Fort's Cancer Sux!!

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

"A friend of mine" who felt her long distance bill was quite high considering her husband hardly EVER used the phone, went out after work today to explore new phone services. After finding a place that would sufficiently cut her $120 monthly bill to $85.00 with about the same service (and $120 in new phones) she went home to spring the idea on her husband.

He thought saving $35 bucks a month was a no brainer and said go for it.

"This girl" called her current provider, and after a less than angry "I think im going to switch provider" discussion with the customer service rep, walked away one happy camper.

Here's where "this girl" got a little embarassed:

The previous plan gave 500 minutes to both phones.

There was a .40 per min overage charge. Minutes were NOT shared.

What this means, is, say, oh, for instance, When "this girl" went 165 minutes over her 500...she was charged an extra $66 on her most recent bill.

What makes this even more sickening though, is that "her husband"......only used 14 minutes...for the entire month.

So, in the end, for sticking around, "they" now pay $60.00 for 700 SHARED MINUTES, service stays the same, AND WE GOT TWO NEW PHONES SHIPPING OUT THIS WEEK.

I guess I could have looked at this as a, why would "they" stay after being bent over for so long, but geez...its a lot of work to switch providers...

So let this be a lesson to you all...if you're scratching your head about your cellular service, ESPECIALLY if you've gone past your 2 or 3 year contract, LOOK INTO IT. Get another quote and call to cancel, tell them why, and see how they respond.

Sprint fair & flexible...look into it.

The question of the day is a fun one, and I would really like some participation and thought put into this one, people!

The other day, I was sitting there, looking at the shredder in our office. I would venture to say that the thing is about as old as I am...(pushing thirty!) and it has a really funny model name, "The Watergate"....ha!

I started thinking about how that shredder was a lot like me - for starters, its MUCH bigger and heavier than the newer models, but its been going strong with very little maintence. Its able to handle a lot more than younger models (staples, paperclips & 10 sheets) and although the exterior isnt the most appealing, and its got a few parts that are in need of repair, it never quits!

whoa! Is this my blog or a high school creative writing assignment???
Geez!!

So thats your question of the day - What machine do you most resemble and WHY???

I want some creative answers and Kat, for crying out loud, POST your comment....dont email it to me!!!

wink, wink.