Customer service, amirite? One of the worst jobs in the world, because no one enjoys doing it, and no one enjoys making use of it. But when you find someone like our little-seen protagonist in Anna Salonen’s story, who knows what they are doing and can get the job done efficiently and pleasantly, they’re worth their weight in gold.
The Customer Is Always Right
by Anna Salonen
Performance review, employee #34677, Jobe Wallis.
Transcript of “The Incident.”
(Ringing.)
“Hello, you have contacted the AIs Incorporated customer service. How may I assist you?”
“This is Private Johnson calling from Arcadia, Bree’s World. I’m having trouble with the Annihilator5000 you sent me.” (Sound of explosions, screaming, gunfire in the background.)
“We are very sorry for any inconvenience you might have experienced pertaining to our product. Customer satisfaction is very important to us, and I will do everything I can to assist you. What is the problem, sir?”
“I’m in the middle of some heavy shit here, and it isn’t doing anything!”
“Did you try turning the android off and on again, sir?”
“Well, obviously! Do you think I’m an idiot, or something?”
“Of course not, sir. I apologize. Has it been connected to a power source for forty-eight hours, as recommended?”
“Yes, yes! The display says fully charged! Look, I’m kind of on the clock here. They’re coming, and I’m the only one left. I don’t get this thing working, I’m dead!”
“Let me check your order. Do you have your customer identification code?”
“No, I don’t have a goddam code! That piece of shit is paid for by the Coalition Marine Corps!”
“Sir, I’m going to have to ask you to calm down.”
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