MarkM Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Two ADP reps who I have never seen before show up at my office this morning wondering if they could sit and talk with me about their workers comp and 401(k) programs and if I had any clients that might be interested. I told them that if they think today is a good time to meet, then they either have no clue what we do or are too self-serving to care about what we do. It was so absurd I thought they might have been undercover agents or something. I told them to go s**k it (not in those exact words though). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaB Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Two ADP reps who I have never seen before show up at my office this morning wondering if they could sit and talk with me about their workers comp and 401(k) programs and if I had any clients that might be interested. I told them that if they think today is a good time to meet, then they either have no clue what we do or are too self-serving to care about what we do. It was so absurd I thought they might have been undercover agents or something. I told them to go s**k it (not in those exact words though). Many people are self-serving, and it's not just salespeople. I actually had a client call me yesterday planning for 2008. Talked to me for 15 minutes. Ok, it's great that you're thinking ahead, but there's this little thing called April 15... Oh yeh, and an ATX rep called the day before asking if I wanted to renew. I wondered for a moment if it was someone playing a little joke on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaB Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 On the other hand, some people are top notch. Lady that just picked up gave me a $25 tip and a hug. Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret CPA in OH Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 I got a liter bottle of Tortuga Mango Rum from the Caymans last week. This client, a wonderful ethnic Chinese woman, always brings something-usually cake or cookies. I like the rum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gail in Virginia Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 One of my bookkeeping clients sent me flowers today - what a bright spot in an otherwise hellacious day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnH Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Margaret: Stay out of that rum until next Tuesday night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaB Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Margaret: Stay out of that rum until next Tuesday night! I don't even drink, and I could slam one back right about now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaB Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Oh, great, my printer just died. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray in Ohio Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Oh, great, my printer just died. I know CPR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 On the other hand, some people are top notch. Lady that just picked up gave me a $25 tip and a hug. Awesome! I have a client who always overpays me. I keep decreasing her fee and she keeps increasing her tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnH Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 So why don't you just do her return for free and see what happens? Maybe infinity works both ways... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret CPA in OH Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 I know CPR! In my other life, I am a SCUBA instructor and Emergency First Response Instructor. Although I have mannikins for skill practice, I haven't tried even the AED on a printer yet. Hmmmm, could be a new line to promote! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 So why don't you just do her return for free and see what happens? Maybe infinity works both ways... Thats a great idea. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcb39 Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Oh, great, my printer just died. That's why I have two laser printers connected and use them both intermittently. Also have spare toner cartridges on the shelf for both (thanks to E Bay) If one acts stupid, the other one will usually work and vice versa. Some days I think the CPU and printers are as tired as I am. Good luck finding a replacement. I know it is not funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaB Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 That's why I have two laser printers connected and use them both intermittently. Also have spare toner cartridges on the shelf for both (thanks to E Bay) If one acts stupid, the other one will usually work and vice versa. Some days I think the CPU and printers are as tired as I am. Good luck finding a replacement. I know it is not funny. Oh, it's fine. Just needed toner. Thank goodness I had a cartridge. Also, my #1 printer really did die last week. That was not cool. Murphy's law or something, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajuroff Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Oh, it's fine. Just needed toner. Thank goodness I had a cartridge. Also, my #1 printer really did die last week. That was not cool. Murphy's law or something, I guess. Must be Murphy's Law - my Laser just quit on me the other day. Then it finally spit out a page that said I needed to replace something. (I can't remember the wierd name) I called Dell to order this wierd thing and the guy said it sounded like my drum was going out. I told him I just replaced my drum two weeks ago. He said, ok, we need to reset the drum counter. After turning off the printer, opening the front cover, pushing the continue buttom five times in a row, watch the flasing led lights do a correct light show, turn on the printer, push continue, push cancel, push continue two more times, ......and on and on and on...... if finally reset and all is good in the world. And to think I almost threw the darn thing out the window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelmars Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 may it would land on the engineer who designed such a thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelmars Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 we got 300 more extensions to get out, i started to climb out the window yesterday but my secretary pointed out that we are only on the second floor and i would most likely just break a leg and not kill myself. i had to agree, sat down and did a few more before i went home. i have 4 interns today, 3 tomorrow, and rounding up a bunch for monday just to drive around delivering returns. we did good planning and left most of the more local ones for last! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelgilb Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Oh, it's fine. Just needed toner. Thank goodness I had a cartridge. Also, my #1 printer really did die last week. That was not cool. Murphy's law or something, I guess. Must be the time of year. Mind goes this close to April 15th. Maybe you need a fill up like your printer. Margareta anyone? Joel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelmars Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Scotch for me, in mass quantities starting tues night [ok in minor quantities already started] Nothing like some Macallan, just which i had a balcony at my office to enjoy it on - like on boston legal at the end of the day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSU77 Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 The only gift I received this year was a copy of the Quran, from my only Muslim client. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneInAlabama Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 I just got a call from a partner of a partnership I prepared. His stepmother is preparing his personal return. She used to work for HRB and is using TurboTax to file his return. HE SAID SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE K1 THAT I GAVE HIM because when his mother entered it in her program, the $25,000 loss didn't change his income but showed it being rolled over to 2008. I tried to tell him that there was probably a box in her program that was either checked or unchecked making it appear to be a passive activity. I have noticed over the years that HRB preparers are quick to point out errors or perceived errors of other preparers. I guess that is something HRB teaches them to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel in Hawaii Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 may it would land on the engineer who designed such a thing! Most likely he was only acting on the instructions from the marketing department that want you to pay for service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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