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How Can You Live There?

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Real Estate Agent with Frank Rubi Real Estate

Yesterday I had the pleasure of trying to clear up a discrepancy on one of my accounts.  I called the 1-800California number and wound up with a woman in California, not India for once.  I proceeded to give her all of my information and while waiting for her computer to pull up the information she asked "how can you live there"?  

I said what do you mean?  She said " with all the hurricanes and the oil spill, etc."

My response was what about your earthquakes, wildfires and cost of living out of this world?  I also chimed in the states fiscal disaster and foreclosure problem.  I also asked her if she drove.  She wouldn't answer the question. My guess is she is a California liberal and think all animals, plants and humans in that order.  Also that Government creates wealth not confiscates it.  I really had to bite my tongue to keep from continuing, after all I wanted my account cleared up.

I am very happy where I live it affordable, good food and besides we have the reigning Super Bowl Champions.

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Frank Rubi
Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA
FrankRubiRealEstate.com

John, hopefully she was able to straighten out your problem.

Sep 30, 2010 07:02 AM
Brian Doubleday
Brian Doubleday - IML RealEstate - Orange County, CA Broker - Ladera Ranch, CA
Ladera Ranch, Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo

I'm actually surprised when I DON'T get an attitude or some rude comment from a customer service center.  Standards are much lower today, I had a relative that workid in a call center about 10 years ago and they were very strict.

Sep 30, 2010 07:07 AM
John Walters
Frank Rubi Real Estate - Slidell, LA
Licensed in Louisiana

http://activerain.com/frankrubi

Frank I actually got it right after she gave me the right person to talk with.

http://activerain.com/doubledayb

I think she was having a bad day or just blaming someone else for her problems.

Sep 30, 2010 07:12 AM
Louis Snitkin
Halstead Property - Manhattan, NY
"Results That Will Move You"

I lived in California for a few years, and friends always ask if I miss anything.  My reply is that I miss walking, roller skating, and biking along the strand at the beach (we lived in Redondo Beach), sometimes I miss the weather; but you can keep the rest.

Sep 30, 2010 07:13 AM
John Walters
Frank Rubi Real Estate - Slidell, LA
Licensed in Louisiana

Louis Snitkin (Bellmarc Realty - New York, NY - www.LouSnitkin.com)

Louis I would like the weather but not the traffic etc.  I could have gone on and on but I kept my focus.  Thanks for the reply.

Sep 30, 2010 07:23 AM
Sandy Shores FL Realtor®, Melbourne Real Estate
M & M Realty of Brevard Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Brevard County Real Estate, Florida's Space Coast

John, Well that's a no brainer - living in the home of the reigning Super Bowl Champions - end of discussion! Lol

Oct 01, 2010 01:34 AM
Will Nesbitt
Nesbitt Realty at Condo Alexandria - Alexandria, VA
Nesbitt Realty is a family-run brokerage.

Goodness! Customer Service! Some have heads on their shooulders, others don't! I don't mean to be rude, but honeslty! Good thing you had it sorted out, with the right person!

Oct 01, 2010 06:00 AM
John Walters
Frank Rubi Real Estate - Slidell, LA
Licensed in Louisiana
Will Nesbitt
Nesbitt Realty at Condo Alexandria - Alexandria, VA
Nesbitt Realty is a family-run brokerage.

Ah ... good on ya' for keeping your cool.

Oct 02, 2010 12:13 AM
Renée Donohue~Home Photography
Savvy Home Pix - Allegan, MI
Western Michigan Real Estate Photographer

I have Drew on my FF team :)  Hope he does well today!

No one can judge for the reasons why we live where we live.  My family is still perplexed why I live in LV.  Well let's see....my taxes are so much lower than the midwest and my husband is making three times more (specializing in slot electronics.)  Oh and the weather!

Anyhoo good for you keeping your cool.  I hate the "when are you moving back?" inquisitions.  Been here 13 years and have no plans of "going back".

Oct 03, 2010 05:57 AM
John Walters
Frank Rubi Real Estate - Slidell, LA
Licensed in Louisiana

Renee Burrows - Las Vegas NV Valley - Homes For Sale - Real Estate Market News (The Force Realty -Realtor>Estate>Probate>REO>Short Sale)

Thanks Renee I was born and raised in the area.  Every area has their problems with weather, crime, schools and employment, etc.

Oct 03, 2010 12:55 PM