TheMGPremium
join:2007-09-04
Canada
kudos:2 | [Rant] Companies calling home phone during work hours... Companies calling home phone during work hours and expecting an answer.
WTF is up with that? I've noticed it's getting more and more common.
In most cases, I've given them both my home and work phone numbers, yet they insist on calling my home phone during work hours.
What's the point of giving my work phone number if they never call it?
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 bionicRodFunkier than a mohair disco ball.Premium
join:2009-07-06
united state
kudos:1 | reply to TheMG
I have this problem as well. Call to get the cable fixed, tell them to BE SURE TO CALL CELL because I'm at work and I'll come meet them....no call. I have to reschedule. Get home and there's a message on the machine. Same thing with the doctor's office, every single time, even after I tell them every single time no one will pick up that phone. I honestly think people are too lazy to make another attempt. If somebody picked up, they might have to work. |
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 dandelionPremium,MVM
join:2003-04-29
Germantown, TN
kudos:4 | reply to TheMG
Some phones can be set to transfer a call when you aren't there. Possibly try that. |
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I only give out my cell number that way they never call the home phone. |
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BobAccount deleted
join:2012-07-22
New Jersey Reviews:
 ·Optimum Online
| said by Bamafan2277:I only give out my cell number that way they never call the home phone.
I only give out my home number that way they never call the cell phone. |
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 MagManLife is simpler when you tell the truth.Premium
join:2003-10-01
Westlake, OH
 ·AT&T Midwest
·AT&T Midwest
| said by Bob:said by Bamafan2277:I only give out my cell number that way they never call the home phone.
I only give out my home number that way they never call the cell phone. X2
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 beachintechThere's sand in my tool bagPremium
join:2008-01-06
kudos:5
·Comcast
| reply to bionicRod
If you want your cable fixed, don't give them your home number if you won't be there. CSR's never put your alternate number somewhere where we can see it in the field.
signed, ex-cable tech.
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bionicRodFunkier than a mohair disco ball.Premium
join:2009-07-06
united state
kudos:1 | said by beachintech:If you want your cable fixed, don't give them your home number if you won't be there. CSR's never put your alternate number somewhere where we can see it in the field.
signed, ex-cable tech.
That doesn't exactly work lol. My cable company has my home phone number because they supply my home phone number. And my internet connection for that matter. |
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 HallPremium,MVM
join:2000-04-28
Dayton, OH
kudos:2 | reply to TheMG
said by TheMG: In most cases, I've given them both my home and work phone numbers, yet they insist on calling my home phone during work hours. You told them what your work hours are ? |
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 DC DSLThere's a reason I'm Command.Premium
join:2000-07-30
Washington, DC
kudos:2
·Covad Communicat..
·Verizon Online DSL
| reply to TheMG
Two words: Google Voice. Get it. Give out ONLY that phone number. Use it for screening and configure hours you will accept calls. Solved.
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beachintechThere's sand in my tool bagPremium
join:2008-01-06
kudos:5 Reviews:
·Comcast
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said by bionicRod:said by beachintech:If you want your cable fixed, don't give them your home number if you won't be there. CSR's never put your alternate number somewhere where we can see it in the field.
signed, ex-cable tech.
That doesn't exactly work lol. My cable company has my home phone number because they supply my home phone number. And my internet connection for that matter. Yes it does, tell them your number on your account is not that 
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bionicRodFunkier than a mohair disco ball.Premium
join:2009-07-06
united state
kudos:1 | said by beachintech:said by bionicRod:said by beachintech:If you want your cable fixed, don't give them your home number if you won't be there. CSR's never put your alternate number somewhere where we can see it in the field.
signed, ex-cable tech.
That doesn't exactly work lol. My cable company has my home phone number because they supply my home phone number. And my internet connection for that matter. Yes it does, tell them your number on your account is not that No it does not. Did you not read my posts? I have told them multiple times to not call my house, and have given them my other numbers every time I call in. Why are you arguing with me? |
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 M A R SPremium
join:2001-06-15
Long Island | reply to TheMG
"Home phone"? |
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 DustynPremium
join:2003-02-26
Ontario, CAN
kudos:10 | 
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M A R SPremium
join:2001-06-15
Long Island Reviews:
·Optimum Online
| lol! right! |
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 chip89
join:2012-07-05
Independence, OH | reply to beachintech
for me I don't have a home phone so they always call my cell phone  |
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M A R SPremium
join:2001-06-15
Long Island | reply to TheMG
I only give out my google voice # |
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said by Bamafan2277:I only give out my cell number that way they never call the home phone.
+1, even though I don't have a land line.
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 PhoenixAZGet A MacPremium
join:2004-01-04
Phoenix, AZ
kudos:1 | reply to TheMG
I see the problem here....you still have a home phone. |
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