Friday, September 23, 2011

Site Dudes – The Dudes Are Rude


One day at work, the phone rang, as it has a habit of doing quite often. I picked up the receiver, thanked them for calling as I always do, and asked how I could help them. The person that answered spoke so quickly that I didn’t catch their name or where they were calling from. I politely asked them to repeat themselves. After a loud sigh, she repeated, “This is Erin from Site Dudes.”

Monday, September 19, 2011

UPS - A Battle of Epic Proportions – The Conclusion


Monday August 29, 2011

Sharla called in the morning to inform me that she spoke with the financial department and she was informed that a cheque had already been sent out. She requested that I check with Penny to verify if it had been cashed yet. I informed her that Penny was currently in with a patient and that I could check when she was done.

UPS - A Battle of Epic Proportions – Week Nine


Thursday August 25, 2011 (over 2 months since I initially requested a refund)

Due to a death in my family, I was away from work Mon-Wed of this week. I came back to the following email, which was sent the morning of Monday August 22nd:

Dear Jessica,

Thank you for your question.

Our records indicate that your inquiry was forwarded to our Finance and Accounting Department for resolution on 08/19/11. Our system shows that they are currently reviewing the request. You can expect a call by the end of the business day on 08/22/11.

We hope this information is helpful.

If we may assist you in the future, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Norah M
UPS
Customer Service Team

UPS - A Battle of Epic Proportions – Week Eight


Monday August 8, 2011

Returning from two weeks of vacation, I found this email from Norah waiting for me (dated July 25):

Dear Jessica,

Thank you for your follow up inquiry.

All documentation has been printed and the proper signatures have been obtained. The refund request may take approximately 1-2 weeks for finalization.

If we may assist you in the future, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Norah M
UPS
Customer Service Team

UPS - A Battle of Epic Proportions – Week Five


Monday July 18, 2011

There was still no reply to my email, so I sent Melissa another email asking if this long of a delay was normal. I received the following email from a “Norah M”:

Dear Jessica,

Thank you for your patience.

Please forward the following information so that we may forward a message to our Finance and Accounting Department further assistance:

- Your telephone number
- Your complete address
- Your company name and contact name

Once this information is received, we will enter a message on your behalf and you will be contacted the next business day.

I apologize for the delay in our response.

If we may assist you in the future, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Norah M
UPS
Customer Service Team

 




UPS - A Battle of Epic Proportions – Week Four


Monday July 11, 2011

I received the following email from Melissa mid-day:

Dear Jessica,

Thank you for your patience.

We have not yet generated the billing for your shipment. I will continue to monitor our system and send you an update by 5:00 PM on 07/15/11.

I apologize for the delay in resolving this matter.

If we may assist you in the future, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Melissa L
UPS
Customer Service




UPS - A Battle of Epic Proportions – Week Two and Three


Thus began the following weeks of waiting for replies and updates.


Wednesday June 29, 2011

I received the following email from Melissa:

Dear Jessica,

Thank you for your patience.

Unfortunately, I am still waiting for the billing information regarding your shipment. I will continue to monitor our system and send you an update by 5:00 PM on 07/05/11.

I sincerely apologize for the delay in resolving this issue.

If we may assist you in the future, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Melissa L
UPS
Customer Service


Tuesday July 5, 2011

By the end of the business day, I had heard nothing from Melissa, so I sent an email inquiring about an update.

Wednesday July 6, 2011

I came into the office to find the following email from Melissa:

Dear Jessica,

Thank you for your patience with this issue.

Unfortunately, the billing information has not been key entered in our system. I will continue to monitor the system and send you an update by 5:00 PM on 07/11/11.

I sincerely apologize for the delay in finalizing this issue.

If we may assist you in the future, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Melissa L
UPS
Customer Service