Triplicate Means Three, Do You Copy?

Office HR Worker: “Hi, [My Name], I’m just calling to officially let you know that your application has been accepted for [New Role]. Congratulations!”

Me: “Oh, wow! That’s amazing! Thank you!”

Office HR Worker: “Now, I’ve just emailed you some forms. We need those completed in triplicate. Sooner the better!”

I eagerly complete the forms, and I send them back in PDF. The HR worker calls back.

Office HR Worker: “Hi, just to make it clear, we need those in triplicate. Triplicate means three.”

Me: “Would you like me to print them out when I come in? I thought you needed these ASAP?”

Office HR Worker: “We do. Please send two more copies.”

Me: “Two more copies? Of the electronic PDF? That I’ve already sent to you?”

Office HR Worker: “Yes, please! Triplicate means threeee!” *Click.*

I simply sent the same email again. Twice. The HR worker acknowledged this and said thanks.

A few weeks later, I’m in the role and talking to a coworker about that experience.

Coworker: “Oh, I know which one in HR you’re talking about. One time, we were all in the office when it was low on paper, and they said, “Just put a blank page in the copier and make more!”

I’m going to be very careful if I need to use this organization’s HR in the future!