Lazy Business

08/20/2010 in Business

My full first name is Willie. Not William, Willis, Willy, or the like. Willie. Just like my father.

I’ve been getting calls recently from a company that’s looking for a William Jackson. I spoke with someone last week, explained that they had the wrong number, and asked to be removed from their list. I get another call this week and instead of ignoring it, I decided to readdress the issue with them.

When I picked up the phone, I got a message letting me know that Company X was trying to get in touch with William Jackson and it prompted me to press 1 if I was William and 2 if I was not. I wanted to speak to a human about this, so I pressed 1.

I then waited several minutes for an agent as if I called them. Sigh.

When I finally spoke to the (seemingly unprepared) young lady about my predicament, I explained that I wasn’t who they were looking for.

She then asked me if I knew who William Jackson was (to help them locate him).

Unbelievable.

{ 6 comments }

Bucky Schwarz September 1, 2010 at 5:15 pm

I didn’t know your full name was Willie. I was actually introduced to you at FSU as Will. Cool.

Willie Jackson September 9, 2010 at 3:13 am

Srsly? I introduce myself as Will but yeah, I’m a Willie. This is amusing in light of how I thought your name was David :)

Terri Brown September 9, 2010 at 3:09 am

Yes, I knew your name is Willie and I know you have a sweet mama that pushed you to do the right thing in junior high so that you would be this successful now! I am super proud of you and everyone that checks out this company’s website needs to know that Willie Jackson is a guy who has integrity and an excellent work ethic.

Willie Jackson September 9, 2010 at 3:14 am

Heyyyyyyy I know you :) Thanks very much for the kind words.

Goodwin September 16, 2010 at 8:34 am

Hello, Willie, greetings from Russia.
yes, she is a fun person to be with ))))

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Willie Jackson September 16, 2010 at 11:03 am

Hey Goodwin, thanks for stopping by! I appreciate the kind words and I’m glad you found something helpful :)