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BR_Parkway (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 12:59 PM Original message |
WTF? My daughter just got her first paycheck and it was a debit |
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FreedomAngel82 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:00 PM Response to Original message |
1. Sorry I haven't |
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iamjoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:00 PM Response to Original message |
2. Is This Even Legal? |
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ET Awful (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:02 PM Response to Reply #2 |
4. Doesn't sound legal to me. |
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ronnykmarshall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 05:42 PM Response to Reply #4 |
70. You have to have the choice. |
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qanda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:01 PM Response to Original message |
3. That is bizarre |
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Nikepallas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:02 PM Response to Original message |
5. Redirish28 and I have not heard of that either. My suggestion without |
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pnutchuck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:02 PM Response to Original message |
6. what a world , what a world.... |
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VelvetMonkeyWrench (122 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:02 PM Response to Original message |
7. Debit cards can usually have an ordinary checking account attached |
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RaleighNCDUer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:40 PM Response to Reply #7 |
32. Meaning that she has to bank where he boss tells her to? |
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LiberallyInclined (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 03:54 PM Response to Reply #32 |
53. All paychecks are drawn on a bank...that doesn't mean you have to |
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Tims (544 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 04:40 PM Response to Reply #32 |
64. As far back as the mid 70s |
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The Matson (18 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:03 PM Response to Original message |
8. Gee, it must be that Bankruptcy "Reform". Just more... |
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ohio_liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:03 PM Response to Original message |
9. Hey, I got and offer for something similar |
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KitchenWitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:16 PM Response to Reply #9 |
16. Minnesota does too |
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ohio_liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:24 PM Response to Reply #16 |
19. My ex's company does that too |
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KitchenWitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:29 PM Response to Reply #19 |
23. I still get a check in the mail |
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Rainbowreflect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:37 PM Response to Reply #19 |
29. As a CSEA worker I can tell you this happens all the time. |
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RaleighNCDUer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:43 PM Response to Reply #29 |
35. In the meantime, it sits in an interest earning account. n/t |
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KitchenWitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:44 PM Response to Reply #35 |
37. yes and it really ticks me off |
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shanti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 03:56 PM Response to Reply #9 |
55. why? |
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n2mark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 06:20 PM Response to Reply #55 |
75. this was my first thought |
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shanti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 07:12 PM Response to Reply #75 |
78. same for a child support check |
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Norquist Nemesis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:04 PM Response to Original message |
10. Huh? How'd they do that? |
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Walt Starr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:04 PM Response to Original message |
11. Looks like a driveby post |
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Norquist Nemesis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:06 PM Response to Reply #11 |
12. errr.... |
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Walt Starr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:11 PM Response to Reply #12 |
14. Well, I'll give the OP the benefit of the doubt, for now |
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Nikepallas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:11 PM Response to Reply #11 |
13. Give them a couple of minutes they could be surfing other sections of DU. |
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BR_Parkway (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 02:39 PM Response to Reply #11 |
44. No, I'm also trying to get some work done and was on the phone |
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im10ashus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 04:35 PM Response to Reply #44 |
63. Direct deposit? |
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Catherine Vincent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:14 PM Response to Original message |
15. Maybe your daughter signed up for the debit card by mistake? |
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shawcomm (877 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:24 PM Response to Reply #15 |
20. Yeah, I don't know how else she would have gotten paid that way. |
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Riding this Donkey (658 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:17 PM Response to Original message |
17. I have heard of this before. It is just a new way to get your check. |
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Dyedinthewoolliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 05:50 PM Response to Reply #17 |
73. But, but, but......... |
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Riding this Donkey (658 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 07:37 PM Response to Reply #73 |
79. You keep the same one all the time, they just put more money on it every |
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UdoKier (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:21 PM Response to Original message |
18. OMG it's the fucking Grapes of Wrath! |
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senseandsensibility (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:25 PM Response to Original message |
21. A couple of years ago at an Applebee's |
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LisaM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:29 PM Response to Reply #21 |
25. How can they force people to have bank accounts? |
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chromotone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 02:54 PM Response to Reply #25 |
46. I agree...I've wondered about this for some time. |
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Jimbo S (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 04:20 PM Response to Reply #46 |
58. Because it'd be dangerous for your boss |
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earthboundmisfit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 03:02 PM Response to Reply #25 |
47. And what about employees on the ChexSystems blacklist? |
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Malikshah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 04:26 PM Response to Reply #21 |
60. I work for the State of Florida |
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KharmaTrain (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:27 PM Original message |
Did You Get A Breakout? |
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eyesroll (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:27 PM Response to Original message |
22. It is legal... |
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Logansquare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:29 PM Response to Original message |
24. "From Paycheck to Plastic" Washington Post |
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iamjoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 03:44 PM Response to Reply #24 |
52. This Is Not A Good Thing |
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Logansquare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 05:15 PM Response to Reply #52 |
65. "I sold my soul to the company store" I think the old song went |
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iamjoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 06:02 PM Response to Reply #65 |
74. Laws...For Now |
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vpigrad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:30 PM Response to Original message |
26. This used to be a very common practise |
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Dr Batsen D Belfry (650 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:35 PM Response to Original message |
27. Found a link from last year |
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Cleita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:35 PM Response to Original message |
28. Years ago when I worked at a bank, they just deposited |
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ronnykmarshall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 05:49 PM Response to Reply #28 |
72. I work for a bank |
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johnaries (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:38 PM Response to Original message |
30. My company makes those. If it's one of ours, she should be able to set |
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fob (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 03:04 PM Response to Reply #30 |
49. Do they issue a new card each payday? If so there is no tree saving |
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johnaries (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 05:34 PM Response to Reply #49 |
68. Nope! You get one card, and your paycheck is "loaded" to it |
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okieinpain (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:39 PM Response to Original message |
31. uh what state do you live in, because it's apparent that you're now |
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DefenseLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:40 PM Response to Original message |
33. Saint Peter dontcha call me cause I can't go |
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htuttle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:45 PM Response to Reply #33 |
38. LOL |
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DefenseLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:50 PM Response to Reply #38 |
41. Eerie! |
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htuttle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:40 PM Response to Original message |
34. "St Peter don't you call me cause I can't go:" |
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chaz4jazz (304 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:43 PM Response to Original message |
36. I don't want to sound like this is good...but... |
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NashVegas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:48 PM Response to Reply #36 |
39. Go Read "The Handmaid's Tale" |
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pnutchuck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 02:01 PM Response to Reply #36 |
42. You're right... |
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AllegroRondo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 01:48 PM Response to Original message |
40. They have to offer a choice |
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oneold1-4u (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 02:07 PM Response to Original message |
43. Debit cards can be good |
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walldude (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 02:46 PM Response to Original message |
45. Well we wouldn't want people using |
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thinkingwoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 03:03 PM Response to Reply #45 |
48. have you asked the bank to raise that? |
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walldude (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 03:56 PM Response to Reply #48 |
54. Thanks thinkingwoman, |
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thinkingwoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 04:29 PM Response to Reply #54 |
61. you're welcome |
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LiberallyInclined (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 03:58 PM Response to Reply #45 |
56. tell your bank you want to raise your daily limit. |
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DS1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 03:06 PM Response to Original message |
50. Sounds like a kick-back scheme for marketing data. |
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Logansquare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 05:17 PM Response to Reply #50 |
66. Yes, unfortunately today most people don't care about privacy |
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DS1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 05:40 PM Response to Reply #66 |
69. That's exactly what the corporations are after, btw Ronald McDonald trivia |
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sakabatou (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 03:08 PM Response to Original message |
51. No... |
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Rex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 04:07 PM Response to Original message |
57. Did she fill out the W2 |
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William Bloode (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 04:24 PM Response to Original message |
59. No big deal, |
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MGKrebs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 04:32 PM Response to Original message |
62. I don't get it. |
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elehhhhna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 05:33 PM Response to Original message |
67. It's an OPTION, and a darned good one-- |
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northzax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 05:49 PM Response to Reply #67 |
71. especially for companies spread out ovelong distances |
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johnaries (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 06:31 PM Response to Reply #67 |
76. Actually, my company has been suppling this service for over 20 years |
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ikojo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-18-05 06:40 PM Response to Original message |
77. I used to work for for a large Calif. co. and they wanted to go to debit |
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