Money: The opposite of hustle culture

The opposite of hustle culture

By frustrated and chequed out - 12/02/2024 00:00 - Canada - Duncan

Today, I tried to deposit a few cheques in the bank before they expired, and all I needed was the ATM. Little did I know that the bank changed their hours and now closes on the weekend. I’m busy during the week. FML

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You deserved it 262

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By Alyce - 06/11/2020 02:08 - United States - Lewistown

Today, I went to deposit a check, only for them to accidentally deduct the whole thing from my account. I didn't notice this until I went to buy groceries, after the bank had closed. I'm in negative numbers and will get an overdraft charge by the time I can get it fixed. FML

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You deserved it 104

What did they say?

By Anonymous - 14/06/2024 14:00 - United States

Today, I went to the bank to find out why I still haven't gotten my refund for when the ATM gave me a cash dispenser error and cancelled the transaction, but the money was taken out of the account anyway. The error happened on Friday of last week, it's Wednesday. FML

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You deserved it 89

Overdraft blues

By Anonymous - 16/04/2022 18:00

Today, I got a text from my bank saying that my chequing account is below the threshold amount, and that they will have to charge me if I don’t deposit money soon. FML

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You deserved it 215

By Anonymous - 03/11/2011 03:58 - United States

Today, I went to the bank to make a deposit. While I was waiting on my transaction, the bank tellers were making fun of me. I could tell cause I heard them through the speaker. FML

I agree, your life sucks 33 159

You deserved it 2 650

Trolled by technology

By Rightswiper - 26/07/2017 05:00 - South Africa

Today, as soon as I put my card into an ATM, the words "Out of Order" popped up and it would not return my card. Since I was at the bank, I got a free replacement. Trying to draw money again the second machine did the same thing and a third card costs more than what I have in my account. FML

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You deserved it 512

Thanks, appreciate it!

By witt75 - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I was overdrawn $15 at the bank. I paid in my last $80 in cash, only for them to inform me that I've been slapped with $90 in overdraft fees. FML

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You deserved it 6 342

By saqmuel093 - 18/01/2015 19:44 - Malaysia - Tatau

Today, I ran out of cash. The nearest ATM to my house is over a half hour away by foot. After walking all the way there under the blistering heat of the sun, I realized I'd left my card back at home. FML

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You deserved it 23 835

Scammers scamming

By Anonymous - 30/04/2021 07:49

Today, I got a call from my bank, saying that the cheque I deposited in my account bounced and my account is now -$2900. The cheque was from a work-at-home company, who asked me to deposit the cheque, then send them some of the money through Cash App to buy office supplies. They won’t answer their e-mails. FML

I agree, your life sucks 351

You deserved it 2 849

By Scarlet - 09/08/2016 18:01

Today, after calling my bank to see where my paycheck was, and waiting on hold for my entire lunch break, my boss told me she forgot to submit my deposit. I was relying on that money to pay for lunch today as I used all I had for bills. Looks like I eat tomorrow. FML

I agree, your life sucks 13 712

You deserved it 1 154

By outagrand - 01/08/2009 14:08 - Australia

Today, I gave my mother a pre-prepared deposit envelope with my fortnightly wage in it, in cash. I tell her exactly where the deposit box is and what to do. I'm now desperately calling the bank because my mother accidentely put my $1200 deposit in the little trash can for receipts under the ATM. FML

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You deserved it 13 949

sarsuela 29

Monday 12 February 2024 13:34

It genuinely baffles me that people still use cheques.

Crowned Sataness 12

Monday 12 February 2024 17:49

our cards here open a door after hours to get to the inside ATM.. does yours do the same? no drive through?

Comments

sarsuela 29

Monday 12 February 2024 13:34

It genuinely baffles me that people still use cheques.

Dave Henderson 7

Monday 12 February 2024 22:59

we don't have cheques anymore in New Zealand. Lucky to still have brick and mortar banks

great_nate 26

Monday 12 February 2024 17:33

It baffles me why the bank would need to be open to use the ATM.

Crowned Sataness 12

Monday 12 February 2024 17:49

our cards here open a door after hours to get to the inside ATM.. does yours do the same? no drive through?

Yudith 25

Thursday 19 June 2025 18:10

Due to cuts in the bank's budget, there are places where the ATM is locked inside the bank, which closes during the weekend. I know. It baffles me as well.

Radulf 9

Monday 12 February 2024 18:16

It genuinely baffels me that people still go to an ATM or a bank to deposit a check. Even small banks nowadays allow for online deposits which can be done 24/7.