Really... I just need to vent...

[Veronica]

Why can't there system support 2 calling lists? A "For Emergencies" for general distribution, and a "Routine Parental Update" that only goes to those who really need to know. It's not like you have a need-to-know about being reminded about early dismissal if you don't have a child in the school who needs to be picked up.

Because that would be "tedious" to set up.

This thread is doing exactly what I hoped... giving me some good ideas and putting the whole thing into perspective.

Veronica

[7rider]

Why can't there system support 2 calling lists? A "For Emergencies" for general distribution, and a "Routine Parental Update" that only goes to those who really need to know. It's not like you have a need-to-know about being reminded about early dismissal if you don't have a child in the school who needs to be picked up.

BTW...I know it's "their" system....I just can't type when I word it 8 different ways before I hit "submit". Sorry, teach!

[OakLeaf]

Well, he's calling on our land line

Does anyone else call your landline? Maybe you could just turn the ringer off permanently.

We have a spare line left over from the days of dialup internet that we kept for a number of reasons, but one of the big ones is having a number we can give out to businesses we don't want calling. There's an answering machine attached just in case (and that also lets us use that phone line to check whether the electric is on when we're not home). Anyone whose calls we would answer, we give them the cell numbers.

[Veronica]

New phones and an answering machine are on their way. Gotta love Amazon Prime. Wish I didn't have to spend money to solve the issue, but my sleep and "fortress of solitude" are worth it.

Veronica

[Trek420]

From the do not call list at www.donotcall.gov

HOW TO FILE A COMPLAINT

You may file a complaint if you received an unwanted call after your number was on the National Registry for 31 days.


You may also file a complaint if you received a call that used a recorded message instead of a live person (whether or not your number was on the Registry).

*Reminder:Even if your number is registered, companies with which you do business may also continue to call, unless you have asked them to stop calling you. If you have asked them to stop calling, please keep a record of the date you made the request and include that information in the comment section of any complaint you submit against that company.

[Irulan]

charities and political organizations are exempt from this list.

Love my calller ID though.

[OakLeaf]

This is getting afield ... but I've filed DNCL violation complaints before. It's useful for eventual prosecution and we should all do it, but we should be clear about why we're doing it, too. It's not going to stop the calls any time soon.

[goldfinch]

Veronica, it sounds like you have a resolution. One other possibility would be to tell the school you have a new number, give them your cell phone number, and then set the ringer to silent for calls from that number.

(The automated call rules are likely not going to apply to calls from your employer as they are non-commercial calls).

[jessmarimba]

I just got an automated message from the school system, 9:30pm. Granted, I suppose it's an "emergency" message (schools are closed tomorrow) but A) no s***, they're calling for a foot of snow! and B) I'm a VERY part-time employee and don't report back until January 5th anyway.

But at least I'm still awake, though 9:30 is later than I'd call anyone but my mom or the bf.