- Today, I had a less than pleasant exchange with an employee, Carlos. I accidentally left my purse in Long Beach this morning. I didn't realize it until I reached the doctors' building. It takes 1-1/2 hours to go 26 miles on the 405. Luckily, I had a large amount of quarters saved in a tube for just such an emergency. Carlos was very offended by me handing him the tube and asking him to take out what I owed, which was $12. The tube holds about $22, I guess. He preferred to keep asking me how much was in there, which I didn't know. I have a lot of trouble with my hands (arthritis) and I thought handing him the tube to count out the money was a better way than me dropping it everywhere. I was there alone for my follow up visit after a hip replacement. Believe me, if a woman leaves her purse at home, she's not very happy with herself. Last time I checked, quarters were still legal tender. I knew I wasn't getting out for free, so I was so pleased that I had my emergency money with me. If Carlos was so offended about having to count change as a parking lot attendant, maybe he should look for a job more suited to his disposition.
Sincerely,
Julia Brown
