Paycheck Bounced

[sugnim]

Thank you for all of your replies. I was just going to let this sit, but you all gave me the courage to speak up. I sent her a quick little email (I know, it was cowardly compared to a phone call) saying something seemed to be wrong with the check and asking if there was a better time for me to cash it. She immediately called and was very apologetic. She is in the process of switching banks, though all of her checks had cleared, and had her remaining funds transferred to the new account. She paid me, and then some, and apologized many times.

I'm not very good at confrontations with those who have significant sway over me. Thank you all for your encouragement.

 

[scout86]

I don't think the email was cowardly at all. Putting things in writing gives you the chance to think about what you want to say, and gave her the chance to think about a reply. (It also gave you a record, just in case that proved useful down the road.) I'm glad this worked out!

 

[recoveringfromptsd]

I sent her a quick little email (I know, it was cowardly compared to a phone call)

Actually an email worded well and with the right approach is better than a phone call, because they don't get put on the spot, it spares them shame, and if its a mistake, that helps you in the long run.

 

[Silver.]

So glad to hear you took the leap to speak up and find a good way to communicate your worries with her in a way that worked for you. I am glad it worked out for you :hug:

 

[Recovery4Me]

Congrats on your courage! Remember this success within your future dealings- for all these accomplishments may add hope to your circumstances during times of stress. :tup:

 

[Freedomfighter]

This doesn't really have much to do with mental health, but I need some advice on how to handle a bounce...

I would treat it in a matter of fact way, sometimes the daily balance shifts just allow that to happen and the bank customer is not aware of it.