When I go to my local garage for petrol, I 'phone them when I arrive at the pump and a nice member of staff comes and fills the tank. I then Hand over my card and pin. You have to trust people sometimes ! Anyway, if fraud took place using my pin, the culprit would be obvious !
Aw bless you Pat, that flipping… er, what shall I call it?
It’s that kind of mix of embarrassment and good manners that messes it up every time! I have hollered at people “No, you go first, I take ages!” so they wouldn’t hold a door for me, even if I I am only 3 steps away, I’m quickly learning that I WILL fall over as those few seconds I forget to give MS what it demands - my FULL attention
It’s true, we will all do silly things because of it. I am assured by friends that people will have to accept thing te way they are, we need to get over our manners a little and stand up for ourselves, and saying “just give me a moment” is probably the best thing.
Just to say with the PIN’s don’t give 'em to a soul or write them down somewhere silly - as legally, it’s your responsiblity and that fact is taken seriously. I remember reading some stuff on the financial ombudsman’s website about it…they have news, factsheets etc.
Johnh - I have seen my sister, at work typing in someone else’s PIN as the fella concerned was in a wheelchair and had given my sister the PIN long enough ago that she knew it, like you say, if you keep tabs on your money, then you’d know what was what. I’m not too sure what the legal side but I’m sure there would be a certain amount of weight given to a regular user i.e. your man at the garage. Interesting tho and it’s got me thinking, I might see if I can find out a bit more.
Actually, Pam, I’d boomin’ well write and complain to the shop. A member of staff should NEVER have asked for it. I’ve just scrolled up as I was hurrying, Maggie has said exctly what he cashier hould have done. You have to go to the inconvenience of changing your PIN etc. (I think you can do that at cashpoint?) not to mention the distress it’s caused you. I’m also feeling a bit angry on your behalf!
Sonia xx
Hi Sonia
Thanks, yes I changed the pin. at a cash point, and today can smile about it, but yesterday was a different kettle of fish.
Pam x
Isn’t it funny how the simple things in life catch us out and cause us so much stress while so many people wonder how we manage just having our dx, even those who have no idea just how many symptoms we have to cope with. We must have some strength within us people.
Moral of the story, don’t sweat over the small things, we are stronger than we look. It’s good that you can smile about it today Pam.
Cath xx
Hi Pam, It sounds like you were very much under pressure and felt that people shouldn’t have to wait. I feel the shop assistant was at fault, not you. She shouldn’t have put you in that position. You were in a vulnerable situation and probably just wanted to get out of the shop as fast as poss. Don’t beat yourself up about it. If you have changed your pin, then no harm has been done. Take care and don’t worry, Teresa xx
Thanks Teresa, changed pin all done, and I am ready if there is a next time…tutters beware! Lol
Hope you and your family are OK.
Pam x
Doing ok thanks Pam. All A levels and GCSEs finally done and dusted! Lots of teenage boys hanging around with nothing to do. Thankfully one has got a job! The eldest has had another seizure at the weekend. The trigger seems to be alcohol, so he needs to become abstemious! Hard for a 19 yo! Cooler today, thank goodness as the humidity was playing havoc with my MS! Take care all! Teresa xx
Pam
Like all he other guys have said id have done the same, but i would of told the guy behind me have some patients, or shift to another till but thats me lol.
Glad youve changed your number take care
Mac
Teresa that all sounds very stressful, has your son been dx with epilepsy? How awful at that age when he wants to fit in with his friends, drink and start driving (not all together hopefully, you know what I mean). I’ve only got one child who’s just finished GCSE’S so I take my hat off to you coping with all that. I hope you make time for yourself too, and hope your sons fits get controlled, good luck.
Cath xx
Gllad things seem to have settled somewhat, and the exams are over and done with, fingers crossed for them.
In one way it is good too find a trigger for your sons problem, but oh dear, that is hard for a 19 year old lad, although in the long run if it helps him by abstaining it has to be a good move.
Best wishes for all of you.
Pam x
Hi Mac, thanks and I will be ready next time.
Hope you are OK.
Pam x
[quote=“Tree65”] Doing ok thanks Pam. All A levels and GCSEs finally done and dusted! Lots of teenage boys hanging around with nothing to do. Thankfully one has got a job! The eldest has had another seizure at the weekend. The trigger seems to be alcohol, so he needs to become abstemious! Hard for a 19 yo! Cooler today, thank goodness as the humidity was playing havoc with my MS! Take care all! Teresa xx [/quote] Hi Teresa, my son’s epilepsy was triggered by smoking weed. He stopped smoking it in his early 20’s and hasn’t had a seizure since… but he also notices that he feels an ‘aura’ if he goes ages without eating… so that might be worth keeping in mind. Anyway it’s about 20 years since he had a seizure so for your son it won’t necessarily be a problem for life. Pat xx
Hiya Pam, in times like this, we get het up, we want out, our minds shuts down, logical thinking goes out the box, regardless of the right and wrong in this situation, it is the old fart behind you tut tutting that is the worst, young folk get criticized for their manners etc but to me older folk are the worst, they seem to think the world owns them something, in the main, they are the most ignorant, most intolerant, obnoxious, ill mannered group going, they have less tolerance for for disabled than anybody, the, oh woe is me, I fought for this country attitude they have, Brian