being poor is punishment in itself

By jp 25 Jan 2001

I’ve been in a phone battle with these turds at the student loan collectors all day. and they have the gall to expect me to
pay long distance so I can try to have them NOT mess up my credit rating.

example:

(after on hold for 10 mins, my dime)
them: evil corp, can I help you?
me: you have an 800 number?
them: yes, but it’s not for regular use
me: what is it please?
them: it’s not for regular use
me: i see, what is it please?
them: it’s not for…
me: WHAT IS IT.
them: 800-something
me:

(a minute later)

same operator: hello?
me: me again. now let’s talk about my account.
them: are you calling on the 800 number?
me: yes I am. do you need my account number?
them: it’s not for regular use.
me: I’m going to shit on your face. why the fuck do you have one then?

(a minute later)

a different operator: evil corp
me: hi. help.

and so it went. turns out I have to send them a form like every week reminding them I’m still a student. or they’ll take my kids before they’re born.

they can really do that y’know.