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In reply to the discussion: People leaving voicemail recordings that say, "I'll get back to you at MY earliest CONVENIENCE" [View all]MineralMan
(146,284 posts)It's the same thing. You're making too much of what is a perfectly polite message. Of course the person will call you back when it's convenient to do so.
90% of my calls are bullshit. I do call everyone back, but most of the time for no good reason. Usually the caller wants some work for free from me or my wife, or is trying to sell us something. If a friend calls, we call right back. If it's a call relating to actual paid work, we also call back right away, and leave a voice mail on the caller's phone. Eventually, we exchange emails and get our business done, which is how the conversation should have begun. Others get t wait while we take care of real business.
If you need a call back urgently, say so in your message. If you're known to the person, that person will call you back as soon as he or she can. People are away from their phone sometimes. The funny thing is that they'll probably get your voicemail when they return the call. Send 'em an email.