the bank. who likes the bank? no one probably...but some don't mind it as much as me. almost anything having to do with the bank...gives me total meltdown. this includes: screaming, yelling, talking very loudly...pacing, panic, anxiety and desire to pull out hair.
why? well, the bank is an institution and they speak a different language than humans, yet humans are expected to understand this language and follow the rules with no exceptions upon birth of said human.
for instance. does anyone have any idea why some of these numbers are red, why others are not and what each of them means? why are some in parentheses? why are others not? there are no pluses or minuses to tell me if they're different other than their color. can anyone tell me? because i have no idea. and that makes me insane. and scream, and yell and talk very loudly to no avail barring criticism for not understanding, and punishment for not understanding quick enough ($30 each time i don't understand in time).
the bank. always been a thorn.
2 comments:
Unfortunately, red ink and parentheses are accounting notation for a negative balance. Like most pursuits, accounting has its own set of jargon, but since accounting historically has been done by writing in ledgers or "books" (i.e., keeping the books) it also has a unique set of notational conventions that make the "books" easier to "read." (If you're an accountant.) When you're in the red, you're in debt. You want to be in the black. Back in black, baby.
Dear god in heaven! I can relate! Usually, when I am actually employed, the whole 'bank' thing runs pretty smoothly. I get paid the money, and have enough to 'pay' the 'bills,' and i 'avoid' the 'negative balance.'
Ha ha, she says! Not so easy during this time 'without work.' White knuckling it, the lack of 'income' is causing 'the stress.' Trying not to completely implode, but honestly, it's just not always as easy as all that.
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