confessions of a youth pastor's wife

I had a student come in today asking about a refund from his account.

Student: Hi, I requested a refund so that I can reimburse myself from buying a laptop

Annie: Ok. 

Student: What would I need to do?

Annie: Did you turn in the form?

Student: Yes, but the funds aren’t in yet

Annie: Well, it usually takes a week and a half or up to two weeks for it to be processed.

Student: So when I get the money, what do I need to do with it?

Annie: What do you mean?

Student: Well, I bought a laptop, and I requested the amount back, but when I get it, what should I do?

Annie: The funds will go directly to you, so you can do whatever you like with it.

Student: But what do you think I should do with it?

Annie: That’s your choice

Student stares at me with confusion.

Student: But I bought a laptop and I want to refund myself with the money I will get. How do I do that?

Annie: You did do that by putting in the refund request form. After you get the funds, you can either pay back the credit card you used or do whatever you would like with the funds when they come in.

Student: But I have a receipt. Don’t you need to see it?

Annie: No. You can do whatever you like with the money that will be returned to you.

Student: I’m not sure what to do….ok, but I guess I’ll just have to figure it out.

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I’m not too surprised to find out that the adolescent age is increasing…