Gatekeeper

Earlier today I took a call from a telemarketer wanting to update contact info for Batman and another engineer.

Telemarketer:  "May I speak with (insert Batman's real name)."

Me:  "May I ask who is calling and what is it that you need."

Telemarketer:  "I am (insert their name) with Underground Construction magazine."

Me:  "Great.  You may speak with me regarding (Batman's) this subscription."

Telemarketer:  "I must tell you this call is being recorded."

We then confirmed our mailing addresses which was followed with the telemarketer telling me the call is being recorded.

We confirmed the department phone number followed by the recording reminder.

Me:  *inside my head*  I do not have short term memory loss.  Recorded.  I remember.

We confirm the fax.  Recording phone call reminder.

We confirm Batman's email address at which point I inquire, "Is this call being recorded?"

Telemarketer:  *totally serious*  "Why, yes it is!"

Me *laughing uncontrollably and realizing my laughter is being recorded*

Telemarketer:  "Does anyone else need our publication?"

Me:  "Nope.  We are good."

Telemarketer:  "Lastly I need your name and job title."

Me:  "Angie Good. I am the Engineering Gatekeeper.  I don't have a cool gatekeeper outfit.  You should put Engineering Secretary...but I am secretly the Gatekeeper."

#secretarystruggles #lol #G8KPR