[JeanieK]

Originally Posted by judyeve

I love electronic toys and if you want to put a song on your voicemail and have a good time with, that's creative and it is your right. It's also fun, BUT, as a teacher, I have to be honest and say that when I've called a parent at home and have to listen to their song, their sayings, philosophies, and whatnot, I get really annoyed. These are nice, young people who are enjoying themselves, but sometimes you have to keep in mind who your audience might be before you get too creative. I think your voicemail message should be short, to the point and not annoying to people who may nopt be in the mind frame to listen to your self expression. (For example, your child's teacher, or a prospective employer).I think the idea of playing with the ringtones that someone made is a good one. Have a great song for different callers calling you. You can also be totally creative and self-expressive in other ways, like the way you dress, or make up a website. I hope you don't think I'm being rude - I'm not -I really believe in creativity and self-expresion, but there's a time and place for certain things. I don't think the employment agency meant to be rude, she may not have put it to you
in a nice way.

Judy

Well said. If you want people to think of you as a mature professional, their first impression of you should not be an annoying voice mail greeting.