The Most Unusual Document Submissions: Let’s Share Our Stories

In the world of client communication and document handling, we often encounter unexpected surprises. Every professional has a story that stands out in their memory, often accompanied by a chuckle or a head shake.

Let me share my own experience: there was a time when a client sent me a photograph of a PDF displayed on their iPad. You might be wondering if they used an Apple device to send it, but no! Instead, they snapped a picture with their Samsung phone and sent it via email. The irony of the situation hit hard when we had to manually process that invoice, resulting in unnecessary delays.

This situation got me thinking—what are some of the most bizarre document submissions you’ve come across? From handwritten notes to upside-down scans, or files renamed as “Image(345).jpg,” these incidents seem to happen more often than we’d like to admit.

I’m on a quest to gather tales like this as I work on a project aimed at streamlining document submissions. I’m not promoting anything here; I’m simply interested in connecting with others who share this frustrating yet amusing aspect of our work.

Share your stories in the comments! Let’s commiserate together over the quirky ways documents have found their way to your inbox. You might just find that you’re not alone in this chaotic journey.