The Interrupter

There is really nothing more annoying that having someone cut you off mid sentence. Unfortunately, with my position, most people don't care with what I have to say. Even if it's something I'm required to say, such as "Good Morning, Thank you for calling..." or "Sure, let me transfer you."

I know, it's really hard to wait the 10 seconds for me to answer the phone and greet you. It's so rude of me to think you want to listen to me! The nerve of me! There is this one lady that works for my company at a different location, who I have never met, but I have talked to every working day of my life in the past 4 years. Her name and number never appear on the caller ID, so I never know when she's calling. It's always an unpleasant surprise when I hear that British voice.

"Good Morning, Thank you for..."
"GOOD MORNING!!! May I please speak with Annie in Accounting?"
"Sure, let me..."
"THANK YOUUUU"

Not only does she cut me off every single time, but she's so damn happy every single time she calls. I'm at the point where I wish her number came up so I could just answer the phone "Gooood Mornn...." and trail off, or not even answer when I picked up the call.

And it's not just a once-a-day occurrence. This woman calls me about 4-5 times a day! And what kills me is that she's always asking for another employee working in the office. Or the same employees, everyday. Crazy lady, just get their direct dial! Then you wouldn't even have to deal with me! I'm pretty sure she hates me and just wants to get me off the phone as fast possible. So why even call the main number?!

Bill suggested that I start cutting her off, but she's like the sneaky ninja of all callers! Not only does she strike without notice, but she'll jump right on me before I can do anything! I should almost start applauding her for wanting to be the faster caller I have to deal with daily. But I think Bill is right, I'll start cutting her off while she's cutting me off. Two can play this game.

"Good Morning, Thank..."
"May I be transferred to..."
"SURE"

CLICK!

Who will I transfer her to? Who cares! Maybe she'll start getting people's direct dials because of this.... I'm liking this!

Oh sneaky ninja interrupter, this could be fun.

BRING IT!