Day Three:
So, technically it is day four, but I had zero time yesterday to blog! Sorry! But, I have plenty to say today to make up for it. Today's topic hit me while I was standing in line at Best Buy trying to pick up my laptop that was supposedly fixed. Just when the Geek Squad guy told me "you declined the estimate, so the laptop was not repaired" I thought, "you have to demand what you deserve." Cha-Ching there was my topic!
Ok, let me back up....a few weeks ago the screen on my laptop was shattered. I went to Best Buy, dropped it off to be repaired, and was assured that it would be shipped to my home in 8 to 10 days, at no cost to me. Fast forward to two weeks later...no word from Best Buy, but an email with a tracking number from Geek Squad informed me that it was returned to the store and the repair was complete. Yet when I got there, no repair had occurred. So, I was pretty upset. Obviously. I depend heavily on my computer to do my many jobs, not the least of which is teaching an online course. Thus, I was very inconvenienced. The first "geek" was very rude and condescending to me. He spoke to me as if I couldn't understand what he was saying, simply because I am a woman with a little girl. He even asked me if my husband was around so he could explain it to him! Ha! That was the last straw for me, so I asked to speak to the original "geek" who had done the order. Thankfully, that guy was very helpful and admitted his mistake. He sent it back off, apologized profusely, and spoke to me in a very respectful manner. But, if I had not demanded to speak with the person who knew my case, then I would not have gotten the problem solved. Sometimes you just have to stand up for yourself and demand what you deserve.
As a single woman, I am constantly dealing with people who assume I am an idiot, or that something is wrong with me because I don't have a husband to "take care" of me. Well, I have learned that those people are the idiots, and I don't have to deal with them. I can take care of myself and my daughter, without a man. Yes, I may need a helping hand at times, but in general I am just as capable as any one else. Thus, I have developed the ability to take up for myself, and to demand the same treatment that those of a different gender or situation may get automatically. If you don't look out for yourself, who will? If you don't demand what you deserve, who will? No one! So, take my advice and stand up for yourself. Trust me, it is the only way to get what you deserve!
I'm off to watch American Idol, because after the day I have had I think I deserve some mindless reality television, don't you? Tata for now!
GOOD FOR YOU!!i hate it when people assume women arent smart enough!When wachovia changed to wells fargo --some guy kept calling to speak to Ray--Ray wasnt here when he called,but he wouldnt give me the reason for call.Finally i said you need a call back number,and reason for call--IT WAS JUST TO TALK ABOUT POSSIBLE ACCOUNTS WITH THE BANK!!oh boy,i told him i did not appreciate his judgement,that only a man can handle that--and for his information--i handled all the business in our household--and there would not be anymore with Wells Fargo--and i reported his butt to local bank.Who ever thinks men run the house,have evidently never been married--or are dumb as a rock.I bet 80% of households WOMEN do the bills,and handle money matters--and most other things as well!!-arrogant men,who ASS UME make me sick to my stomach.Someone should teach these kids alittle RESPECT!(I Bet your mother taught you,that you can look after yourself--and to take up for yourself--smart women.HAha
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