Voicemail at 4 PM Sunday: Someone dropped out. We have a spot for you off of the waitlist for tomorrow morning, but you'll need to respond very quickly.
Text message 3 minutes later: Yes, as long as [contingency] is ok, I'd be happy to be there tomorrow.
[No response]
Email 15 minutes later: Hey, I sent a text message, but I'm also sending a follow up email letting you know I'd like to come as long as [contingency] is ok.
[No response]
Update: I am good to go. The phone # I texted did not receive texts, so this is a lesson learned to call back when someone leaves a voicemail. Thanks everyone.
19 Comments
RamRabbit@lemmy.world · 97 pts · 230d
For anything that needs to be done "very quickly", a phone call is the correct response. Do it right now.
14th_cylon@lemmy.zip · 49 pts · 229d
salvaria@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 53 pts · 230d
Are you able to call? I know calling sucks but since it's urgent, I'd call.
himitsu@lemmynsfw.com · 42 pts · 230d
Why did you respond to a voicemail with a text message? They’re clearly expecting a phone call.
chocrates@piefed.world · 4 pts · 229d
Why would you expect anyone to call you in 2025!?
EndlessNightmare@reddthat.com · 4 pts · 229d
Who even still uses voicemails in 2026? Aren't you supposed to hang up and send a text if it goes to voicemail?
can@sh.itjust.works · 12 pts · 229d
Businesses?
chocrates@piefed.world · 0 pts · 229d
Businesses generally want something from me, so it's kind of on them to figure out how to communicate with me if they want my money
himitsu@lemmynsfw.com · 4 pts · 228d
They did. With a phone call!
CookieOfFortune@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 229d
How do you send a text from a work phone?
EndlessNightmare@reddthat.com · 0 pts · 229d
My work phone is a cell phone. Regardless, texting services are available for landline phones.
Double-regardless, my comment was more a tongue-in-cheek commentary on my dislike for voicemails more than anything serious. I still receive voicemails from people who I know are using a cell phone.
CmdrShepard49@sh.itjust.works · -1 pts · 229d
Let me welcome you to the wonderful world of T9 texting.
winkerjadams@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 7 pts · 229d
My work calls from a landline. There is no texting whatsoever
MutilationWave@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 228d
We're cooked
JigglySackles@lemmy.world · -1 pts · 229d
Because all these bitches are supposed to have therapy to help you get over petty anxieties like talking on the phone. 😋
FriendOfDeSoto@startrek.website · 38 pts · 230d
I think this is a rare case of where an actual phone conversation might clear up the confusion. If you have the number, that is.
Rhoeri@piefed.world · 15 pts · 230d
Yep. You missed your chance by not following instructions.
AbouBenAdhem@lemmy.world · 13 pts · 230d
Is [contingency] something that may be contingent on other things that may take time to verify?
snooggums@piefed.world · 10 pts · 230d
An answer dependent on a contingency is not a 'yes', it is a 'maybe'. When there is a waitlist of people who can say 'yes' without contingencies they are not going to take a 'maybe'.