Called my credit card company to have them redirect my new card to my address in japan. Used to be a trial and a half to accomplish this but over the years it has gotten better...except with this company. Until today. I got a representative on the phone and explained what I wanted:
Me: —the address is kinda tricky I know. And it doesn’t fit smoothly into the US address fields.
Representative: You’re right. Gonna have to get a supervisor in on this. Can you hold a moment, sir?
Me: Sure.
(🎼Raindrops keep falling on my head...🎼) a couple of minutes later...
Supervisor: Thanks for holding—
Me: 🎼I’m never gonna stop the rain by complainin’— Oh, hi!
Super: (laughing) How can I help you, sir?
Me: Great hold music!
Super: We do our best! So, I understand you would like your new card sent to Japan?
Me: Yes
Super: How long will you be there?
Me: Well, I just got married and built a house, so I’m gonna say for a minute at least.
Super: (Laughing) Wow, Japan! How is it over there?
(As soon as she ask…
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