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I guess it was just a coincidence but it occurred two consecutive Saturdays. January 17^th at around eight in the morning I deposited some money using the Automated Teller Machine (ATM) after my work shift.  The savings account is a payroll account where we get our salary 15^th and 30^th of the month.  Whenever I made transactions over an ATM, I made sure I get a receipt. I did not suspect something was amiss, as the machine accepted my deposit. After few seconds the tray where I put my money in, opened with instructions on the screen I have to get the bill the machine is not accepting. I thought of the slight dent on the bill.  I waited, I heard sort of rumbling sound, then on the screen I read HARDWARE ERROR!

I called the 24 hours hotline of my bank.  I was asked several security questions. The lady on the other line told me they will investigate the issue. I will get my money back possibly in three working days. Patience is virtue, I thought it is okay, I can wait I do not need the money for the time being. Tuesday, the 20^th I checked my online banking. I received credit on my account for the deposit I made through the machine.

Commendation

Weekend nights are queuing nights which means we get more calls compared to working days. This is so, as most of us do not have work schedule on Saturday and Sunday. It is not only me I guess, but I noticed majority of my calls are unresolved customers issues.  I would receive these calls normally on Saturdays and Sundays. I reckon I had been with the company for so long it is probably why I used to get these types of call.

Folks, I work as a tech support for phone and satellite television.  Saturdays and Sundays are when most customers are home and have more time to stay on their telephones. It is not pleasant experience to get shouted at on the phone, but I never argue with customers. I will only be wasting time if I do, as they will not listen. In a way, I find some advantage on these types of call. I get to rest my throat as customers do the talking. Likewise, while I let them vent out I have time to check the history of their troubled services, find the best solution I could offer them.

Believe me folks, by time a customer is done giving me a lengthy lecture I was able to review their account.  Nope, I do not keep myself so quiet, a yes, right and short acknowledgment is enough to tell a customer I am listening.  At times if I need to type I would tell them I am doing a search, I need to type. While reviewing their accounts and accessing the relevant tools I will need, I would notice some improvements on our system.  Great! Our system is getting more user-friendly! Thank you to all awesome guys and gals who worked hard to lessen our burden in system navigation.