'Cuz the Weekend is Work.....

Woohoo! It is FINALLY Friday! I don't think I could express the joy that Friday brings me. I love my job, God knows I do, but I have some tips for folks calling into my job that would the lives of all parties involved, easier.

1. I said it once and I will say it again.....DO NOT CALL ASKING FOR A NUMBER WITHOUT A PEN AND PAPER HANDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is oh so irritating to hear some one fumble around for 15 minutes trying find a pen and another 15 trying to find a piece of paper.

2. Don't interupt. Inturupting leads to you missing information that may help answer your question.

3. Just because you pay taxes on a house does not mean you own it. There is this piece of paper called a deed, and your name needs to be on it to claim ownership.

4. In reference to the tip above, it is not my job duty to referee family property disputes...take that mess to probate court.

5. Keep in mind what the Treasurer's office does. Think of the treasurer in an organization. Their job is to keep track of the money and collect dues and fees. That in mind.....that is the only thing we do in this office. We don't care that you sold your car and bought a new one....the comissioner of revenue does. We don't care you disagree with the asessment of your real estate....the assessors office does. In short, learn the branches of city hall.

6. This is my top pet peeve....learn how escrow works. If you pay escrow every month for taxes the mortgage company HAS to pay your taxes regardless of wheather they get a bill...THEY STILL HAVE TO PAY! They cannot hold your money and then not pay your taxes. If they do you could sue them and trust me...mortgage companies are having enough problems these days.

Now, that I got that off my chest....I am looking forward to my weekend! Tonight Jeff and I are going to a Diamonds and Pearls party on High Street and Tomorrow night we are going to a party for the Pop Warner team he coaches (adults only!). Then on Sunday we are going to Friends and Family day at his Mom's church. And in the midst of all this I am going to do my sew-in weave (doing hair relaxes me). This weekend is gonna be so much fun....and to give y'all my mood here's one of my favorite Black Eyed Peas song B.F (before Fergie).