In my
life… there have been numerous USPS mail mishaps over the past few years.
Packages and letters that don’t arrive on time.
Gift cards and gifts that have mysteriously disappeared into thin air. Last fall I was out over $300. And thats not including the cost of shipping. No kidding. Just a litany of bad things, seemingly
getting worse over time. I have filled out forms, submitted the paperwork and
ultimately arrive at a dead end in most cases. With the USPS giving me excuses
that nothing can be done to remedy the situation. These things happen. A month ago… a clerk didn’t scan ONE of the three items, I brought into the post office to
send back to the manufacturer. Each item had a
prepaid label. I hate to be cynical but I bet dimes to donuts, she
lifted it. By not scanning it into the system, there was
no record of it ever being returned. This infuriated me. So I sent off a letter to
the Postmaster. It was sent
back as undeliverable. I kid you not. It became clear this was another postal problem they
didn’t want to deal with. Fortunately,
the company I had been trying to return this
package too, was very understanding. They refunded me... so I wasn’t out the
money. So I’m grateful for their
understanding that all this happened through no fault of my own. I seriously hope
the postal clerk is enjoying her new ring, courtesy of me. The other clerks are
not above reproach either. I can’t tell you how many times… I’ve watched them 'feel up' the envelopes I’m sending, while I’m
buying stamps. They blatantly ask if there is a gift card in them? Then… they
inform me the postal service doesn’t reimburse you for lost gift cards. I NOW realize that. Most I’ve attempted to send, have not reached their destinations.
And I’ve been out significant sums of money. I wonder why? Employees with
STICKY FINGERS, no doubt. Something else to note, this just isn't happening where I live. A postal clerk, halfway across the country, back East, miles from
here… waited on my mom. She was sending a birthday card to my niece. The man at
the counter talked about the pretty PINK envelope it was in. And then inquired
if it was for a special occasion? My 87 year old mom said yes. Her granddaughter's birthday. That card never saw the
light of day from that point on. My niece never got the $50 bill my mom had
innocently tucked inside it. I’m sure that clerk opened it and pocketed the
$50. Theft is a great 'side hustle' for these folks who are working at Post
Office, isn't it? I’m desensitized. And disillusioned. Hoping something will change my
mind about all this. But more BAD than good has come out of my interactions
with the USPS in recent years. So sad, the levels they have now sunk to. Used to be such a
respected institution. Now it's a cesspool of greed. And in closing I’ll just say this. I ordered a Pioneer
Woman 'gingham COW mug' a few weeks back. I was so excited to find an affordable
one online. I like to drink my tea from a cup/mug with character. Fills me with
joy. You have to take it where you can find it, right folks? So I anxiously awaited it's arrival. It finally was delivered the other day. See the
photo below. Need I say more??? I’m just saying??
Que Sera Sera.
