We all learned years ago that government organizations don’t run as smoothly as capital enterprises. Haven’t we all waited in line at the post office while Fred fixes the 5 broken tape rollers at a nearly impossibly slow speed and Sue reads instructions on how to ship a glass bowl to Greenland while Jack is the only employee helping the line of 20 frustrated customers that is now out the front door? I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve waited in that stupid line. Oh, and if you work between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. like the rest of corporate America, forget it. You’ll need to take a day off in order to get anything done.
Yesterday it was my privilege to visit the social security office in Provo. My first experience last year did not go well. I was just married at the time and needed to officially change my last name to Lish. Happy and in love, I entered the doors of the building to see my favorite sign plastered in front of me, “PLEASE TAKE A NUMBER.” I sat in the too small waiting room for what seemed like an eternity. In reality, the whole ordeal probably took an hour and a half.
I had to get all geared up to go to the social security office again yesterday, but this time things went so much more smoothly. I was in and out in less than one-half hour! It was such a good feeling leaving knowing that I now had an extra hour or two to burn that I thought I would spend waiting in line. How lucky!
So, you ask, why did I need to go the social security office twice? I originally changed my name to be Candace Chipman Lish, but then I decided Candace Kay Lish has a much better ring to it. So there you have it. Hopefully you all understand my frustration with government-run organizations. Yeah for our tax dollars.
4 comments:
I haven't even attempted to brave the seemingly never-ending lines that await me at the Social Security office. I am still Jessica Rogers, much to my husband's dismay. But you have given me hope! Also, we really need to get together soon! When do you leave for Seattle?
I had to mail a package the other day and instead of waiting in line forever I put on like, twelve stamps and stuck it in the bin. It hasn't come back yet- so I hope it made it. I have no idea.
Government run programs are usually pretty inefficient. When I changed my name I took a number and waited in my car, talked on the phone for like 45 minutes and then went back in and only had to wait about 25 minutes!
i most absolutely did buy the dress from abella bridal...and I love love love it! I just pretend that it didn't look better on you and I remain happy. How exciting that you are going to seattle for the summer?! Jealousy abounds. I'm excited for the blog updates. Yours is on my list of faves.
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