Driving to save money (6)
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Aug 4, 2009
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I rented two movies from a DVD kiosk the other night, then planned to return them on my way to work yesterday to avoid the late charge. I got to work and realized I forgot to return the movies, but I was faced with a dilemma: Drive 15-20 miles to return the movies, or suck up the $2 late charge? For most people, that's an easy decision: Suck it up. Even with the late charge, it's still less than Blockbuster. But for me, a late charge is an admission of failure. It's like holding up the white flag, or wearing the scarlet letter. Rational people would be happy to know I disregarded my control-freak-ery, stayed at work, and accepted the late fee. But don't think for an instant I wouldn't drive 20 miles to save $2. #business
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