How unprofessional

[bluemtnrunner]

I'm a software tech and telecommute to work. That means that I sit here in running shorts and flip flops most days making callers believe I am sitting in a cubicle wearing a dress and high heels.:lie: Image is everything right?

Today is so pretty I have all of our windows and doors open to catch this great breeze, I'm on the line with a client when both of the dogs go nuts out in the yard. Smalls has a huge deep bark for one so young and small, and Ozzy has that high pitched schnauzer tremelo going on.
I pulled the plug on the mic as quick as I could but there was no way around it, I had to plug back in and tell the caller that there were dogs outside

How professional am I? What would you think of your computer support if you could hear dogs running wild in the background?

Made me feel a little sick(not really but I did want a reason to use that smiley)

 

[scooterbug44]

If you speak easily understood English, didn't put me on hold forever, know what you're doing, and I am not deaf from the dogs barking into my ear, I wouldn't have a fit about it.

 

[Miss Kitty]

Tell them you office next to the SPCA and they are looking for donations!

 

[aggieb]

If you speak easily understood English, didn't put me on hold forever, know what you're doing, and I am not deaf from the dogs barking into my ear, I wouldn't have a fit about it.

^^^^^yeah, what she said^^^^^

 

[Ocean Lover]

As long as you helped me, spoke in clear, loud English, I'd be okay with it.

 

[Samhunter]

I you fixed my problem I could care less.

 

[Matt J]

Join the club, my favorite was the time they called right before my alarm went off. Mid sentence and then ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra. I told them it was just the fire alarm being tested.

 

[Samhunter]

Nice!!!!!

 

[Samhunter]

Even better. I fell asleep at my pc at work one day and a VP walked into my office. It woke me up, but instead of jumping I just said "amen" and started typing.

 

[Mango]

Wouldn't bother me in the least bit. Don't feel bad, it's happened to me twice.

I've telecommuted many times from home. One time I left my window open and my cat came in and dropped a chipmunk on my file. The screams could be heard in Bangor and I just hung up on my client. Another time, my nephew who was potty training was visiting -- I have an office suite in my house-- he was playing on one the computers-- went to the potty, did his business, but not everything made the bowl. He was so excited he came running into the office yelling, Auntie Mango, Auntie Mango, I did oopy in the potty, I did oopy in the potty", with his pants still wrapped around his ankles. I had to discontinue that call and do some cleanup.

Needless to say, I was embarrassed, but my clients got a good chuckle at my expense.... and sent me referrals.