Another reason I’m not answering email
Because I’ve spent the ENTIRE MORNING on hold with AT&T. And people wonder why I HATE the phone.
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Posted by Justine at 11:57, 5 September 2008 under State of the World, Whingeing | 4 Comments »

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Jane Says:
at&t sucks
September 5th, 2008 at 1:13 PM
cuileann Says:
Urghy, so sorry. I’m cringing/scowling in sympathy.
September 5th, 2008 at 2:12 PM
josh Says:
Ann and I spent about a year on the phone with AT&T. They are the evillest of companies. My sympathies.
September 5th, 2008 at 2:44 PM
Jennifer Says:
I was on the phone at 5:30 a.m. calling India for tech support. I also loathe the phone.
September 5th, 2008 at 7:50 PM