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I Hate When They Make You Feel Guilty!

December 20th, 2007 at 08:39 pm

I got a call today (and a similar one last week from a national organization) from a local fundraising group. This is a cousin to a group I have donated to in the past. So, the guy calls and is all nice and friendly. He does his spiel. And I say, which is the truth: "I'm sorry but I can't help you right now. I lost my job last month and have not found a new one yet." What does the guy say? "Oh. Bye" and hangs up.

I couldn't believe it! And the guy last week was just as rude. Whatever happened to "Thank you anyways"? It was almost like they didn't believe me from the tone in their voice. It just makes me so mad that when I can't donate, they make me feel guilty. Ummm, hello?? JOBLESS over here! If you want to give me a job or find me a job, then I'll donate. But I already feel crappy enough about being unemployed; I don't need any extra help feeling like a worthless loser!

It just makes me never want to donate again. It's like some organizations see you as a bank and when the bank is closed for business, they throw a tantrum. Besides the fact, even if I WAS working, stop calling me! I donate when I can to who I want. Annoying me over the phone is just gonna make me take my money elsewhere!!

Grumble grumble.....

4 Responses to “I Hate When They Make You Feel Guilty!”

  1. Amber Says:
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    Yep that is the way they are. You are the best as long as you meet "their" need

    I never donate to big charities, well I take that back I did donate once to the Red Cross during hurricane Katrina but other than that never. Most of the funds go to administrative services first and then the cause
    How is the part-time gig going?
    good luck on the job hunt

  2. baselle Says:
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    No "I'm sorry, but please consider us when you are back on your feet..."? Like that would take time. Oh well, you were lucky that he didn't try to scam you ... like the policeman society. Sometimes they keep at you. Ick.

    Again, wish you luck on the job hunt

  3. frugalhousewife Says:
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    I actually use "I'm paying off all my debts and am cutting out (insert whatever I do not want to buy/contribute to) right now". That gets them off the phone quickly as they never seem to know how to respond.

  4. koppur Says:
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    frugal...lol I'll have to remember that. Smile

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