The Price of Anger: How I Let Frustration Empty My Wallet
So, there I was at UBA today, all set to deposit some dollars into my prepaid card. Easy task, right? Wrong.
The cashier looked at me and said, “Sorry, sir, we can’t accept the amount you want to deposit.”
Now, imagine my confusion. I mean, even in the U.S., you can deposit as little as $5. Why is my perfectly fine stack of cash being rejected? I tried explaining this with the calmness of a monk (okay, maybe not), but her response? Rude. Like, “what-did-I-do-to-deserve-this” rude.
She didn’t just stop there; her tone was like she was explaining rocket science to a toddler. And I thought, “Ma’am, I’m talking business here. Businesses don’t just adjust overnight to new policies you didn’t even bother to announce!”
But hey, it’s not her fault, right? She’s just a cashier. Maybe she didn’t sign up for my free training on business development.
Still, I wasn’t having it. Frustrated, I told them to deactivate the card. Yep, I pulled the plug. Felt powerful in the moment.
Fast forward to me visiting other banks, only to learn I couldn’t get another dollar prepaid card without jumping through hoops that would take a week. A WHOLE WEEK! Meanwhile, the business payment I needed to make? The clock’s ticking, and I’m here stuck solving a problem I created.
Moral of the story? Never let anger make decisions for you. Think through it—10 times, if you must. Because in my case, I let one moment of frustration cost me time, mental energy, and potentially money.
Oh, and next time someone’s rude, just smile. It’s cheaper than rage.
