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Hungover today.
I don't think I'll be doing that again - at least until the next time.
A month ago I decided to use the local UPS store to handle my VISA paperwork to/from the Embassy of Vietnam. I figured I'd give the local business my business instead of going to the post office.
Well, that was a mistake.
Everything was going fine. I kept checking the tracking info. Documents received, VISA approved, documents sent back. On May 1 I saw that there was a scan in Sacramento and then Menlo Park at the local distribution area. Of course the documents never arrived. And for some reason I wasn't troubled by the delay. I should've been though. A few days ago I went by the UPS store and asked them to help locate my package. I got an 800# to call which I did and they said I could file a claim which would take up to 8 business days. Thinking positive, I thanked them for their help and left the store.
May 14. I went to work and then during a break called the 800# again. I was told that my documents were found and delivered to the local UPS store. After work I drove over there. But then there were no documents. :( I called back the 800# and they told me whoever I spoke to previously made a mistake (!!!!!!WTF!!!!!!)
May 15. Canceled work to handle this crap. Called 800# and no help there. Called local store so they could contact 800# peeps. (local store peeps = great and sympathetic).
Vietnam is way ahead of Cali time. 9am here is 11pm there.
I did find a way to avoid having to drive to the consulate in SF by applying for a VISA-on-arrival letter.
That was close to the wire too. I got my request in last night (before going to the bar) and just before noon in Vietnam. I paid for the rush service and got my letter.
So now, instead of just breezing thru customs & immigration, I need to stop off at a desk and show my travel letter (and get my photo taken) and pay more money ($45). At least I wont get sent back home.
Just UGH!
I want UPS to give me back my $140. Oh wait. The documents did arrive to DC on time so I'll lower that down to $125.
I don't think I'll be doing that again - at least until the next time.
A month ago I decided to use the local UPS store to handle my VISA paperwork to/from the Embassy of Vietnam. I figured I'd give the local business my business instead of going to the post office.
Well, that was a mistake.
Everything was going fine. I kept checking the tracking info. Documents received, VISA approved, documents sent back. On May 1 I saw that there was a scan in Sacramento and then Menlo Park at the local distribution area. Of course the documents never arrived. And for some reason I wasn't troubled by the delay. I should've been though. A few days ago I went by the UPS store and asked them to help locate my package. I got an 800# to call which I did and they said I could file a claim which would take up to 8 business days. Thinking positive, I thanked them for their help and left the store.
May 14. I went to work and then during a break called the 800# again. I was told that my documents were found and delivered to the local UPS store. After work I drove over there. But then there were no documents. :( I called back the 800# and they told me whoever I spoke to previously made a mistake (!!!!!!WTF!!!!!!)
May 15. Canceled work to handle this crap. Called 800# and no help there. Called local store so they could contact 800# peeps. (local store peeps = great and sympathetic).
Vietnam is way ahead of Cali time. 9am here is 11pm there.
I did find a way to avoid having to drive to the consulate in SF by applying for a VISA-on-arrival letter.
That was close to the wire too. I got my request in last night (before going to the bar) and just before noon in Vietnam. I paid for the rush service and got my letter.
So now, instead of just breezing thru customs & immigration, I need to stop off at a desk and show my travel letter (and get my photo taken) and pay more money ($45). At least I wont get sent back home.
Just UGH!
I want UPS to give me back my $140. Oh wait. The documents did arrive to DC on time so I'll lower that down to $125.
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