Forgot my cash envelope at home, had to turn around mid-commute

Last Thursday I got all the way to the train platform on my way to work when I realized my rent envelope was still sitting on the kitchen counter. I had to sprint back two blocks, catch the later train, and explain to my boss why I was 20 minutes late. The funny thing is, if I had a card I could've just paid online, but I've been cash only for 6 months now and the habit of physically carrying rent money is still not automatic. Has anyone else had a close call like this where the system almost bit you, and what do you do to double check before you leave the house?

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reese_patel15d ago

Left my whole wallet at home once and only noticed when the cashier asked for payment, stood there patting my pockets like an idiot. Now I do a little pat-down dance before I leave, keys, phone, cash, it's pathetic but it works.