Word of Advice

Here's a little word of advice when you call me (or anyone for that matter):

Make sure you leave a message that I can understand!!

Ugh.

I hate my phone. I hate talking on the phone. I hate trying to listen to voicemails on my phone. Sometimes I'll get a message that I can understand because the person made sure to recite the phone number with care. Most times, I get "hithisissoandsofromxcompanypleasecallusbackat *rattles off phone numer*" My poor ears can't pick out all the words.

I got a message because I didn't hear my phone (another gripe I have with it. I turn it the volume up and still miss calls). I listen to the message. It's for an interview. Great! I'd love to have the chance to interview for a better job. The problem? The message sounded like this: "Hi, Donna, this is ____ from ______ in Pennfield (at least I think she said Pennfield). I was wondering if you were still looking for employment. If you are, I'd like to set up an interview with you. If you are interested, please call me at 96_4_00."

Ok, crap.

The caller ID and number on the message don't match. What was the company? I have no idea. I've been sending out resumes since January so it could be any of those!

Right about now, I'm cursing both my phone and my hearing. And I have to wait for my sweet husband to get home to listen to the message and see if he can't pull the numbers out for me. And the name. I won't be able to call her back until tomorrow because my darling husband won't be home until almost 7pm. I do not like having to rely on him to get my messages so please, leave a message that I can understand! If you call someone, leave a message as if they were hard of hearing and make sure they can get all of the key information - name, company, and phone number.

*sigh*