Tlex
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Post by Tlex on Jan 8, 2018 12:00:43 GMT -6
Ok WWGDD: one of the things that has me absolutely frazzled is that my phone is being called off the hook by debt collectors for some lady that used to have this number. It's making me physically ill because it's triggering, but also it's just like, exhausting. They call at all hours, they even text. Should I get a new number? It's such a hassle and I dread that too. Letting all my contacts know, updating everything from doctors to resumes to daycare to public health to student loan services to omg there are so many and I already just did this recently when we moved. I'm overwhelmed either way. And yes I know this isn't a huge grand scheme of life issue but because my anxiety is bad right now it feels like it is. Your number moved with you, right? I’d change numbers anyway just to have a more local contact. Or, block them. No, this is a newish local number
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McBenny
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Post by McBenny on Jan 8, 2018 12:02:26 GMT -6
I just keep blocking them and then send them an email asking them to stop and it normally works after that. I usually get the info from internet.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2018 12:02:57 GMT -6
Your number moved with you, right? I’d change numbers anyway just to have a more local contact. Or, block them. No, this is a newish local number In that case I would engage the next call and escalate until you reach someone who can strike the number from the collections list.
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Post by leatherpants on Jan 8, 2018 12:04:14 GMT -6
Tlex can you block the numbers in your phone? I do that with all telemarketers & that annoying recorded call telling me the FBI has issued a warrent for my arrest & is coming after me for not paying taxes Omg whaaaat I would legit vomit even if I *KNEW* that was phishing I got one of those threatening calls from the “CRA” that I owed a bunch of money and they were going to arrest me. I laughed it off but it gave me a gross feeling in my stomach all day. This happened with my mom once with a collection agency. She finally threw a verbal hissy fit on the phone after telling them 100x it wasn’t her. They stopped. Maybe just do that.
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gimmeaQ
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Post by gimmeaQ on Jan 8, 2018 12:07:02 GMT -6
Daycare gave the baby, who is recovering from the GI bug, fruit and cereal after I asked them not to. So he threw up. And now I have to go get him. I am... not thrilled. Oh no! I hope he gets better soon!
He's fine. He hasn't been sick in days. But we had been easing him back into eating to readjust - smaller, more frequent bottles, no cereal. I explained it this morning at drop off and lo and behold, cereal made him puke
It does sound like they believed me after that and will let me bring him back tomorrow. I was ready to burn it down if they hinted at him being home tomorrow.
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Post by prontopup on Jan 8, 2018 12:07:05 GMT -6
Tlex, I would ask to speak with their manager. If they refuse to send you to the manager, find their info online and contact them and tell them you are being harassed and it needs to stop. You aren't the person they are looking for.
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bobyn
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Post by bobyn on Jan 8, 2018 12:09:23 GMT -6
Back to work today. I'm feeling v v v unproductive, as evidenced by my activity on the entertainment board this morning, but I need to push through and get some shit done.
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Post by twoblackcats on Jan 8, 2018 12:09:26 GMT -6
Omg whaaaat I would legit vomit even if I *KNEW* that was phishing I got one of those threatening calls from the “CRA” that I owed a bunch of money and they were going to arrest me. I laughed it off but it gave me a gross feeling in my stomach all day. This happened with my mom once with a collection agency. She finally threw a verbal hissy fit on the phone after telling them 100x it wasn’t her. They stopped. Maybe just do that. Oh yeah “officer Ryan smith from the RCMP” with a heavy accent. He calls my mom all the time looking for my dad who passed away 15 years ago. Isn’t there a way to only allow calls from your contact list?
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McBenny
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Post by McBenny on Jan 8, 2018 12:10:28 GMT -6
You know how you don't walk into a room of people and just start talking about something like in mid convo? Yeah cause it's odd.
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NamasteBirches
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Post by NamasteBirches on Jan 8, 2018 12:10:46 GMT -6
Anyone in the CLE area know of any really good breakfast spots?
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McBenny
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Post by McBenny on Jan 8, 2018 12:11:17 GMT -6
I just don't answer and ignore. I already know the numbers by now.
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Pizzaslut
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Post by Pizzaslut on Jan 8, 2018 12:13:36 GMT -6
Anyone in the CLE area know of any really good breakfast spots? Are we talking downtown? Weekend or weekday?
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McBenny
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Post by McBenny on Jan 8, 2018 12:13:39 GMT -6
omg this lady was going off on FB last night to me about how the south needs to stop freaking out about cold weather blah blah blah.
I was like, "yo bitch, I am in texas, we're business as usual. Leave me alone."
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NamasteBirches
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Post by NamasteBirches on Jan 8, 2018 12:14:29 GMT -6
Tlex can you block the numbers in your phone? I do that with all telemarketers & that annoying recorded call telling me the FBI has issued a warrent for my arrest & is coming after me for not paying taxes Omg whaaaat I would legit vomit even if I *KNEW* that was phishing DH used to get similar phone calls & it would make me queasy even though it was total bs obviously so I feel you
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McBenny
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Post by McBenny on Jan 8, 2018 12:18:10 GMT -6
If I do answer that call and they tell me there's a warrant etc. I tell them to come get me, I am ready to go.
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Post by frantastic on Jan 8, 2018 12:18:20 GMT -6
Tlex , I used to work in collections (like, legit collections for one of the big CC companies, not some shady third party). Specifically say "do not call this number again" and/or ask for the supervisor and tell them the same thing; that's the key phrase that we were taught to wait for before adding a no-call status. "She's no longer here", "wrong number", etc. won't work. If it's one of the shady third party companies that I mentioned, even that might not work, but FX it does.
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NamasteBirches
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Post by NamasteBirches on Jan 8, 2018 12:18:57 GMT -6
Anyone in the CLE area know of any really good breakfast spots? Are we talking downtown? Weekend or weekday? Yea or around the westside preferably. Weekday. I just wanna indulge.
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McBenny
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Post by McBenny on Jan 8, 2018 12:19:17 GMT -6
Is there a 90 day fiancé thread ever?
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McBenny
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Post by McBenny on Jan 8, 2018 12:20:11 GMT -6
Tlex , I used to work in collections (like, legit collections for one of the big CC companies, not some shady third party). Specifically say "do not call this number again" and/or ask for the supervisor and tell them the same thing; that's the key phrase that we were taught to wait for before adding a no-call status. "She's no longer here", "wrong number", etc. won't work. If it's one of the shady third party companies that I mentioned, even that might not work, but FX it does. I usually tell them do not call this number again. I will report you to the FCC.
they hang up in my face abruptly.
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Pizzaslut
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Post by Pizzaslut on Jan 8, 2018 12:22:48 GMT -6
Are we talking downtown? Weekend or weekday? Yea or around the westside preferably. Weekday. I just wanna indulge. I have heard great things about La Petit Triangle cafe in Ohio City. Also, Flap Jacks, near West Side Market. I know that West Side Market has a cafe that I've heard good things about. A Place to Be in Lakewood. Also, if you want to travel to the east side, Luna Bakery and Cafe is amazeballs.
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hawkward
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Post by hawkward on Jan 8, 2018 12:22:50 GMT -6
I just got DS1's report card, and he's suddenly below grade level in a subject he's always been ahead. H and I disagree whether asking to meet with the teacher is extra. Is it extra?
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AmyG
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Post by AmyG on Jan 8, 2018 12:24:39 GMT -6
It would be normal to talk to the teacher to figure out what is going on.
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Post by leatherpants on Jan 8, 2018 12:25:12 GMT -6
Tlex , I used to work in collections (like, legit collections for one of the big CC companies, not some shady third party). Specifically say "do not call this number again" and/or ask for the supervisor and tell them the same thing; that's the key phrase that we were taught to wait for before adding a no-call status. "She's no longer here", "wrong number", etc. won't work. If it's one of the shady third party companies that I mentioned, even that might not work, but FX it does. This reminds me that one of my goals this year is to be more assertive. Like that phrase just eats at me to add a "please" - or I would totally say those other things. It was my goal a few years back and it worked but I need to get back on it. Its just not my default mode.
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Post by theseaword on Jan 8, 2018 12:26:11 GMT -6
I just got DS1's report card, and he's suddenly below grade level in a subject he's always been ahead. H and I disagree whether asking to meet with the teacher is extra. Is it extra? Not in my book. But I also have no problem being extra on school stuff.
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hawkward
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Post by hawkward on Jan 8, 2018 12:26:14 GMT -6
H and I are singing along to Team UmiZoomi and DS2 is yelling "OH MY GOODNESS, STOP IT, GUYS!!" and DS1 is rolling his eyes. No appreciation for our talent.
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Bluebird
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Post by Bluebird on Jan 8, 2018 12:29:21 GMT -6
At my Botox appointmenent. If I’m going to realistically remain slightly chunky in 2018, maybe at least my face will look better!
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Post by angelashly on Jan 8, 2018 12:32:18 GMT -6
I just got DS1's report card, and he's suddenly below grade level in a subject he's always been ahead. H and I disagree whether asking to meet with the teacher is extra. Is it extra? I would be emailing and talking to the teacher so I don't think it is extra.
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Post by angelashly on Jan 8, 2018 12:33:02 GMT -6
I can't get my spreadsheet to format right and I have a cold again. I am ready to throw the towel in on today.
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Post by petrichor on Jan 8, 2018 12:34:32 GMT -6
I just got DS1's report card, and he's suddenly below grade level in a subject he's always been ahead. H and I disagree whether asking to meet with the teacher is extra. Is it extra? As a parent I usually email the teacher about stuff like this. I don't have much time to go in and meet.
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pobre
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Post by pobre on Jan 8, 2018 12:35:28 GMT -6
I just got DS1's report card, and he's suddenly below grade level in a subject he's always been ahead. H and I disagree whether asking to meet with the teacher is extra. Is it extra? As a parent I usually email the teacher about stuff like this. I don't have much time to go in and meet. This is what I was thinking. I do think going straight to a F2F meeting over one poor mark is extra.
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