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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Was this SSSAS and did they ask for at least $3500?  Because they called me last night and did just that.[/quote]

No, but similar amount![/quote]

Well, this is SSSAS PP here.  The lady called my cell, asked to speak to my mom or dad, so I told her I'm sorry but they are dead.  I didn't know who this person was, didn't recognize the number on the caller ID.  So then there was this long awkward silence.  And then the lady asked for me specifically, and I said, yes, this is she.  And then she read her script about how she's another parent, in a different grade, and she's so happy we donated last year, but could we please at least meet the difference between tuition and what it costs to teach my child, which was around $3,500.  It is a HUGE jump from our previous donation.  I told her I would need to speak to my husband, who wasn't home at the time, and she said, oh you can just give me your credit card and we can just put it on there.  That's when I felt it was really awkward.  Like I just give some random person who claims to be calling from my kids' school all my CC info?????  She probably was legit, but most times I give a pledge for a school, the school sends me something in writing and then I return it with a check.  Or I can play it myself online.  Also I had told her I couldn't commit, and she kept pushing.   And why call me at 6pm, for the love of God, it's never ever a good time to talk.

My HS from my hometown recruits other women from my specific graduating class, and they either get a phone card from the school or they come over to the school and call their own classmates. I enjoy getting these calls to catch up with old friends,there is never any pressure.  Wish it could always be like that.[/quote]

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