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My Work In a Bank

My knowledge of bankers is limited and esoteric. They have a virtuosity of keeping a poker face no matter what. Even during a robbery, they are to act as nonchalant charlatans. Handing over vast amounts of loot, stereotypically including dye lot. I did not realize how banks operate when I arrived as a newbie. My inexperience and ineffectiveness was measureable. I had not planned to land a bank job at all; I wanted to be a ballerina. But having never danced or even worn a tutu, what are the odds? I am on auditory alert this morning at my teller’s cage. The guy behind the old lady I am serving has a stony glare. I ask her about her son’s new plane’s rollout, to stretch time. Justifying nothing, she explains about his psychological problems. Prevention is better than waiting for a shot in the knee right? The second the stony-faced soldier comes closer I pepper spray him. In the eyes; he yelps like a surprised puppy! The bank manager comes running over. And my job is over. No worries. I have hated all four hours of this job any way.

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Date: 7/24/2022 5:39:00 PM
Loved it. So, she did what she thought was best...too bad. I hope she went on to bigger and better things, and I'm certain she did.
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/24/2022 8:38:00 PM
I am certain of it also Hank.
Date: 7/23/2022 11:39:00 PM
Amazing Narrative Caren. Your four hours were extremely difficult. I am sure if this is true you were glad to get as far away from the bank as possible. Now when you do your banking I am sure you feel for the tellers. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and I hope all is well Dear...
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/24/2022 8:39:00 PM
I have to admit I have had jobs that have lasted less than four hours.

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