My 19 year old daughter works as a teller at in a bank in Oregon. She is very smart, I love her very much and have a concern. Will she be in danger working such a job in less then 60 day's? I'd like your comments. Thanks, A Father.

-- Dad (Tlm@just.com), November 14, 1999

Answers

It all depends in what part of your town she works. I would think that the bank is liable for harm done to employees on property/time. But out in the parking lot?? Take a cruise around the place and look at it with an eye to see. It is possible that if things get dicey the banks will simply shut down branches where 'events' get unstable. She might want to ask her boss (manager) what the plans are if there is any trouble.

-- ..- (dit@dot.dash), November 14, 1999.

Well Dad,

Probably not much more than usual. I know for a fact that local banks will be beefing up security. (I am in Central Florida) It is folks walking out the door with a large purse, brown paper bag, or some other means of caring a large amount of cash that are going to be in real danger.

I would have her be extra cautious of anyone walking in with sunglasses or a hat on. That would be good advice anytime I think. Seems that whenever there is a bank robbery reported on the news, the guy is wearing sunglasses or a hat or both.

Course praying for a hedge of protection around her wouldn't hurt.

-- the Virginian (1@1.com), November 14, 1999.

Dear Dad....I too work at a major bank in the midwest.. started before your daughter was born so I have been there a very long time and have a lot invested in the company.. I too work on the teller line...Your daughter has nothing to lose by quiting her job at the very first sign of trouble.. since I have much more invested I must think twice before making any drastic move, but I have decided to leave when or if the bank starts to limit the amount you can withdrawl in a single day...to me this would be the very first sign that it will be no longer safe to work there...Its not worth our lifes.. It will not be business at usual.. the banks will either limit hours that they are open or close altogether IMO...either way their is no more loyalty to employees from the corporation, or vise versa...so.. I think we will know when its time.... good luck to your daughter... I pray we all make it through........

-- just say no (nine to five@tired.com), November 14, 1999.

To another concerned father;

I just sat down at the 'puter from having dinner with a group of neighbors. They had just returned from church. Them being from Ukraine, and my complete lack of understanding of their native tongue, we converse through much symbolism, and laughter. But it is always enjoyable to spend time with them, and we manage to exchange ideas across the language barrier.

Tonight though, a daughter of one of the couples was in attendance, and was able to interpret much of the heretofore unmanageable dialog. I couldn't help wondering about their exposure to Chernobyl, how much they had heard of Y2K and if their church was giving advice on preps.

The horrors of Chernobyl were expressed much more in the faces of my friends, than in the descriptions. Like all human beings, the concern for the children was paramount. A truly unfortunate and ugly episode. The conversation turned to Y2K, (guilty), and the effect was not dissimilar from exchanges with my fellow American citizens, that being a sense of needing to disconnect, but I also sensed a resolve and strength lacking in previous exchanges. Sort of a battle hardened, tested and toughened maturity, that I can only chalk up to their past survival experiences. I shared some of the ideas acquired and some invented, that I have come to hold as GOOD INSURANCE! Their demeanor suggests an earnest understanding of day to day living during times of shortages and limitations prevailed. Anyway I digress. The point is, that the young girl works as a teller at a bank in a nearby city, and she told me of the ever increasing number of people closing their accounts. Could be lack of service, poor customer relations, general unhappiness over the ATM charges battle going on industry wide, or......

There may not be a place to be in harms way, if the herd moves sooner than later. I repeat something I shared from another thread, " It feels like I am walking a tightrope, high above the tarmac, no safety net this time. The flames of technology burn at one end, while the flames of human nature burn at the other. The question is, which one will burn through first, not one of, when will the fire department arrive!"

The tertiary phase, good luck and end well.

Respectfully

Michael

-- Michael (mikeymac@uswest.net), November 14, 1999.

I can't imagine that your daughter will be in special danger more than others elsewhere. However, yes, if it gets too fraught, she should just quit.

-- Mara (MaraWayne@aol.com), November 14, 1999.