Can I talk to a human?

An increasing number of companies are turning to IVR systems these days. If you're tired of trying to figure out which key to press to fit your situation in the cubbyholes the company has decided to make available to you, try gethuman.com. It's a list of companies with phone numbers and instructions on what keys to press in order to speak with a human rather than press buttons on your phone. Of course, it's an iffy bet that the person will be able to help you but at least it will be a person.