"I don't believe you work here!"

[customersruinmylife]

A couple of stories from the past week in the office at school.

You whiny baby

A man called enquiring about booking our sports hall. I called him back once I started work. It all seemed to be going smoothly.

Me: And what day and time would you like?
M: I would like Monday, Wednesday and Friday, between 6 and 7.

I pulled up my timetable.

Me: Oh no. I am very sorry, but all three of those times are fully booked. However...
M: Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?
Me: I know. How-
M: Whhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhy?
Me: With it being the winter months, indoor sports are very popular, however...
M: But I neeeeeeeeeeeed those tiiiiiiiimmmesssss.
Me: I do have between 5 and 6 free.
M: That's toooooo earrrllllyyyyyyy.
Me: Well the only 7-8 spot I have is on Friday.
M: That's too laaaaaaatttee.
Me: I am sorry. I don't think there is anything else I can do.

There was a deadly silence that lasted about a minute.

M: Well, I guess I will tell the kids there will be no more football for them next year. That will be a nice Christmas present. *click!*

Yes, I do work here

Someone left a message saying they wanted some information about hiring classroom space. I called him back. I had a bad vibe about the call right away. I felt very intimidated by him.

H: And who am I speaking to?
Me: Customersruinmylife.
H: And what do you do, customersruinmylife?
Me: I work in the evenings, running and maintaining the classes, as well as finding new ones.
H: Hmmmm....what is your job title?
Me: *Job title*
H: *Job title??* Hmmm....and are you a member of staff?
Me: Yes, I am.
H: A member of SCHOOL staff...as in, you work at the school?
Me: Yes, I work at the school.
H: Hmmmmmmmmm. So you DO work there?
Me: Yes.
H: And you are *job title*?
Me: Yes.
H: Hmmmmmmmm. I don't know. I think I will call back and speak to someone in charge of evening classes.
Me: But that is MY job.
H: No, no. I will call back on Monday and speak to whoever really organises the classes. *click*

Boy, that will be a laugh. His call is only going to be forwarded straight back to me!

[LillFilly]

Let us know what happens when that guy calls back to speak with 'someone who's not you!' Are you going to speak in a different voice?

[customersruinmylife]

Let us know what happens when that guy calls back to speak with 'someone who's not you!' Are you going to speak in a different voice?

I am very fortunate in that my entire family is Scottish, although I have lived in England all my life. So I have the ability to put on a VERY strong Scottish accent when I want to

[Andara Bledin]

M: Well, I guess I will tell the kids there will be no more football for them next year. That will be a nice Christmas present. *click!*

And here you probably thought you wouldn't be ruining any Christmases this year!

*adds a tally for CRML*

^-.-^

[chainedbarista]

crml, you've managed to ruin a christmas and it didn't envolve denying the shiny 'must have now' new toy/gadget/turnip twaddler of the season to a customer. you are a miracle worker.

[Rantsylvania 6-5000]

First story: Congratulations on ruining Christmas!

Second story: I swear, you can't win. When you're doing your own thing on your own time, they think you work there and demand your help. When you're at work, they don't believe you work there.

[bainsidhe]

Well since he doesn't want to talk to you, that means you you won't have to help him, right?

[JustaCashier]

crml, if the second guy does indeed call back on Monday, (and it sounds like you'll be taking the call), you should ask him to hold, "transfer" him, then answer; "Aye, this is Groundskeeper Willy! Whut can Ah deeeewwww fur ya?"


Mike

[EricKei]

Let us know what happens when that guy calls back to speak with 'someone who's not you!'

He'll probably forget that he ever pulled that crap in the first place and just roll with it...You should tell him to have someone who REALLY wants to know about the classes call you back later...

crml, you've managed to ruin a christmas and it didn't envolve denying the shiny 'must have now' new toy/gadget/turnip twaddler of the season to a customer. you are a miracle worker.

Ahhhh...*yeeeessss*...It's been too long since I saw a good Bloom County reference

[MoonCat]

crml, if the second guy does indeed call back on Monday, (and it sounds like you'll be taking the call), you should ask him to hold, "transfer" him, then answer; "Aye, this is Groundskeeper Willy! Whut can Ah deeeewwww fur ya?"

Well, I was going to say that I find Scottish accents sexy, but...having second thoughts now....

[Mytical]

"On second thought, you're right. I don't work here. I'm actually the richest person in the world..<insert actual richest person here> is just somebody I hired to give people a target."


What???

[Kristev]

Christmas is ruined because he couldn't one hour for someone else's event to be over? Wow, he needs a visit from the Grinch to understand what Christmas really is all about.

[Trishlovesdolphins]

Let us know what happens when that guy calls back to speak with 'someone who's not you!' Are you going to speak in a different voice?

Oh yeah, I bet there will be a nice story when that happens!

[Skeksin]

Job title....hrm.....How about Emperor of the Universe? No? Then how about Chancellor of the Exchequer? Private Secretary? Attorney General? Lord Chief Justice? Paymaster General? Lord High Auditor? Archbishop of Titipu? Commissioner of Police?

[Blade_Raver]

Re: Story - Yes, I do work here

Call it sarcasm, but I bet you're really looking forward to seeing this guy on Monday.