So I had my first experience where I felt the tinge of the socialist undertones of Germany.
I recently entered into a cell phone contract with Vodafone. I paid my first month, and before I could have a chance to pay my second month. Vodafone cut my service without notice. Why, you ask, would they do that? Usually you know when they are going to cut your cell phone, usually after you are fully aware that you did not pay your bill. Even if you don't pay your bill on time, they usually keep it on for you a little while afterwards.
I didn't even get that chance.
You see, the last two weeks I called the United States a couple of times and it was very expensive. Things out of my control where it was necessary to call, and I was well aware of the costs that would be associated with it. The amount was high, and the minutes long...
Vodafone extended me the curtesy to shut my phone off, just to make sure that I didn't get my bill any higher. Oh, thank you great business gods to make my consumer decisions for me. I really appreciate it, because if you hadn't shut my service off, god knows what a financial situation I would be in! Phew, that was really sweet of you! I never knew what a luxury it was to live in a free market with companies that are so helpful.
So, since my PIN number has not come in the mail yet (see: socialism and banking) I was unable to get the cash to pay the bill at the Vodafone store. I managed to get through a bank transfer and I am praying that will go through in the next two days or so and I can sent some text messages and make my calls to Tibet.
I recently entered into a cell phone contract with Vodafone. I paid my first month, and before I could have a chance to pay my second month. Vodafone cut my service without notice. Why, you ask, would they do that? Usually you know when they are going to cut your cell phone, usually after you are fully aware that you did not pay your bill. Even if you don't pay your bill on time, they usually keep it on for you a little while afterwards.
I didn't even get that chance.
You see, the last two weeks I called the United States a couple of times and it was very expensive. Things out of my control where it was necessary to call, and I was well aware of the costs that would be associated with it. The amount was high, and the minutes long...
Vodafone extended me the curtesy to shut my phone off, just to make sure that I didn't get my bill any higher. Oh, thank you great business gods to make my consumer decisions for me. I really appreciate it, because if you hadn't shut my service off, god knows what a financial situation I would be in! Phew, that was really sweet of you! I never knew what a luxury it was to live in a free market with companies that are so helpful.
So, since my PIN number has not come in the mail yet (see: socialism and banking) I was unable to get the cash to pay the bill at the Vodafone store. I managed to get through a bank transfer and I am praying that will go through in the next two days or so and I can sent some text messages and make my calls to Tibet.
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