Not an ATM

I am not an ATM - so why do businesses, nonprofits, marketers, and sales people treat me that way?

Yes, I have money but everyone wants my money so you’re really no different.

Asking without a value-add, pleading because of your arbitrary deadline (who cares that your fiscal year ends on July 23 at 1:13 pm?).

I have a life, and troubles and there’s something I’d like to be because of my hard earned money you keep asking for.

No, that’s NOT the correct PIN - you have just one more try before you’re locked out.

Do you want the balance? Here you go - I’ve got this much capacity that I’ll let you possibly utilize but even though I could fully fund your building project I’m not going to give more than 5% or 10% max - that’s my withdrawal limit.

It’s obvious, you see me as an ATM - a money dispenser without emotions.

You just don’t try anymore... why?

I am not an ATM.

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