Today, I called the crisis helpline, and because my connection was cutting in and out for a moment, they hung up on me. When I called back, it was shift change, so they hung up again. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I called the suicide hotline, only to get lectured by a very condescending man. I hung up and called back, only for the other line to pick up and hang up on me immediately. FML
Today, I called my phone company to get some answers about my phone bill. I was okay with being put on hold. In fact, I was on hold for so long, that the music stopped playing. When someone finally answered they told me to call back tomorrow. All my phones disconnected an hour later. FML
Today, in a state of severe depression and fearing I might do the worst, I called my local suicide helpline. I was put on hold. FML
Today, I was calling my cable company to tell me how to fix my internet. I stayed on hold for almost half an hour, and then when someone finally picked up, my phone died. FML
Today, at work, due to a mix up, I had to call an answering service. I am also from an answering service. We got the problem fixed but I couldn't hang up due to company policy. She couldn't hang up either. We both had to get our supervisors for permission to hang up. FML
Today, I called a suicide prevention hotline. No one picked up. FML
Today, the phone lines at work have been cutting out in the middle of calls. I'm a receptionist at an animal hospital. I now have less than two minutes to figure out what's wrong with a client's pet and how best to schedule them before I become "That rude bitch who hung up on me." FML
Today, I called the suicide hotline after two months of recurring thoughts. I got put on hold by their machine, then was on call with someone who barely spoke English, got transferred to another building, so I was put on hold again, and finally got hung up on. I was already feeling pretty worthless, so thanks guys. FML
Today, while I was working customer support, a lady hung up on me mid-sentence, and I trailed off, saying, "…aaannnddd you hung up on me like a bitch." Turned out she was still on the line and had just accidentally hit mute. FML
Today, I checked my inbox and realized I got an email from a potential employer, saying they were having trouble getting a hold of me by phone. They called while my mom was using my phone to look up directions to a place, and she answered, kindly hanging up when they asked for me. FML
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RichardPencil 32
Sorry. I'm on break. I can't make a sarcastic comment about this story now.
Chazzster 32
A crisis help line can be a resource for mental health emergencies. But it’s not the same as a counselor or psychologist. Most serious mental health issues need more help than a free crisis center helpline can provide. OP, at best they might be able to point you to where you can get professional mental health care… Having said that, it’s no excuse for a crisis center hanging up on OP - Even if OP were a seemingly over-dramatic frequent caller. OP if you have mental health issues you need to find a professional who can help you. Your doctor could probably refer you to a professional who can help. Sometimes workplaces have counseling services available for their employees (see the HR department, not your boss). Schools usually have a counselor they could possibly help or help you to find help. Some churches provide free counseling for their members who need it - But of course it will have a religious component.
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RichardPencil 32
Sorry. I'm on break. I can't make a sarcastic comment about this story now.
Brightside86 31
Call center service in general is amazingly bad. I wonder if it would be any better if they made a living wage. Would people bring their "A" game for 100k a year?
Chazzster 32
A crisis help line can be a resource for mental health emergencies. But it’s not the same as a counselor or psychologist. Most serious mental health issues need more help than a free crisis center helpline can provide. OP, at best they might be able to point you to where you can get professional mental health care… Having said that, it’s no excuse for a crisis center hanging up on OP - Even if OP were a seemingly over-dramatic frequent caller. OP if you have mental health issues you need to find a professional who can help you. Your doctor could probably refer you to a professional who can help. Sometimes workplaces have counseling services available for their employees (see the HR department, not your boss). Schools usually have a counselor they could possibly help or help you to find help. Some churches provide free counseling for their members who need it - But of course it will have a religious component.