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Cloud_Disconnected t1_ist3xyj wrote

Isn't this how every business operates now? I know that pretty much every place I call--whether it's a mechanic, a dentist, a mover, a bank, whatever--it's always leave a message and we'll call you back when we feel like it (or IF we feel like it).

It may not be applicable to your situation, but I've learned to just show up at places. They can ignore a phone call, but if you're standing in front of them you have made yourself a problem that they have to deal with to get you to go away. It sucks, but that seems to be what you have to do to get even a basic level of service now.

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00112358132135 t1_istlx85 wrote

Is it? When did things change?

Today I literally called 5 different DMV’s in Greene county. None of them answered the phone. They told me to leave a message on Facebook or a voicemail.

Personally I’m not a fan of this timeline.

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Cloud_Disconnected t1_istslhx wrote

During the pandemic. But things will never go back to the way they were now that places have realized they can get away with it.

From now on it's going to be download our shitty app, connect on a shitty social network, get "customer service" from a chatbot, pay for things that used to be free, etc.

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the_honeyman OP t1_ist4k6v wrote

I was honestly just considering doing just that. Showing up in person.

Pretty lame that that's where we are collectively now.

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