Recently, I called a government agency and was put on hold for "Approximately 8 minutes." There were 20 people in front of me. Knowing how government agencies and being on hold works, I decided to do a bit of multitasking. So todays Top Ten is...Top Ten Things To Do While on Hold
- Make lunch: Today is Costco's yummy microwave lasagna. Probably not the most healthy thing to eat, but hey, it's good!
- Check e-mail: This actually distracted me more thatn it was probably worth it while I was trying to navigate the phone menu, but I needed to do something productive! I learned that there's a video virus going around Facebook, so if one of your friends sends you a link to a video about your hindquarters, don't click on it!
- Blog: Like right now, I'm on hold and blogging at the same time!
- Clip your fingernails: Mine are getting way too long for typing effectively and playing the piano.
- Read the funnies: They're funny and a great distraction from the annoyance of being on hold.
- Eat a snack: Probably not the best thing to do just before lunch, but I'm pregnant and bored. Bad combination!
- Visit the restroom: This one is dangerous because an actual person might answer your call in the middle of this "visit." But sometimes it's an emergency!
- Charge your cell: This only works if you're set to sit while you're on hold, like me.
- Rotate the laundry: I have a HUGE pile. How about you?
- Prepare a salad for lunch: I love salad with lasagna!
Great list! I've done a lot of the same, while on hold. I also have done dishes, while waiting.
ReplyDeleteI always put it on speakerphone and do whatever needs to be done. I stayed on hold for 45 minutes trying to reset my PIN last month. Then, when they finally answered my phone started cutting out!
ReplyDeleteI love that you mentioned food three times! My kinda girl!! :)
ReplyDeleteMultitasking! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteI've done #7 too many times to count - and I got caught almost every time!
ReplyDeleteI didn't even realize that I put food in my list 3 times! But I can promise you I thought about it WAY more than that!
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