I have come to expect and know that the Government is pretty bad at organization, systems, process, and overall ability to maximize and run any business - AND, this office and system takes that cake as absolutely terrible. To me, I do not mind having to jump through a few hoops and abide by the "rules" of a particular organization, but when the organization fails to make you aware of the requirements and makes you wait ov er 2 hours to speak with anyone... well, that is less than 1-Star in my book.
I first went to their website, thinking that I could get info or maybe an appointment or a way to expedite getting the Social Security Card for my new child. There was no way to get through the website, and the data that was there had nothing to do with my need; which I am pretty sure I am not the only parent who has ever needed to get the social security card off new baby. Then, the phone call was EVEN WORSE. After dealing with the automated system for 10+ minutes they finally say that they will connect me to an operator, with a wait time of 55 minutes. 1 hour and 20 minutes later I finally speak to a person, but they are not helpful because they are the national office and not able to help - so they direct me to the local office.
Once at the local office and a 2 hour wait, I have my Driver's License, Passport, Birth Certificate, and Social Security Card, but I only have a Birth Certificate for my child - which, what else COULD I have??? Well, they do not acc eat a brith certificate, and let me know that I need a certified letter from a Doctor signifying that my child is alive and a person. Unbelievable. All that, and still nothing.... YUCK read more