Arrgh!!!! Ho Wait Time, Again...

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around participants' experiences with wait times for customer service calls, particularly during busy periods. Many share their frustrations and observations regarding the efficiency of call handling and email responses.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses frustration about being put on hold after waiting for a callback.
  • Another participant mentions a quick callback experience, noting it was closer to 30 minutes instead of the expected 50.
  • Several users share that they waited on hold despite being given longer estimated wait times, with one participant successfully getting through in under two minutes.
  • Some participants suggest that Mondays and the end of the month may contribute to longer wait times.
  • One participant shares their experience of sending an email and not receiving a timely response, contrasting it with a previous quick reply.
  • Another participant notes their reluctance to use email due to past delays in responses, preferring to wait on hold instead.
  • One participant recounts a confusing experience where they were put on hold after a callback, highlighting the oddity of the situation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the effectiveness of waiting on hold versus sending emails, with some participants preferring one method over the other. There is no clear consensus on the best approach to reach customer service.

Contextual Notes

Participants discuss their experiences during busy times, such as Mondays and month-end, which may affect wait times and service efficiency.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants who are navigating customer service interactions and are interested in shared experiences regarding wait times and communication methods may find this discussion relevant.

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The only thing worse than waiting for a call back for 2 hours is getting the call and then they put me on hold when they call me! AARGH!

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1 1/2 hours as of 2:10.
 
I got a call back really quickly this morning. They said 50 minutes but it was closer to 30.
 
I called about 90 minutes after they opened this morning. It said the wait time was 45-60 minutes or so. I knew I'd be leaving the house to run errands and I didn't want to get a call back. So I just waited on hold for the heck of it. Well, in less than 2 minutes, someone picked up and I got my adjustments taken care of!! I was glad I tried that, but I know it doesn't always work. I was surprised!
 
pamperedbecky said:
I called about 90 minutes after they opened this morning. It said the wait time was 45-60 minutes or so. I knew I'd be leaving the house to run errands and I didn't want to get a call back. So I just waited on hold for the heck of it. Well, in less than 2 minutes, someone picked up and I got my adjustments taken care of!! I was glad I tried that, but I know it doesn't always work. I was surprised!
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That works for me all the time. I usually wait about 10 mins at best. They probably have dedicated staff for call back and dedicated staff for live answering, so often waiting for a live person is faster.
 
It's Monday, sometimes it's their busiest day since you cannot call them all weekend.
 
It is also close to the end of the month. The rush is on.
 
I sent an e-mail yesterday because I'm not in a hurry, but I haven't heard back yet. A week or so ago, I sent an e-mail and heard back in less than 24 hours. I'm bummed it's taking this long, but I'd rather not have to call about this. I don't mind waiting. I just hope they don't forget about it and I don't forget about it.
 
JAE said:
I sent an e-mail yesterday because I'm not in a hurry, but I haven't heard back yet. A week or so ago, I sent an e-mail and heard back in less than 24 hours. I'm bummed it's taking this long, but I'd rather not have to call about this. I don't mind waiting. I just hope they don't forget about it and I don't forget about it.
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I did two adjustments through CC about a week ago. One I never even heard back for....although I did get that autoresponse email. So I called today to check on it and they had no record of an email for that one adjustment. Oh well.
 
pamperedbecky said:
I did two adjustments through CC about a week ago. One I never even heard back for....although I did get that autoresponse email. So I called today to check on it and they had no record of an email for that one adjustment. Oh well.
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Yes, that is why I don't like to send e-mails, and I usually don't send them. It's irritating that they ask us or encourage us to send e-mails, but they don't respond to them in a timely manner.
 
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Yeah, I usually just tough it out and wait on hold too, but today the return call time was only about an hour and I had a ton of laundry to do anyway, but my point is they DO call back....and then PUT ME ON HOLD before they answer the phone! I picked up the phone, pushed #1 when I heard my name and then was put on hold!!! For 5 minutes--before anyone even said "hello". Sheesh. But yes, it's the end of the month. This was a wierd product adjustment--no way it could have been handled by email or CCorner. The first lady I talked to didn't even know how to handle it and had to get help. It's just wierd when they call YOU and put YOU on hold.
 

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