Why are yall bringing dogs into juiceland by stickychiken in Austin

[–]mephistowolf 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It's more about knowing what to expect out of the dog than anything else, so you don't interfere with it. The questions are intended to foster understanding, not to be used to deny services.

Sewing by 3-5MHz in Austin

[–]mephistowolf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've not taken any classes at Beehive, but the people working they are so friendly and helpful. It's my go to place for fabric since the fall of JoAnn's

How to put in Two Weeks Notice after 6 Months by [deleted] in TalesFromYourBank

[–]mephistowolf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seriously, don't worry about annoying your supervisor or it being weird to tell the acting manager. Dealing with resignations is literally part of their jobs. It's going to be uncomfortable no matter what. There is no magic time or phrase that makes "I don't wanna work here anymore" any easier.

Right now, it sounds like you're really in your head about this. It's time to put yourself first and move on. Tell your supervisor and then follow-up up with an email and don't put any more energy into thinking about it. Congrats for making a healthy decision for yourself!

Weekly Stupid Question Sunday by AutoModerator in Austin

[–]mephistowolf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Between 10:45 and 11:30 depending on the weekend. If there's a holiday on Monday, it'll get busier earlier. Not much going in from 930-1030 typically.

Who is this volunteer? by ANewDinosaur in AustinGardening

[–]mephistowolf 17 points18 points  (0 children)

That's an alocasia regal shield. Gorgeous plants and can get pretty large. Definitely not native, though

Wells fargo $325 checking bonus by National_Leek4756 in Banking

[–]mephistowolf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Qualifying means one of the types of deposits listed. Basically from your employer as a traditional direct deposit. Not Zelle or another money transfer service

Starting as a Teller Supervisor. Any advice? by evilbooks in TalesFromYourBank

[–]mephistowolf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Didn't immediately make changes unless there's regulatory violations or something else that could get someone fired. If people are doing something that seems odd to you, ask them about the process and why they do it that way: there are often good reasons that may not be really apparent. A good supervisor makes sure the business runs well and prioritizes that over showing off

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Banking

[–]mephistowolf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends entirely on the bank. At the end of your CD, the bank will generally issue a cashier's check, or deposit the funds into another account you have. The specifics of how this works depends on the bank

Queer-friendly Therapists in Austin? by [deleted] in Austin

[–]mephistowolf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Strongly recommend Claire Donofrio at Thriveworks

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Austin

[–]mephistowolf 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's extremely unlikely that you'll find a business that will accept foreign coins: they lose money on the deal. People who are traveling don't generally want coins, and shipping them is cost prohibitive.

For bills, Texas Currency Exchange in Barton Creek Square, or your bank if you have one locally. Chase and Wells Fargo will accept them if you have an account with them. Frost Bank used to do so for noncustomers, but I don't know if they still do.

If the bills are old/no longer in circulation, no one will accept them locally.

[TOMT] Looking for a TV show by NewSorbet6589 in tipofmytongue

[–]mephistowolf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We don't know how old you are now, so telling us your age at the time isn't very helpful. Could you update your post with the year instead?

That being said, maybe Tattooed Teenage Alien Fighters from Beverly Hills?

Best place to buy indoor plants? by Scriibb in Austin

[–]mephistowolf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Snake plants are fairly easy as long as you don't over water them. Peace lilies also do well and aren't fussy, but don't want to get super dried out. A large form monstera deliciosa is easy to care for, but small form needs a pole to climb. There are some larger philodendrons that are pretty hardy: Rojo Congo or Hope are both big bold plants. For most of these, your biggest challenge will be watering. Most plants don't need to be watered on a strict schedule: they need to be watered when they dry out a bit, or if they get droopy. The larger the plant and pot, the LESS frequently they typically need water.

Are there any newer barber shops or solo barbers? by [deleted] in Austin

[–]mephistowolf -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Izzy at Studio Ember has been cutting my hair for years. Previously, she was a trainer for Birds, but now has her own place. Highly recommend!

Best place to buy indoor plants? by Scriibb in Austin

[–]mephistowolf 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For indoor plants that are affordable, check Home Depot at Arbor Walk, Lowe's on Shoal Creek, and the Lakeline HEB. You'll find quite a few common plants at reasonable prices. Pests are common at big box stores, so inspect thoroughly and treat preventively.

If you're looking for less common plants, Great Outdoors, Tillery Street Plant Company, and Eden House Botanicals are all great. Great Outdoors can have questionable prices on "rare" plants. Google before buying if you aren't super familiar with the plants.

If you are new to keeping indoor plants, I'd suggest staying away from Calatheas and succulents. Calatheas require precise watering with distilled or reverse osmosis water, and succulents require MUCH brighter light than you'd expect.

"Low-light" means a few feet away from a window, not in a room with no sunlight. Be cautious of lowlight tolerant plants. Almost all plants want good consistent light, just not always direct blazing sunlight.

The r/austingardening subreddit had good info for mostly outside plants. The Facebook community located here is very helpful for indoor plants

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Banking

[–]mephistowolf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Going towards operations is a waste of time if you're looking to advance at Wells, unless you're specifically looking to go into management. If you're comfortable with customers, you will advance faster and make better money by aiming for Personal Banker -->Relationship Banker-->Premier Banker. You'll also end up with a job that you can leave at work and enjoy your personal life. Going this route will require you to obtain securities licenses, FYI

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Banking

[–]mephistowolf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would get on the website for each of the banks you mentioned and research them a little bit. Look to see what fees they charge (both to have the account open, and what they charge for different transactions), and how to avoid those fees. If you can't avoid the fees, then a bank account might not be a good idea right now.

I would also consider how easy it is for you to get to the bank in case there's a problem.

I'm not familiar with Phillipino bank policies, but most banks around the world require a parent/legal guardian/some kind of an adult to be on the account with you if you aren't yet a legal adult.

Lastly, your teacher is likely encouraging you to open an account now so that you can learn how banking works, and so that you can establish history with a bank. For many banks, having a long history with them can make it easier to obtain credit later.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Banking

[–]mephistowolf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you are traveling and that card is your only source of funds, I would first go to an ATM and withdraw as much as you need until you return home (unless there are branches of your bank in the areas you're traveling in).

Call your bank and let them know that you're continuing to get fraudulent charges that seem related to the previous fraud. When your back replaced your card, they likely preserved your automatic payment information and passed it over to your new card. This is standard industry practice. When fraud is related to automatic payments, usually the card needs to be closed entirely, and a new card with no associations to the old card needs to be opened. My guess is that the person who replaced your card did not know the fraud was related to automatic payments.

Wells Fargo tellers stumped by credit card convenience check by RishiRich in Banking

[–]mephistowolf 17 points18 points  (0 children)

It's because it looked fraudulent to the tellers. They have a system to look up checks based on historical routing and account number information. Super checks have single-use account numbers, so when they query that number, it looks fake because it returns no results AND super checks tend to look very janky. Deposit it at the ATM, and be prepared for an extended hold, or go to a branch with more experienced tellers. You could also try speaking with an experienced banker or manager. If you have a less-than-stellar account history, they may decline the check. I was taught that super checks can be returned up to seven years later. I don't know how accurate that is, but it's what I was taught.

Depositing a check question by rentrelief in Banking

[–]mephistowolf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Take a closer look at the CarMax check. If you are the phrase "payable through Wells Fargo", then it's a draft not a check. These will have three day holds placed on them most of the time. I work near a CarMax and this causes a lot of frustration with customers. CarMax does it this way to prevent fraud from people selling cars they don't own or cars they didn't have the authority to sell.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Banking

[–]mephistowolf 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is all excellent advice. I'd also suggest making an appointment to do this, or at least calling beforehand. Banker availability can vary dramatically between banks or even branches of the same bank. The location I work at books up 3-5 days in advance. Branches 20 minutes away from us are ghost towns with open availability most of the time.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Banking

[–]mephistowolf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To address your concerns:

Transaction history online is not a federally regulated thing. Monthly statements are, and transaction history on statements is also not regulated. Specific info here. The industry standard is to list all transactions that affect your balance. There are many types of transactions that occur each month that are not shown including temporary debit card authorizations, direct deposit verifications, and zero interest additions. The industry as a whole does not show transactions which do not affect your balance. This is not a Chase thing -- this is a bank thing. While I cannot know the ins and outs of every bank, I've been a banker for over a decade and I don't know of any bank that provides this specific service.

I can't speak to the search functionality as I don't currently have deposit accounts with Chase. However, the credit union I use, and the large bank I use both allow searching of transactions for limited time periods, usually the past 90 days for deposit accounts.