My parents have gone on holiday to France (I live in the UK).
I called themlast night, whilst they were abroad, and they missed the call. They called back about twenty minutes later, really angry with me, demanding to know why I had called thwm abroad, saying that as soon as they realised thay had a call from me and feared the worst, or else why would I call?
I explained that the reason I called was because I need my passport for a job interview I have lined up next week, only my passport is in the safe, and I needed to ask where the key was. I couldn't have asked anyone else and If I hadn't have phoned then I would have had to cancel, but they still seemed really mad!
I can see their point of view, totally, but i just feel like I didn't do anything wrong on purpose and now they're mad - and even though I know they won't be, because I won't see them for another 2 weeks, I'll feel like they're still mad at me for this time! It's getting me down... any views?
2006-07-13 21:50:15 · 15 answers · asked by amyeighteenlancaster 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Hey--stuff happens--you did what you knew you had to--and they just were upset because of their own anxieties--the out of context call that they allowed to freak them because they feared the worse--parents have a tendency to get carried away over such stuff--and because THEY read the thing wrong they will do what they can to make YOU responsible for THEIR misjudging things...
Don't worry about it--they'll have a great time--come back refreshed--you'll do your interview thing and the results of the trip and your interview will be the topic when you get back together and all will be right with the world once again---no harm done--life goes on
2006-07-13 22:00:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 3⤋
I am a little amazed that parents would not want to hear from their child, no matter what the circumstances. I have daughters and I have always told them, never to hesitate, if they need something to call, night or day, and I carry a cell phone no matter where I am, even when I go overseas. Who cares about the cost, something might have happened and if I had been there to take the call I feel I could / might have been able to help.
Anyway, you should stop worrying, call up the telephone company and find out the cost of the call, and pay it yourself, that way if they come back and rant about cost, you can tell them, it was no cost to them and you paid the call so stop whining.
You did the right thing when you called. They are being unreasonable.
2006-07-13 21:59:46 · answer #2 · answered by Pete 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am assuming they did not have an answer phone for you to leave a message on i can understand them being worried if they were not expecting you to phone
obviously you had no choice to phone if they were the only ones with the info that you needed
hopefully what they said was only in the heat of the moment ( i have said things in the heat of the moment before when someone or something has scared me)
as you are not seeing them for another two weeks it could give them chance to calm down and realise that they over reacted
might be a nice gesture if you have some flowers or something waiting for them when they get back and at some appropiate time before they go away again suggest finding a way that you can leave them a message if need be so that they dont risk another scare
good luck with the job interview
2006-07-13 22:50:14 · answer #3 · answered by mumoftheyear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh dear! Never mind: I can see why you rang them: I wish they could see as easily! However, were they worried about money, or the fact that something might have gone wrong with you, ie that you were hurt or something: there are always 2 viewpoints on things like this even though it's hard for each to see the other's view! So-don't worry too much-I'm sure it will turn out alright: did you get your passport, by the way I hope your job interview turned out alright! Good luck either way.
2006-07-13 21:59:11 · answer #4 · answered by Tash 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
next time you call just give them the whole message on the machine or if in a hotel, tell the crew to relay to them your message. so they wont have to feel so alarmed
you've given them your reason so don't get bothered. you have no intention of doing something they thought you did. cheer up! for all you know, maybe they are not really mad they are just enjoying themselves and must have forgotten about things.
2006-07-13 22:15:53 · answer #5 · answered by arthurmljr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk about spazzes. do they just expect you to not go to the interview and miss out on a good oppotunity. if this is a recurring trend, have a serious talk with them or hope you get the job and move out fast.
2006-07-13 21:55:14 · answer #6 · answered by Dorkchop 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a parent thing.
Throw a house party while they're away - give them something to moan about.
2006-07-13 21:58:49 · answer #7 · answered by jocular_japes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just forget about it. Go to you interview, and have a fun few weeks,
Good luck with the job
2006-07-13 23:05:33 · answer #8 · answered by TRACEY T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I have a view...
Sounds like you have sh1tty parents....
On the bright side (only not really) My parents are the same...
Off the wall and handle at even the smallest thing...
Forget it, you did NOTHING wrong....
*hugs*
2006-07-13 21:56:37 · answer #9 · answered by Mr_Moonlight 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try not to worry about now you have explained it i'm sure they understand. and will probably apologise when they get back. PS good luck with your interview
2006-07-13 21:55:39 · answer #10 · answered by ptdemon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋