The Hyphen Dilemma
I have two first names as my first name
And two middle names
To make it difficult
My two first names composing
My first name don't have a hyphen
As is customary in Québec
So my second first name constantly
Gets entered as my family name
Because no one figures it's a
Composed first name without hyphen
So I'm constantly addressed
As my second first name and family
Name as my family name from clients
Everyone never gets it right the first time
You wouldn't believe the trouble this causes
Making my identity be a few names
All those wrong recordings in different
Computer systems like that create
An administrative mess, aside the
Consequences on my life's organization
Incorrect birth certificate, incorrect ID cards
Incorrect login credentials, the list goes on
I get that it's uncommon, but come on...
This is past the beyond ridiculous point
And the days to weeks it takes to sort out,
As if I was the one who'd made the mistake
Really takes the cake, not a source of joy, for sure
Diary by IB M

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Written on 2025-03-01 at 15:27
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