I have spent the week dealing with a bunch of drama queens and quite frankly I no longer have the time nor the energy for such people. It absolutely baffles my mind how someone can move from crisis to crisis to crisis so on and so forth every single day of their life.
I have one coming in to see me tomorrow....oh wait....who am I kidding....I will have a message on my voicemail at 4 AM with some lame excuse as to why he will not be able to show. This dance will go on for the next few months, I'll waste my time and paper and postage trying to contact him of course to no avail.
I think somewhere somehow I lost my heart along the way.....oh your parents are divorcing, that's too bad, when are you coming to see me? Your dad is in the ICU, sorry to hear that, when are you coming to see me? Your 10th grandmother passed away....my condolences...here's your new appointment I'll see you then.
I have no doubt that many of these events did in fact happen but when it's one after another it gets to be a bit much. I'd have much more respect for someone if they were truthful. Tell me you're not coming to see me because you don't want to or you're not going to do what I ask, no problem but for the love of god just let me know so I don't waste my time chasing you. And don't call me at 1 AM when I'm clearly not in the office to answer my phone and say " I was hoping to catch you"
I do actually feel bad for these people in a way because all they really want is some attention. Unfortunately I am the last person that will give it to them as it's far too draining to engage in such conversations. Just do what I ask....or don't....but do not give me a million excuses as to why you can't.
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That is the best line about the 10th grandma. Your job sounds like a lot of work and frustrating. It takes a pretty great person to be able to do that.
I like your style.
You need to work the numbers. First, give your number out to 10 dudes, then wait fo rthem to call. If one does, sound uninterested but not turned off, and suggest a time to hang out. THen hang out, and wait for one of the other 10 to call. Do this until one sticks. People can smell desperation even over the phone.
ALso, every time you're on the phone, sound like you're busy or have an appointment or something or somewhere to go momentarily.
I can't imagine what you have to go through at your job. You're a saint amongst mankind.
Rawbean, Ha! It's true though, I had one woman tell me the same story three times over the course of the year....and then....she came back as a client and told my coworker the same excuse. It was rather amusing.
Slop....ummmm I don't want to date my clients....maybe you're meaning to comment on BB's internet dating post.
Wiwille, it's not all bad but some days can be trying. I just hate people with constant excuses.
Try collecting money from these people then see the excuses.
And for Slop's comment, he sounds confused or lacking some vital piece of information required to "get" this post.
That is frustrating. Maybe you should do a Dr. Phil and get them to talk about their feelings? ha
I do have respect for people who are at least honest..
I use to work in recruiting and we had to service industrial accounts, aka ask transient people to unload trailers at the CN yard.
Oh man, I had a similar experience. "I slept in" was the biggest one or "car accident" was the other. I admire your willingness to keep helping them!
Maybe he's got a crush on you and is making excuses to see you. Seems like he got under your skin too. True love ash true love :)
WIGSF, yeah I think he was reading someone else's post and commenting on mine.
JLee, I dig honesty and can't stand fluff!
IG, I wouldn't say it's my willingness to help them...my guys are court ordered lol.
Yrautca, perhaps you also read another post...he's not making excuses to see me...he's making excuses to avoid seeing me.
You must have the patience of a saint, honey!
Cxx
I hate excuses as well and laziness. You need to tell these dudes (and dudettes) off and tell them to report on time.
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