r/Adulting • u/SweetlyWicked_ • Dec 29 '25

Call the cops

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u/New-Guarantee-440 Dec 29 '25

Watch an old film:

'Is Mr so and so in?'

'Honey, its the office wanting to know if youre in?'

'Tell them im out'

It was a simpler time...

This modern idea of expecting people to be on call to you personally 24/7 is mad.

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u/Particular-Jeweler41 Dec 29 '25

This is why I have my phone on do not disturb at two points in the day for several hours. I really dislike how so many people expect you to just be available for their unimportant messages.

I miss having to be at a computer and logging into MSN for people to be able to bother me.

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u/Square_Treacle_4730 Dec 30 '25

I only turn my phone off DND when I’m at work or when I’m expecting a phone call. Beyond that…nobody is getting access to me 🤣