I had seen my neurologist in January and he wanted to see me again in six months, but the desk said they weren’t able to schedule anything for me; I can’t remember if they said he didn’t have anything available, or if the scheduling program didn’t go that far in advance. So today I get a text message reminding me that I need to schedule an appointment with my neurologist. I call the number in the text message, and they tell me that yes, there is a request to schedule an appointment for me, but he doesn’t have any available openings. She told me they would send me another text when there was something available. So why the fuck did you send me a text telling me to call to make an appointment if there weren’t any available? (I didn’t actually say that to the clerk, but I was sure thinking it.)
I just got an email that “my digital pink slip” is now available. WTF? Isn’t “pink slip” a euphemism for being fired? How could I be fired when I’m retired?
Turns out it was from my auto insurance company telling me that I could now have proof of insurance right on my phone via their new “app”. Anyone who’s seen some of my rants in the past knows just how I feel about “smart” phones and fucking “apps”. I assume I will continue to get the pink paper insurance certificates and this is just something they think is some sort of added benefit, because otherwise I’m reporting these fuckers to the authorities – insurance certificates are legally required, “smart” phones and fucking “apps” are not.
…yet.
My mini-rant:
I have asked my doctor and my dentist not to call and email and text me with reminders about my upcoming appointments. Both of them are at the mercy of some sort of corporate-imposed system that makes such reminders mandatory.
I find it insulting to be asked to confirm an appoinment. I have made the appointment: I gave you my word that I would be there at the agreed-upon time.
If it weren’t for the movie Grease, I wouldn’t know pink slip either.
“We’re racin’ for pinks.” “Pinks?” “Pinks, you punk! Pink slips, ownership papers?”
Danny Zuko almost punched his face.
haha!!!
how stupid are you??? - posting the phone number here … I just called and claimed the car! … It is already on the way to me… they just need a few things to clear the fast shipment… but nothing that a little “envelope” shouldn’t solve. jep … thats the way we movers and shakers do business.
be prepared to see some pic’s of me with the convertible … ha ha … you loser!!!
(j/k)
theres a notorious documentry on that place that’s netflix has …I’m told its rather entertaining
they do that becuase its supposed to be easier to have it on your phone rather in your car where it could get lost stolen ect the state of CA is thinking about making it mandatory for its benefits programs …that way all they have to do is scan it since they will have a barcode …
no, you can’t get a brand new email account without access to a cell phone these days …the last time I had to set one up for someone yahoo was the only place that didn’t need one at the time, and now it does …
Now that the government-provided free phone program is ending unless it gets more funds .I wonder how those who can’t afford to pay for one are gonna do
One benefit of this is not having to keep paperwork in the glove box that identifies your name and address, in case your car is ever stolen (garage door opener being one thing to worry about).
Following up… Yesterday my wife had her appointment in KC with the doctor at the KU Med Center. His opinion is that he’s 99% sure it’s not cancer, based on symptoms, history, etc. So, whew. One thing my wife did say after her appointment yesterday is “I think I need to find a new doctor.” I think she’s been unhappy with her PCP for awhile and this whole ordeal was the final straw.
Oh, congratulations to you both!
Good on you…! I’ve been looking for a way to repay members in The Pit for their forbearance.
I’m just glad that the new convertible is going to someone less prone to sunburns than I am…
Excellent news.
Congratulations on Good News!
Also, being comfortable with your Dr. is essential so I’m glad that she will address that.
( I’ll never forget having to explain why I wanted a new/different cardiologist to my PCP:
"He made me wait in his waiting room until an hour after my appointment with nothing to do but watch FOX News on the TV. Then he had the nerve to comment about how my blood pressure was ‘a little high’ ! " )
So I’m sitting here minding my own business when the phone rings. The caller ID comes up as “likely spam” so I press the button to put it on speakerphone just for amusement. Lo and behold it’s my bank, telling me that they had blocked a fraudulent transaction with my debit card at some carpet place and cancelled my debit card, and would I please call them at the provided 877 number.
Instead, I called the bank’s telephone banking line and asked for the fraud department. The fraud department first sent a security code to my cell phone which I had to read back to them. They then informed me that no one from the bank had called me today, that the 877 number was not one that they recognized, and that my debit card was not cancelled and fully valid.
A nasty phishing attempt that I almost fell for, though I probably would have got suspicious if I had actually called that number and they started asking a lot of questions. It’s disturbing that they knew what bank my debit card was associated with. And I almost never use it, so there wouldn’t be a lot of receipts lying around.
Now that I think about it, I’m not sure that they did. They may have just said “your debit card” and I just assumed that it must be my bank. Also, I believe that as with credit cards, the first four digits of a debit card number identify the issuer.
So were they just lucky in claiming to be from Chase Bank, or whatever your actual bank is?
Due to my reporting, the bank’s fraud department is now involved. This could be entertaining! 
Work just sent us an e-mail saying we can get into the Mutter Museum free next week. This would be great except-
It’s during work hours.
To get a day off you generally have to request it at least 4 weeks in advance.
There may be ways to stop the texts, at least (reply STOP to the next one you get).
I do find the “PLEASE CONFIRM” messages a tad annoying. I don’t mind reminders of the appointment itself, as I’ve occasionally had misunderstandings / errors on my calendar (most recently, I showed up for an appointment at the time / date specified on the appt card - as written down by THEIR OFFICE STAFF, to be told my appointment was 10 days later). I hadn’t gotten any reminders of the appointment, and was wondering… I DID get reminders of the later date.