1. Become Enlightened
You are empty space:
By the time you finish comprehending this, you will only have a few minutes left in the queue.
(Not guaranteed)
Or get a PhD instead – it’s normally 4 years.
2. Think about just how badly you want to get through
Ask yourself:
Is the hold time really worth it?
Should you just ring a different number?
Should you give up altogether?
No.
Just one more minute…
3. Discover wisdom
Take the time to ponder each perspective of existence, life, and all that other philosophical stuff you don’t want to hear in a bar.
You have the time now.
4. Strategise
Your call so far is going as planned (difficult robot agents putting you on hold).
But you need to be prepared when you speak with a person.
- Will they know what they’re talking about?
- Can they help you?
- Is my credit going to last?
5. Emergencies
What if your wife calls you about desperately needing bin bags?
What if you run out of battery / fall asleep?
You must be prepared for every possible scenario.
6. Ponder even more important questions
Assuming you are still reading, you’ve already found the meaning to life, come educated to the highest degree, and ascended beyond the physical realm, but now’s the time to ask the real questions.
The purpose of the universe is all well and good but is professional pen spinning a thing?
How long to beceome a professional?
7. Consider the Last Resort!
Let’s be honest, that queue, the staff – it’s gonna be a long time before getting through or hanging up.
The best thing you can start doing is to prepare for the end.
8. Actually useful things?
Get a VoiP (Skype alternative) for cheaper calls to the UK.
- Rebtel
- Google Voice
- Xpatfone