The Most Bizarre Document Submission Stories: A Call for Your Experiences

In the realm of client communications and documentation, we often encounter surprising and sometimes bewildering methods of submission. As professionals, we all have our share of stories that make us chuckle—and sometimes scratch our heads in confusion. Today, I’d like to share a particularly memorable experience and invite you to chime in with your own tales.

Not long ago, a client opted to deliver an invoice in a rather unconventional manner. Instead of sending a straightforward PDF, they snapped a picture of the document as it appeared on their iPad, using a Samsung phone, and proceeded to email that image. The irony? We still needed to manually process that invoice, which was a lengthy task given the circumstances.

This has prompted me to wonder—what are some of the more unusual or even perplexing document submissions you’ve encountered in your professional journey? Have you received handwritten notes, upside-down scans, or files named something as generic as “Image(345).jpg”?

I’m compiling these interesting anecdotes for a project aimed at addressing the chaos that sometimes accompanies client documentation. Rest assured, this is not a pitch; I’m simply seeking comfort in knowing that I’m not alone in facing these quirky situations.

I look forward to reading your unique stories and experiences! Let’s share the laughter and the lessons learned through these unconventional submissions.