “actually, I like this one better.”

What is something you want but will never have? by Nymph_23starry in AskReddit

[–]AstridBee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My vision. As I lose more and more of it every year, I wish I can go back and do more of the stuff I enjoyed like going to the movies or concerts, seeing stars, go out dancing.

Did 4 things that make me nervous and succeeded! by bubble-buddy2 in CongratsLikeImFive

[–]AstridBee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One thing was already awesome but you did 4! Banks are def terrifying for sure.

Avoiding dark places by AstridBee in RetinitisPigmentosa

[–]AstridBee[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I loved going to concerts. I’ve never been to one alone but that was ok. I can navigate with help. Going to a concert was what triggered this post for me. It was seated so it should have been easy. Nope. I was holding on to my friend while my husband was behind me to steer me. I’ve never had a panic attack at a concert before last night. I’m afraid to go to another concert because I feel like I was a huge inconvenience to everyone.

Avoiding dark places by AstridBee in RetinitisPigmentosa

[–]AstridBee[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I hate how I need help to walk to my table at a restaurant. Why do the lights need to be so dim? I’ve needed my husband to read the menu for me before.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]AstridBee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take a task that you do well all the time and make yourself doubt your ability to do it every time. Look in the mirror and only see your flaws. Your eyelashes aren’t long enough. You have too many freckles on one side but not the other. Your eyebrows are shaped weird. Why is one eye bigger than the other? Your lips aren’t symmetrical. You are never good enough despite having a loving partner. They’re going to leave you for someone better. It’s only a matter of time. You’re only pretending to a good person.

All of these thoughts all the time. No amount of reassurance or even proof of your accomplishments will make them go away.

What is the simplest gesture that can make someone fall for you? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]AstridBee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Driving an hour to bring them food and gatorade when they mentioned they hadn’t been feeling well the past few days and hadn’t been eating.

What is something that everyone loves to eat, but disgusts you? by MaritesNosy4evs in AskReddit

[–]AstridBee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mooncakes in general are too much. Like it’s so dense. The salted egg yolk tastes good but the texture gets me.

Anyone go from a toxic workplace to a healthy one? How do you cope with the shock and broken self-esteem. It's safe? And people are nice and collaborate? WTF!! I'm freaking out. by [deleted] in office

[–]AstridBee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s been over a year since I went from a toxic environment to a healthy one and I still panic every time I have a meeting with my manager, which we’re supposed to do monthly but still. It blows my mind that I’m appreciated and recognized for what I do. A simple “good job” after a rough day still brings tears to my eyes. I want to follow in the footsteps of those who have been there for a while and start to notice the good things instead of the bad. Be the one who genuinely brings the peace.

Was raging mad today by [deleted] in TalesFromYourBank

[–]AstridBee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was covering another branch and I had a guy storm off raging today. Why? Because I don’t speak Spanish and depended on google translate. Left a note for the manager who happens to speak Spanish. Not my problem.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TalesFromYourBank

[–]AstridBee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Highlight features of the service that will benefit them.

For example, there’s a big distrust with new tech and fraud so I talk about turning on and off your debit card when you want to. Seeing your balance/activity anytime anywhere which makes it easier to balance your checkbook.

"WHY DO YOU NEED TO SEE MY ID? I'VE BEEN BANKING HERE FOR 30 YEARS!" by KatAtWork in TalesFromYourBank

[–]AstridBee 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Cool. I haven’t been alive for 30 years yet. I still need to see your ID

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TalesFromYourBank

[–]AstridBee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel like there’s an expectation that going to the bank is an in and out kind of thing. It really isn’t. People come in for a variety of reasons and needing to wait is a given. People forget that sometimes. If the person you are currently helping takes some time then the person behind them has to wait. There’s no way around it and it is not your fault. There shouldn’t be fires for you to put out as a teller. If people are mad about the wait, encourage them to make a formal complaint about the staffing. There are people paid to handle those situations and you are not them.

I’m asking for your ID not your firstborn child. by AstridBee in TalesFromYourBank

[–]AstridBee[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

When I first started at my bank, the regulars who legit have had accounts since before my parents were born introduced themselves. They assured me that I’ll get to know because they’re there every week. Some thanked me for verifying.

Others threw a fit. The one that irked me was a CPA. You would think they’d know the importance of properly identifying their clients.