skybytch 273 #1 December 19, 2002 Most of the time I love my job. I even like most of my customers. Occasionally though, I get one that makes me long to be able to beat the phone against the top of my desk while the stupid person is still blabbering away... My most irritating customer of the month award for November and December goes to a guy who doesn't jump. He works for a company that gets all kinds of items for non-US government agencies. In this case, it's a bunch of containers and canopies for a military unit. This wouldn't be a difficult order to process if I was working with the "end user" - but no, I have to work with this guy who knows less than nothing about skydiving equipment. Examples of stupid questions I was asked just today - "They want the container to be all black. So what color do I write down for the numbered panels?" "The reserve ripcord. Is that a part of the main canopy?" "What is this leg pad color?" Sigh. And you thought my job was so cool... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #2 December 19, 2002 Quote They want the container to be all black. So what color do I write down for the numbered panels?" See...you are such a pessimist. If you had told him Pink in response he would get fired and Voila!!! You don't have to talk with him EVER again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pablito 0 #3 December 19, 2002 Skybitch. Don't worry stupidity is contagious if you get involved in it. Just let them be. He is ignorant so therefore you shouldn't get upset. the stupid guy has no idea and he wants to know. Give him some credit. Cielos Azules PAblito Freeflir29 is right. "If you don't overcome your fears they will overcome you first" Shady Monkey/6Segundos Rodriguez/AKA Pablito Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #4 December 19, 2002 Oh Lisa, think of the fun you could have. Some Force-Recon group of snakeaters getting ready to deploy, talked their CO into letting them get civilian spec ram-airs under an "experimental" program. They're setting up to go, got the sub-guns, got the new ceramic armor, faces painted, badass Uuuuu-rah attitude fully engaged and BLAMMO the reserve pop-tops are all bright florescent pink.That purchasing weenie would just disappear off the face of the planet, and he'd never bug you again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #5 December 19, 2002 Err - I hope this is a friendly government these are getting sold to, especially considering it's probably better equipment than our own govt issues. You do have a cool job, BTW.Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pablito 0 #6 December 19, 2002 perfect sniper target "If you don't overcome your fears they will overcome you first" Shady Monkey/6Segundos Rodriguez/AKA Pablito Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #7 December 19, 2002 QuoteHe works for a company that gets all kinds of items for non-US government agencies. In this case, it's a bunch of containers and canopies for a military unit. I'm really surprised they'd want -sport- skydiving equipment. I'm also surprised that whatever the unit is, since they're obviously into sport equipment, doesn't have some sort of equipment officer and that -he- doesn't deal directly with the manufacturers. Wow that sounds wierd.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #8 December 19, 2002 Quote I'm really surprised they'd want -sport- skydiving equipment Probably for an in house AFF program or a Demo team. I certainly hope they don't plan on jumping throw outs with equipment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #9 December 19, 2002 The para rescue unit near where I live, has some non military gear as well. It's much easier to work with since you don't need to pack by the 10 year old Military approved Manual.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harro 0 #10 December 19, 2002 arrr... someone who hasnt worked on a helpdesk..... trying working with people who dont know where the START button is on the desktop. Head slapping fun Jumpy Jumpy?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #11 December 19, 2002 Quote It's much easier to work with since you don't need to pack by the 10 year old Military approved Manual That...and things like yuo can call up Square one to get extra parts or directly to the manufacturer for other service. Ever dealt with military "supply" channels? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #12 December 19, 2002 Quotearrr... someone who hasnt worked on a helpdesk..... trying working with people who dont know where the START button is on the desktop. Head slapping fun There's a START button on here somewhere? I gotta call DoIT...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #13 December 19, 2002 I'm thinking it's a demo team kinda thing. The guy mentioned jumping into military academy graduations and such. They're getting Vector 3's with ROL throw outs, PD reserves and... get this.... PD210 F111 9 cell mains. Well, those are what they asked for, but they also asked for "9 ft A lines and sequential trim" - which are CRW options available only on Lightning mains. Try explaining what sequential trim is to a whuffo... then try explaining why they can't have that on the PD210 9 cells... I'm trying to be selective and only pull out my grey hairs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #14 December 19, 2002 why on earth would they want ROL?I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #15 December 19, 2002 QuoteI'm trying to be selective and only pull out my grey hairs. Hair dye is going to be easier on the scalp -- isn't it? Holy crap that's weird gear.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,146 #16 December 19, 2002 You should complain! I have to deal with engineering students on a daily basis. Some of them even have SAT scores of 1200 or less!... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #17 December 19, 2002 Hey Lisa while we got your attention... Do you at Square One have any reserve repacks in stock? I want one all ready to go right out of the box... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #18 December 20, 2002 Quote They're getting Vector 3's with ROL throw outs, PD reserves and... get this.... PD210 F111 9 cell mains. Well, those are what they asked for, but they also asked for "9 ft A lines and sequential trim" Can you get one of the Jumpers on the phone? ROL? that's messed up. Gotta laugh at the CRW mods though. Fill out an order form of your own, send it to him and ask him to have the jumpers agree on it. <> <===that's funnyMy grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #19 December 20, 2002 While your back there ya think you can get me some riser grease and a set of canopy lights for night jumps?"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #20 December 20, 2002 Quote Do you at Square One have any reserve repacks in stock? I want one all ready to go right out of the box... Bwahhhhh! Ouch! (holding side) Awwwwhahahahhbhebwahhhhh! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #21 December 20, 2002 Quote ... Do you at Square One have any reserve repacks in stock? I want one all ready to go right out of the box... Yo Sebazz1, I got a repack ready to go all boxxed up for ya. I keep it next to the dehydrated water on the same shelf.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fasterfaller 0 #22 December 20, 2002 I hope you got a good mark up . If a hammer is worth $400.00 , a parachute has to be worth $10,000.00 easy . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 7 #23 December 20, 2002 QuoteWhile your back there ya think you can get me some riser grease and a set of canopy lights for night jumps? Or ask him if he wants a bucket of prop wash. (I always love sending the new flight attendants out for that one. He heh ehehehheheehe) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #24 December 20, 2002 200 yds of flight line?? ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akaGQ 0 #25 December 20, 2002 LMFAO thats funny sounds like some of the calls Ive gotten at work in the past.- GQ ... it was the love of the air and sky and flying, the lure of adventure, the appreciation of beauty ... -Charles Lindberg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites