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Let me tell you a story. Once, far away in a country, gone, (also known as my living room), I found myself staring at two cargo screens. A tax authority was "Where is my refund?" Since, and the other jewelry was the tracking page for ordering that I was in the process of receiving two weeks ago. One thing was the same in both screens: the word "processing."
Now, I don't know about you, but when I see the word "processing", I immediately imagine a group of people in a slightly light room, drinking coffee and careless my refund or jewelry ordering laborations in a bunch of "probably later."
IRS Refund Saga
All this started when I recorded my treasures. I felt very good with myself - I had all my documents, I didn't claim my cat as a dependent (this time), and I also managed to submit before the deadline. The IRS website promised that my refund would come in 21 days.
Fast ahead for 22 days. I "Where's my return?" Page like this was my job. Situation? "Still Processing" I wondered if it was a code for "treatment". We used our money and spent your money funding a secret government project involving aliens and pizza. “
I called the IRS help line, where I was congratulated by the sound of a robot who said: "Your conversation is very important to us. Please catch the next 47 years." When I finally met through a human, he told me what the site did: "This is in process."
At this point, I began to doubt that my reimbursement was on a beach in Cancan and lived his best life without me.
Jewelry Store defeat
Meanwhile, I ordered a beautiful pearl necklace from a jewelry shop online. The site promised "Fast Shipping" and even sent me a tracking number. I was excited - this necklace was going to complete my outfit for the upcoming event.
Two days before the incident, I checked the tracking page. Status? "Still under process."
I sent the e -mail to the customer service, and they assured me it would come on time. Spoiler Alert: It wasn't. Instead, I spent the incident on a binder necklace, I fashion myself. Right?
The Painful Similarities
As I sat there, both sides refreshed like a crazy, I realized something: Waiting for the IRS reimbursement and waiting for a jewelery reimbursement is just as similar. Here's the reason:
- The Falls Hope: Both IRS and jewelry shop love you to give you an approximate timeline. "21 days," they say. "Fast shipping," they promise. And yet, here we are, day 47, still waiting.
- Unclear update: Whether it is "treatment" or "in transit", updates are so vague that they can also say: "We do not know where your luggage is, but we are very humble to say it."
- Customer service maze: Trying to get answers from the IRS or a jewelry shop is like trying to solve a Rubic Cube blind. You want to spend hours on hold, only what you knew you already knew.
- Emotional Rollasts: One minute you are hopeful, next time, insure the refund or jewelry order that is lost in a black hole. This is a wild trip.
Useful Suggestions to Avoid Waiting
Although I cannot magically reveal your refund or jewelry order, I can give some suggestions to make the wait a little less painful:
- Specify realistic expectations: Suppose your refund or order will be promised twice. This way, if it comes on time, it's a nice surprise.
- Distribute yourself: Instead of updating the tracking page every 5 minutes, learn a new hobby by watching a show, or starting a conspiracy theory where your reimbursement/order may be there.
- Contact customer service (but be ready): If you are really worried, you can reach the tax authorities or the jewelry shop. Just make sure you have a good playlist for snacks and inevitable holding time.
Laugh it Off: Sometimes, whatever you can do is laughter. Whether it is IRS or jewelry shop, delay happens. And hey, at least you want a humorous story to tell
Decision: IRS vs Jewelry Shop Refund
So which wait is more painful? Let's break it:
- IRS Refund:
- Pain level: 9/10
- Why: This is your hard earned money, and the IRS is notorious. Also, you can't use a refund for a party.
- Refund of Jewelry Store:
- Pain level: 7/10
- Why: Although this is disappointing, you do not work with the IRS at least. And hey, you can get a discount or free gift for your problems.
Finally, whether you wait for refund from IRS or a refund from jewelry store, conflict is real. But remember that you are not alone. Millions of people are in the same boat, are refreshing on the screen and dreaming of the day that their refund (or defeat) is finally coming.
Until then, stay calm, be patient and maybe invest in paperclip necklace. You never know when you may need it. Or you can try placing order at dsireshop (a jewelry store).
What do you think? Did the IRS or your jewelry shop make you wait for you for a longer time? Share your stories in the comments - I like to hear them!
D’sire
Pearlz Ocean
GGL
Timlly