Apparently I Can't Confirm My Own Employment

• Feb 06, 2007
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I received a call from a nice lady asking to speak to someone who could confirm an employment at VelocIT.

Me: Sure, I can do that.

Lady: What’s your name and title?

Me: I’m Phil Haack, the CTO.

Lady: Is there someone else I can speak with?

Me: Uhhh, why? Is there a problem? I am an owner and manager of the company. Certainly I have authority to confirm an employment.

Lady: I can’t have you confirm your own employment.

Me: Oh! This is for me!?

Man, I’d be in big trouble if I were a one-man shop.

What others have said

Dave Frank Feb 06, 2007 2:19 PM

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She's just trying to get her records in order for the subpoena... OH, ummm.. nevermind...

BarryD Feb 06, 2007 2:58 PM

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<p>Outsource it. I'm sure I could have a lot of fun confirming you exist ...

Why yes, he exists. He is the living undead however; is that a problem?

Thomas Wagner Feb 06, 2007 3:52 PM

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Hmmm. Are you trying to moonlight on your own company :)

Haacked Feb 06, 2007 4:26 PM

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Sure, and I posted it on my blog hoping none of my coworkers or business partners would notice it.

Mark Wisecarver Feb 06, 2007 4:30 PM

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You've got bros out here that will watch your back, when you need it.

Jon Galloway Feb 06, 2007 11:01 PM

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Next time, follow this script:
Hold please, I'll transfer you my boss, Mr. Smith..er..son..berg.
(set phone down)
(pick phone up)
(in gruff voice)Ehm! Yes, hello. Smitherbergowicz here! Yes, Phillip Haack works for me. Damn fine young man. I must go now, I have a polo match!

Haacked Feb 07, 2007 11:41 AM

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Good idea. I need to remember that next time.

Ryan Currie Feb 07, 2007 3:28 PM

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Haha, I would sorry for the lady on the phone. She most likely wasn't aware that the person she was trying to confirm would be the one to confirm the employment. What a day!

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