scattering mindless trivia
08
May
2009

But I heard………….

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Working with the public certainly leaves you open to not only compliments but criticism.

Especially if you work for the government.
Especially if you work with seniors.

Senior: “I heard I was going to get all kinds of money back from the President.”

Zelzee: “If you’re on Social security or SSI you will get back $250.00.”

Senior: “No. It’s more than that. Sadie next door told me this nice new President was   gonna give me back thousands.”

Zelzee: “Believe me, the Economic Recovery Payment is only $250.00. I’m not sure where Sadie got her information.”

Senior: “Hmphh! Sadies cousin Bella Mae heard it from her neighbors brother’s uncle that it was gonna be thousands.”

Zelzee: “They are mistaken, It will only be $250.00”

Senior: “I thought you were smart! The lady that was here before you knew everything!”

Yeah……………well, you’re stuck with me………………….!

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Posted on May 8, 2009 in Take a peek at me, Working For A Living Because I Have To

  1. 16 Responses to “But I heard………….”

  2. By Nancy on May 8, 2009 | Reply

    I’ll bet you hear it all … even the stuff you’d rather not. You must have the patience of a saint or spike your coffee daily!

  3. By Jen on May 8, 2009 | Reply

    Stop by my site. I give you a shout out in my most recent post.

  4. By Futureblackmail on May 8, 2009 | Reply

    Of course her name was Bella Mae – why wouldn’t it be?!?!

  5. By Ree on May 8, 2009 | Reply

    At least she didn’t think it was $250,000. ;-)

  6. By Emily on May 8, 2009 | Reply

    Oh, poor Zelzee….now what would happen if I married into the ministry?

  7. By KathyB! on May 8, 2009 | Reply

    These seniors are a tough crowd. I’d do well there. I’m used to having people regularly insult my intellect.

  8. By Becky on May 8, 2009 | Reply

    That sounds like dealing with my 7 year old! Different issues, but you know.

    Ben: Matthew is psychic.

    Me: Oh yeah? Really. How do you know?

    Ben: HE IS.

    Me: Okay. Fine.

    I omitted about 20 back and forth’s there, but you know.

  9. By passions & soapboxes on May 8, 2009 | Reply

    Why Why do we get this way when we get older. Why are the elderly so trusting and naive. This is a stage of life I am not looking forward to. I like my cynicism.

  10. By Shawn on May 9, 2009 | Reply

    Oh, dear. Sometimes it seems better to just let them believe what they want and then maybe they will forget it after a few days! :)

  11. By Pearl on May 9, 2009 | Reply

    If only you knew your job better, huh?!
    Amazing how many experts are out there…
    Pearl

  12. By Half-Past Kissin' Time on May 10, 2009 | Reply

    I would keep her $250! Show her how smart you really are. :)

  13. By blunt delivery on May 10, 2009 | Reply

    oh seniors. i used to work at a bank (you know, with the 40 women) and they would call me cus they were like a nickel off on their bank balance and it was THE BANK’S fault, of course. cus you know, they couldn’t have somehow mis-added or something.

    sigh.

  14. By Fiona Bryan on May 10, 2009 | Reply

    This is cute … for me – for you, I’m sure you think it is cute too?

  15. By Mrs Zeee on May 10, 2009 | Reply

    Guess we can’t be all-knowing in addition to absolutely fabulous :)

  16. By Hyphen Mama on May 12, 2009 | Reply

    Oh Zelzee… I know 30 year-olds who are walking around saying the SAME THING!!!! I keep wondering what the heck the “criteria” is for getting all this money back, and how is it that I’m not meeting the criteria!

  17. By Yaya on Jun 20, 2009 | Reply

    Don’t you just love people?

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