How to bypass automated phone systems

[Panky]

This is a pretty cool list of companies and how to bypass those annoying automated phone systems and talk to a human directly.

https://www.quickbase.com/db/bam6rdiey?a=q&qid=5

Very cool link Panky =)

I find that most times when I key in # or * 0 a few times I seem to goto the switchboard. Then after redirection of my call to the correct department the wait seems to take longer than if I was to select the required number in the first place though.

It could be the time of day when I use such service that increases wait time.