Saturday, May 17, 2025

Reminding myself and jumping through hoops

 I recently had to put gas in my vehicle. In order to save a little extra money I purchased a gas card that gives you 10 cents off per gallon when you use it. I filled my tank and there was still additional money left on the card. I wanted to leave it in the car but didn't want to leave it in plain sight. I tucked it under the visor but thought I'll forget it's there. So I took a picture and now the reminder will be on my phone.

This didn't last though. While driving, I forgot about the card being there and pulled down the visor. I did this more than once so now the card is in the cup holder.


I may have mentioned before that one of the requirements for unemployment is that I apply to at least 3 jobs per week. This isn't always easy but I eventually find three. Recently I drew the line when they made me jump through hoops during the application process.

First it asked me to verify my email address

Next it asked for a password


Then it informed me that passwords had to be 14 characters long


I finally gave up after I created a password that was that long and I got this message

passwords cannot have 3 consecutive numbers or alphabet characters in a row ascending or descending. 


15 comments:

CheerfulMonk said...

Unfortunately, that pretty much describes how computers go sometimes. :(

DeniseinVA said...

That’s really having you jump through hoops! Frustrating too! Good idea taking those photos.

jabblog said...

That is so aggravating.

Sandee said...

Looks like you have a full time job filling out that On Shift program. Just saying.

Have a fabulous weekend, Ann. Big hug to you and lots of scritches to Gibbs. ♥

My Mind's Eye said...

Ann that was jumping thru hoops that were dangling way too high. So silly
Hugs Cecilia

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

How frustrating 😤 😒 Ann.

Debby@Just Breathe said...

I'm sure I would forget about the card on the visor too! Passwords are never easy and I have so many that I have to keep sheets often to check on several of them. I do like that Google Chrome saves them.

Chatty Crone said...

The passwords are getting to be so silly - they have a list of rules!

HappyK said...

I dislike having to come up with user names and passwords!!!

Rita said...

Oh good lord! Some of those password rules are getting just ridiculous. I have a little password book next to my chair so I can look them up when I need to. They say don't use the same password, either. Awk!!

Connie said...

Things are so complicated these days, remember the old days when we actually talked and delt with human beings. In my opinion AI stinks. I like human contact.

susan q said...

i only had to apply for unemployment once in my entire working career. I don't think I could jump through those hoops at the present time. Glad u managed to do so, Ann♥

The Happy Whisk said...

I do that, take pictures of stuff on my phone when I want to recall whatever it is at the time. Good hack.

Rose said...

What a pain that must be.. and the 14 character password!

Lori said...

How frustrating.

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