You would think we were finished relocating after nearly ten months. But then, Gentle Reader, you would be wrong.The interminable saga (a brief history of which can be found here) continues as we try to reclaim the money we spent on my career coach (note: not the woman who told me to give up and have babies). We are entitled to $2,500 USD, and...
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From: Stupid Global Relocation People
Sent: 03 February 2010 20:06
To: Swiss Mister
Cc: Incompetent Relocation Consultant
Subject: Relocation Expense Submission Return Notice
Dear Swiss Mister,
Please be advised that your Spousal career assistance expense report
submission dated Jan 18, 2010 was returned unpaid for the following reason:
Client approval required.
From: Incompetent Relocation Consultant
Sent: 04 February 2010 10:08
To: Swiss Mister @Work
Subject: RE: Relocation Expense Submission Return Notice
Hello Swiss Mister,
Can you please disregard this email as this is not accurate.
The expense is still being worked on. Thanks
From: Stupid Global Relocation People
Sent: Dienstag, 9. Februar 2010 9:02
To: Swiss Mister
Subject: Relocation Expense Report Processing Confirmation
Dear Swiss Mister,
We are pleased to inform you that a request for expense reimbursement
has been processed as follows:
Report Name: Copy Of Spousal career assistance_2
Date Requested: Feb 04, 2010
Amount Paid: 5'500.00 CHF
Payment Method: Electronic Funds Transfer
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According to xe.com, this means that we have been given $5,149.53 USD. I'm no math genius, but something seems a little off... How I would dearly love to accept this money as an apology for all the craziness. *Le sigh*
If these crazy bastards are offering you this dough, TAKE IT!! Don't confuse them any further , just put it in an account and wait and see. They have jerked you around full tme and therefore you are totally entitled to it. No math need apply here.
ReplyDeleteThat was our first impulse, but then, reluctantly, more ethical impulses prevailed. Ian told his boss' boss, and the verdict is...
ReplyDelete**********WE GET TO KEEP THE MONEY**********
Because we "had a tough start." (More likely it is because it would be too much of a hassle to undo at this point, but who am I to quibble?)
Perhaps he does indeed have a heart of gold.
ReplyDeleteI seriously, seriously doubt it. I think he is supremely lazy, and this time his laziness worked to our advantage.
ReplyDeleteWell let's hope he never sees this blog!
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