Posted on November 29th, 2008 by Brad, Head SOB in
Frustration
Brad(Sat Nov 29 2008 15:54:07 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))> I just want to schedule a serivce call. HELP ME.
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Hello Brad_, Thank you for contacting Comcast Live Chat Support. My name is Aarti. Please give me one moment to review your information.
Aarti(Sat Nov 29 2008 15:54:10 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>A wonderful day to you! How are you today?
Brad_(Sat Nov 29 2008 15:54:44 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>I’ll warn you from the outset, that I’m frustrated with Comcast in a big way
Brad_(Sat Nov 29 2008 15:54:50 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>But other than that, peachy!
Brad_(Sat Nov 29 2008 15:55:29 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>Your guy Michael reset my modem then bailed on me
Brad_(Sat Nov 29 2008 15:55:43 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>I know you have a script to follow, but I need an independent thinker on this, Aarti
Brad_(Sat Nov 29 2008 15:56:22 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>This is going on hour 42 of a nightmare for me, so I need this to end.
Brad_(Sat Nov 29 2008 15:56:34 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>You can reference your chat logs for the pain I’ve been through, I’m sure.
Brad_(Sat Nov 29 2008 15:56:46 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>If I’m typing too fast for you, please say so
Brad_(Sat Nov 29 2008 15:57:00 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>Any sign of life would be appreciated.
Aarti(Sat Nov 29 2008 15:57:19 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>I understand your frustration but I can certainly try and help you.
Aarti(Sat Nov 29 2008 15:57:34 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>I am sorry for the inconvenience.
Aarti(Sat Nov 29 2008 15:57:45 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>May I please get your account number?
Brad_(Sat Nov 29 2008 15:58:16 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>It’s not immediately available. Katrina, MAryJo and Michael didn’t get it either.
Brad_(Sat Nov 29 2008 15:58:27 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>My name is Brad Gagne, my phone number is [redacted]
Brad_(Sat Nov 29 2008 15:59:13 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>I’m sure you can review my account and chat logs to see what’s been done up to this point
Aarti(Sat Nov 29 2008 15:59:10 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>Thank you
Aarti(Sat Nov 29 2008 15:59:32 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>I am currently setting up a tech for you Brad.
Aarti(Sat Nov 29 2008 15:59:36 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>is that ok with you?
Brad_(Sat Nov 29 2008 15:59:53 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>Please. It’s what I wanted Thursday night
Brad_(Sat Nov 29 2008 15:59:58 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>Tomottow morning would be AWESOME.
Aarti(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:00:18 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>Is this for the internet?
Brad_(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:00:33 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>No
Brad_(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:00:44 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>You seriously have no idea what I’ve gone thorugh, do you?
Aarti(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:00:48 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>What is the trouble call for Brad?
Brad_(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:01:19 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>You have no trail on this issue so far?
Aarti(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:01:21 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>Sorry, I meant the CDV service.
Aarti(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:01:46 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>I do see tickets on CDV Brad and that you cannot call locally. Correct?
Brad_(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:02:06 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>YES! Finally, a capable Comcast rep.
Brad_(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:02:20 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>I said MaryJo was the best, but I lied to her. She was merely adequate
Aarti(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:03:09 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>Is [cell number redacted] affected Brad?
Brad_(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:03:42 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>[shaking my head] Oh God, here I go again
Brad_(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:03:58 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>Call me Fredo, put me in the boat and shoot me in the head
Brad_(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:04:13 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>That’s my cell phone number
Brad_(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:04:17 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>With T-Mobile
Aarti(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:04:22 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>[redacted home number]
Brad_(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:04:30 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>It works. I Can call locally quite well with it.
Brad_(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:04:34 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>That’s the one. THank you!
Brad_(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:05:01 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>Promise me you’re not going to reset my modem. That’s all I need you to do for the remainder of this chat
Aarti(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:05:14 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>I won’t don’t worry
Brad_(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:05:44 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>Sweet. I’ll save a place at the Christmas dinner table for you then.
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Brad_(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:07:20 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>What the hell?
Brad_(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:07:22 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>Hello?
Brad_(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:07:25 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>Aarti?
Brad_(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:10:36 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>Aarti? You there?
Brad_(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:10:52 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>My modem was just reset
Brad_(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:10:56 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>I didn’t do it.
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Aarti(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:11:15 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>Thank you.
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Aarti(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:11:20 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>I was just about to call you Brad.
Aarti(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:11:45 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>I have setup a date for you tomorrow from 1pm-3pm
Aarti(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:11:50 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>Is that ok with you?
Brad_(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:12:16 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>I’ll take it
Brad_(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:12:22 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>I just want this nightmare over with
Aarti(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:12:27 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>Awesome!
Aarti(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:12:35 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>I understand Brad.
Aarti(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:13:19 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>the appointment is for tomorrow and your confirmation ticket number is: CR146459875
Brad_(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:14:02 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>Wow. I actually teared up reading that confirmation number
Brad_(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:14:18 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>Beautiful. [Sniff] Simply beautiful
Aarti(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:14:49 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>Yes it is Brad
Aarti(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:14:51 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>
Aarti(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:14:52 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>Now that I’ve fixed that problem, is there anything else I can help you with?
Brad_(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:15:12 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>I think we’re good.
Aarti(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:15:21 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>Perfect!
Aarti(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:15:24 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>Thank you for taking out the time to chat in with us. If you ever need any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact us. Have a nice day!
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Aarti(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:15:26 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>Cheers!
Brad_(Sat Nov 29 2008 16:15:38 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))>Seinfeld!