The conversation between the NASA Federal Credit Union guy and me:
Me: I'd like to open an account.
NASA: Sure. Come on in.
Me: Great. Thank you. I have one question. I changed my name recently and have my new Social Security Card but my license is still in my maiden name. I have been told this would be okay since the Social Security card is issued by the US Government.
NASA: Umm...I am not sure. Let me check.
NASA: Umm...I am not sure. Let me check.
NASA: Well, my supervisor said it has to be a picture ID or the original (not certified copy) marriage certificate.
My Brain: Well, seeing as how that bad boy is somewhere in a storage unit in faraway Texas, that's not happening. I drove out here and I don't want to come back just to change my name.
Already annoyed. Great.
Already annoyed. Great.
Me: Okay, let's just do this since I am already here.
NASA: Okay. Great. So do you know how you can qualify to open an account with us?
Me: Well...I work for NASA so I assume that qualifies me.
NASA: Yes. It does. [Insert: Sincere but somewhat intimidated smile]
NASA: All right. Is it Headquarters, Goddard...
Me: Actually, it's NASA in Houston.
NASA, after scrolling on his computer: Hmm...Hang on. Let me ask someone a question.
NASA to Me, holding his hand over the phone mic: There's a base in Houston? [Insert: Seriousness]
Me: Ummm... Yes. [Insert: Utter confusion. Umm...Helloooo "Houston, we have a problem."]
NASA to Supervisor: Yeah, she says she works for a NASA in Houston? [Insert: Questiony-doubt]
NASA to Me, holding his hand over the phone mic: Is it called Houston Center?
Me: Ummm.... Johnson Space Center [Insert: Telepathic sarcasm that says "Mission. Control. Center."]
NASA to Supervisor: Yeah, she says it's "NASA Johnson Space Center". ... Okay. ... Okay. Thanks.
NASA: I'm sorry. It's not listed here. Let me just sign you up as an...
Me: I'm sorry. It's not listed for NASA's Federal Credit Union?
NASA: Umm..Yeah..Well. Umm...
Me: Okay. Let's just do this. [Insert: Logical mini-Mamta on emotional-about-to-blow-up Mamta's shoulder saying "This isn't Verizon. You can't just yell at them to get your way. Remain calm."]
So I am now a member of the NASA Federal Credit Union as an associate. Great.
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