Thanks to my former landlord who just shortchanged me $200 on my security deposit after waiting for three months to get it, I'm writing this post with a little bit of disdain. However, it's because of his actions (this only scratches the surface of the kind of person he is) that I am going to reflect on the positive. Thanks to those occupying Wall Street, we now know that all corporations are evil, but on the other hand we all know that's not true. There are a lot of corps. out there that are decent, at least in my perception. Even though they may have a profit mindset, they can be very appealing. The following list are the corporations/companies that I enjoying interacting with. I know that when I need something, they will take care of it, and me. this isn't a critique of their business model, just my pure perception on their general appeal. These aren't in any order.
1) American Express- If you don't have an American Express card GET YOUR CREDIT UP AND GET ONE! The most helpful people I have ever interacted with on the phone. If you have a financial problem, it's fixed already. Rewards, big. They have an awesomeness appeal to them, I once ran out of money on the Turnpike and my debit card wasn't working. They set me up with a emergency pin number and released some funds so that I could pay the tolls. 24/7 service, friendly and quick to respond. Beats all other cards bar none.
2) Chic-Fil-A - Have I ever had a bad experience with them, NEVER. Super nice at all restaurants I've gone to. Some, however, go way way way above and beyond. Most specifically of all. The Chic-fil-a off of I-95 in West Palm Beach Florida. IF you are a mom with hungry energetic kids, go through the drive through, order your food, say, "I want a mommy valet", then park your car and when you go inside, the food you ordered is set up ready for you at a table ready for your kids and you to eat. Genius! It's also my go-to post, any day but Sunday, surf meal.
3) Regions Bank- When I have a need or checking concern, it's always nice to hear a southern accent on the other end of the phone. Couldn't be happier. Even though they accepted TARP funds, it was with controversy. Who want's B of A anyway.
4)CiCi's Pizza- Attitude of the Stores comes from the TOP and it shows. Everyone Ive been in has always been shown to run the business with pride and integrity.
5) Geico- Their commercials are great and (so far for me) so is their customer service dept.
6) Home Depot- In a place Miami, you really don't expect people to be amiable as a inherent trait. However, the HD brings a little of that back with very pleasant workers and helpful staff.
7) Qualtrics- None of you probably know what Qualtrics is. It is an internet based software company that deals with internet based survey design and implementation. I used this for my thesis and without the techs, would not have been as successful as I was. They don't have a automated voice answering service, you call, you get a person. Look into them for any survey design or distribution.
8)Amazon.com - If you have used it. then you know. You'll be okay.
9) Copa Airlines- I used this Panamanian based airline to go to Nicaragua. If I have to travel anywhere in the Latin Americas, I'm using this airline. Don't speak Spanish? No hay problema. From the workers at the desk to the stewards in the air. Perfecto!
10) Finally another unfamiliar brand----Surf Dogs- This California based company sales surf apparel. I ordered a surf bag for my trip to Nicaragua. That afternoon a rep called me and told me they didn't have the size I needed for several weeks. I needed one soon so he gave me a larger sized bag (with a larger listed price) at no extra cost. THEN! He shipped it across the country for $5. Yeah, they'll get my business. Oh and while we were on the phone, he gave me the heads up on some Epic Central American Spots......................
11) Enterprise Rent A Car- Dealt with them my entire tenure at TROY. Would Use them again
12) IHG hotels- another TROY thing. These are the Holiday Inns, Expresses, Crowne Plaza. I had so many points I got upgraded everywhere.
so those are just a few of the businesses I enjoy interacting with...........In the comments below...........tell me what yours are. Also see below to see some of the corps. I hate interacting with.
HATE DEALING WITH THESE
1) Comcast- despicable despicable despicable
2) Farmer Insurance- Terrible at getting a claim fixed. Your customer hit me, Fix my truck already
3) Comcast again-
4) US Airlines-Figure it out already!
5) And Finally, Comcast-
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