calling me at work?
My parents relentlessly call me at work. I've told them nicely to stop, but they don't.
If I tell them my number has changed to a number that is long distance call for them, (we use work cell phones, and some people change area codes to make it more convienient for clients to call), do you think they will call less?
I'm talking excessive calling over nothing important. In dire emergency, they can call me on my personal cell.. but no, they keep calling me on work cell and I'm around co-workers all day .... sometimes my co-workers think I'm getting prank calls since it rings so much!
2007-02-23 06:02:38 · 13 answers · asked by Reserved 6 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
I have told them over and over again.. THEY DON'T STOP!
I am ASKING, is this a good idea or not?
2007-02-23 06:11:25 · update #1
Plus my father is like Tony Soprano, if you know what I mean!
2007-02-23 06:13:17 · update #2
If you have a personal cell phone, you should never have given them your work cell number.
Tell them to stop calling you or you'll get fired for misuse of company property.
Or, better yet, tell them the truth that they are harrassing you with their constant calls. Then, if they don't stop, get a restraining order against them.
2007-02-23 07:38:49 · answer #1 · answered by parsonsel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe if you explain that it is for work only and you have been warned (even if you haven't) that using the work phone for personal use will get you into trouble. Tell them that the company is cracking down and tell them not to use that number any more so that you won't get fired. Explain to them that they can call your number for an emergency, but they shouldn't distract you at work. That way they won't get thier feelings hurt and may stop so that you don't get in any trouble.
Well, to answer your question. I don't think so. They may just call anyway and just changing the number may defeat the purpose. Why not just say they are taking the phones away or change it and not give them your new number. They have your personal phone for emergencies, right?
2007-02-23 06:10:14 · answer #2 · answered by Chrissy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you tell them the number has changed and they call you, they will know you lied. You need to establish your boundaries. Tell them that the work cell phone is for work and that your coworkers are complaining that you're getting too many personal calls. Tell them they can under NO circumstances call you on your work cell and that if there is an emergency, they can call you at home. Designate a specific time that you can talk to them on a regular basis. If they continue to call you at work, don't answer and put a block on their number. They may feel like you're not spending enough time with them or that they've "lost" you. By giving them a specific time to talk, you are showing them that you have a place for them in your life. They'll adjust to things eventually but you may have to take some heat for a while. Stay strong. Good luck.
2016-05-24 02:53:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blame it on the job, but don't worry about being nice this time, be to the point. Tell them that the phone calls are getting you in trouble in work and if they continue, you could face possible termination, which probably isn't that far from the truth anyway.
If they continue to call excessively, stop answering it, that ought to get the point accross.
2007-02-23 06:08:01 · answer #4 · answered by answerman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them your work's policies about receiving personal calls. How's it's looking bad on you, and you may lose your job over it. Tell them again they need to stop (except in emergencies). And if they continue get your number changed.
2007-02-23 06:08:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would turn my cell phone off and tell them that you cannot receive personal calls at work unless it is an emergency
2007-02-23 06:09:19 · answer #6 · answered by lovednotspoiled 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep sending them to voicemail and then don't return their call. Let them know that they are jeopardizing your job performance.
Otherwise, your first sentence when answering should be "Is this an emergency?" and if they say no, then say "It'll have to wait until after business hours".
2007-02-23 06:10:42 · answer #7 · answered by csucdartgirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ever heard of caller ID? Screen your calls and have different ring tone for your parent's number.
2007-02-23 06:06:37 · answer #8 · answered by Tiger by the Tail 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let your boss, manager whatever answer..if your not the boss, and ask them to please stop calling you at work. Tell them you have gotten in trouble about this, um just dont answer at all
2007-02-23 06:09:58 · answer #9 · answered by QUTIE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know, cell phones have caller ID
so
ignor them, you know like you do when you are at home
2007-02-23 06:07:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋