The Most Outrageous Document Submissions: A Call for Your Stories!

In the world of client interactions, we often encounter some truly bizarre ways of receiving documents. Have you ever found yourself shaking your head in disbelief at the method a client chose to share important information? Let’s dive into one particularly memorable experience that highlights just how creative (and frustrating) clients can be with their submissions.

A while ago, I had a client who thought it would be a great idea to send me a picture of a PDF they were viewing on their iPad. But here’s the kicker: they captured the image using a Samsung phone and then emailed it to me. While I appreciate their effort, this meant that I had to manually process the invoice from an image, adding unnecessary steps to the process.

Now, I know I’m not the only one who has experienced trouble with document submissions. Have you ever received an upside-down scan, a handwritten note that looked like it had gone through a tornado, or a file randomly named “Image(345).jpg”? The creativity and chaos never cease to amaze!

I’m gathering stories from fellow professionals who’ve faced similar challenges and would love to hear about your experiences. What’s the most ridiculous or head-scratching way you’ve received important documents? Let’s share our anecdotes and support one another as we work to find solutions to this ongoing issue. You’re certainly not alone in facing these peculiar submission methods!