Unabated absurdity

I still haven’t received the business cards I ordered in July. July!

My U.S. check that I deposited on September 24 still has not appeared in my French HSBC account. Of course it cleared from my U.S. account three weeks ago. My bank rep’s response? "I am taking care of your request. Our international department is investigating on your matter. Please be advised that I will get back to you as soon as possible." Really reassuring.

Still no word or test results from my vet.

And still no official acknowledgment from anyone in Payroll or Human Resources about the gross oversight regarding my salary.

It’s not me, right? This is totally absurd.