Hello, operator?

I’ve got an old bank of data modems dialling out repeatedly to one of our suppliers at the moment. It’s good fun. Since most PBX’s don’t know what to do when you don’t select an option, it transfers you through to an operator. Of course, in this case, the agent on the phone will just get a load of whistles + squeals until the hang up. Probably got 15-20 modems on the go at the moment, all set for auto-redial.

Might give it another 20 minutes or so then call them up and see if we can discuss why my parts ordered yesterday for a 9a.m delivery still haven’t turned up and why I got a load of attitude from some snotty little kid plucked straight from school trying to patronise me about the fact that they don’t handle deliveries personally and so can’t be held responsible for delays.

Yes, sunshine, when you’re dealing with me, it’s all very personal.