Today, during my second day as a receptionist, every time the phone rang I jumped in shock. My co-workers now already think I'm weird. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I was so bored at my job as a receptionist that I actually got excited when the phone rang. FML
Today, it was my first day at my new job as a receptionist at a small doctor's office. When the doctor's wife called and asked if he'd stepped out, I blanked the word "Doctor" and instead replaced it with, "Medicine man." 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, my co-worker handed me the phone and said it was my boyfriend calling, so I answered "Hello, Love!" It was my boss. FML
Today, I went in for my second day working at my internship. My bosses greeted me and told me we were going to have a meeting. The meeting was about the drunk voicemails I left them on Saturday. FML
Today, the phone kept ringing so I picked it up and answered. When there was no response, it took a minute to realize that I was still in bed and talking to my hand. FML
Today, I blurted out “Love you, bye!” at the end of a professional phone call. There was a long pause before he replied, “Uh… thank you for your help?” My coworkers heard everything. I'm now scared of my work phone ringing. FML
Today, I became the senior receptionist at my job, which is supposed to have three receptionists. The others all had life changes, so they're moving on, which is fair, but now I have to train new people. I've been here three weeks. FML
Today, sleeping in a little late, I was woken up by my phone. Still tired, I quickly checked the display to realize it was my girlfriend calling. I pick up the phone saying, "Hey baby girl!" She seemed pretty startled, so I double-checked and realized it was my new boss, who has the name as my girlfriend. FML
Today, I got through to the phone interview stage for a great job. When the phone rang, I answered and suddenly, spontaneously, burped really loudly. The interviewer hung up. FML
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iAmScrubs 19
I wouldn't want to be in the same room as you during a fire drill.
NoNotTheFace 8
It's probably because of that time you worked for a phone sex line. There was one guy who was so perverted you hung up on him after calling him a pervert. He then kept calling you back after tracing your number. You were so afraid, till this day, you are still scared of picking up the phone... I have a wild imagination.
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Comments (98)
heartsxoxo 1
sounds like the wrong job for you. Thats like.. a dentist being afraid of teeth.
obsydian_fml 3
Jumping at sudden sounds is natural, especially if you aren't used to it yet. What's with all the YDIs?
malignantmegan 3
You guys really? OP isn't afraid of the phone she is just nervous about the new job and receptionists have other responsibilities. She probably forgets the phone is even there when she gets super busy so ya a phone is shocking when it goes off and you aren't paying attention. God people please get some common sense!! But that sucks they think you are weird for it.
j3ebrules 13
Maybe you're in the wrong line of work...
cmars3 7
Oh your life is just awful. So you jump when the phone rings, who cares? Don't sweat the small stuff.
KTC30 0
Cool story bro.
cheegee 2
Sorry #62, You have a degree in order to be a receptionist? Either that's an awful degree or you need to raise your aspirations a little. Also, it's her second day, she's allowed to be nervous. She might also be working in a very quiet environment where the phone rings very little, and nothing says she's bad at actually ANSWERING the phone - just that she jumps when it happens. Either way, it's not for you to be 'sickened' just because someone managed to get a slightly better job than you. Are you 'sickened' by everyone with their own company? No. You get on with it and work hard until you get a break like everyone else in the world.
Btreasure 8
It's probably because you're wierd
hokabe 0
Be smart. Just lower the volume.
Bently24 6
Uh yeah probley because thats weird
KTC30 0
A receptionist scared of phones. I think you picked the wrong job.