DawnM Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 So, I have been dealing with a parent this week, along with the principal, because the parent is filing a grievance against a teacher and my help has been needed. I am not back to work nor am I paid for this, but whatever. Anyway, I got a phone call Friday as I was getting out of the shower. It was my principal. I thought he must have another question and answered it, only to find out that it was a FaceTime call and my picture popped up with me in a towel on my head and over my body. I quickly hung up. I am 100% sure it was a mistake on his end and hopefully a butt dial where he never saw me undressed, but now I am feeling weird about the entire thing. I don't think I will ask him about it, I am too embarrassed. Now go about your day knowing you didn't flash your boss or do anything as embarrassing as Dawn did. 🤣 47 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drama Llama Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 The odds are high that if I did this my towel would not be on and I would drop the phone in horror and it would land between my legs. So, I think you should feel OK. 6 41 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 I’m with B&H, I accidentally answered a FaceTime once when I was in the shower. Luckily it was my sister. I once went through 4 whole months where the only time I got called for a new foster placement I was in the shower. Didn’t matter if it was 7 am or 11 pm. Are you not part of a union any more when you’re in guidance? Because I might make a stink about it needing to wait until you are paid. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CT Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Whether or not he meant initially to call v FT, I am *positive* that he now is not only far more mortified than you are, but also a twinge nervous about harassment charges. YOU didn't do anything embarrassing. (FWIW I think my own inclination would be to acknowledge it as an obviously unintended mutually embarrassing pilot error and have a little laugh about it. But also I think it's 100% fine to pretend it never happened.) 6 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 I bet he's mortified. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 19 minutes ago, Katy said: I’m with B&H, I accidentally answered a FaceTime once when I was in the shower. Luckily it was my sister. I once went through 4 whole months where the only time I got called for a new foster placement I was in the shower. Didn’t matter if it was 7 am or 11 pm. Are you not part of a union any more when you’re in guidance? Because I might make a stink about it needing to wait until you are paid. No unions for educators in NC. But I could have said no, I was ok with dealing this this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace Hopper Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Well now you have a prize-winning Most Embarrassing Moment story! 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Blue Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 I know someone, very….tech adverse…..who, being new to Smart phones, once brought their wife’s phone to her while she was in the bathroom. The husband didn’t know it had opened FaceTime, and he handed the phone to his wife as she sat on the john. I remember her telling me who was calling, but I can’t remember. Whomever it was, I do remember he was male. Maybe a son, BIL? Another person I know will finish showing (on FT) whatever it is they are showing, then forgets it is a FT call. They then hold the phone like a normal call, and all I can see is a closeup of two huge nostrils. 😐 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 I've seen video of a zoom meeting with about 10 coworkers on it, and one woman had to go to the bathroom in the middle of the meeting and forgot to turn her camera off. So you see her carrying the laptop to the bathroom, setting it on the counter, pulling down her pants and sitting on the john, as one by one her coworkers realize what's happening and start looking horrified. The person who was speaking notices everyone looking shocked and asks what's wrong and they tell her it's ok, just keep going, and then the woman on the toilet suddenly realizes they're all watching her, gasps, and shuts the laptop. Imagine having to go into work the next day knowing the entire office has seen you pee! 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace Hopper Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 19 minutes ago, Corraleno said: I've seen video of a zoom meeting with about 10 coworkers on it, and one woman had to go to the bathroom in the middle of the meeting and forgot to turn her camera off. So you see her carrying the laptop to the bathroom, setting it on the counter, pulling down her pants and sitting on the john, as one by one her coworkers realize what's happening and start looking horrified. The person who was speaking notices everyone looking shocked and asks what's wrong and they tell her it's ok, just keep going, and then the woman on the toilet suddenly realizes they're all watching her, gasps, and shuts the laptop. Imagine having to go into work the next day knowing the entire office has seen you pee! I saw that video and know I’d have to quit that job. Except when the interviewer for the next job asks, “So why did you leave your last job?” 😳 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drama Llama Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 25 minutes ago, Corraleno said: I've seen video of a zoom meeting with about 10 coworkers on it, and one woman had to go to the bathroom in the middle of the meeting and forgot to turn her camera off. So you see her carrying the laptop to the bathroom, setting it on the counter, pulling down her pants and sitting on the john, as one by one her coworkers realize what's happening and start looking horrified. The person who was speaking notices everyone looking shocked and asks what's wrong and they tell her it's ok, just keep going, and then the woman on the toilet suddenly realizes they're all watching her, gasps, and shuts the laptop. Imagine having to go into work the next day knowing the entire office has seen you pee! As someone who taught online during the pandemic, this is why Zoom and Googlemeet allow the person running the meeting to kick someone out of the meeting. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 36 minutes ago, Corraleno said: I've seen video of a zoom meeting with about 10 coworkers on it, and one woman had to go to the bathroom in the middle of the meeting and forgot to turn her camera off. So you see her carrying the laptop to the bathroom, setting it on the counter, pulling down her pants and sitting on the john, as one by one her coworkers realize what's happening and start looking horrified. The person who was speaking notices everyone looking shocked and asks what's wrong and they tell her it's ok, just keep going, and then the woman on the toilet suddenly realizes they're all watching her, gasps, and shuts the laptop. Imagine having to go into work the next day knowing the entire office has seen you pee! Hard no. Just moving to another country and starting over! 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drama Llama Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 4 hours ago, DawnM said: So, I have been dealing with a parent this week, along with the principal, because the parent is filing a grievance against a teacher and my help has been needed. I am not back to work nor am I paid for this, but whatever. Anyway, I got a phone call Friday as I was getting out of the shower. It was my principal. I thought he must have another question and answered it, only to find out that it was a FaceTime call and my picture popped up with me in a towel on my head and over my body. I quickly hung u I am 100% sure it was a mistake on his end and hopefully a butt dial where he never saw me undressed, but now I am feeling weird about the entire thing. I don't think I will ask him about it, I am too embarrassed. Now go about your day knowing you didn't flash your boss or do anything as embarrassing as Dawn did. 🤣 You will never know whether it was a butt dial because unless your principal has lost his freaking mind he will claim it was. ”What? Oh my, I had no idea I called you. I didn’t see a thing!” 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Corraleno said: I've seen video of a zoom meeting with about 10 coworkers on it, and one woman had to go to the bathroom in the middle of the meeting and forgot to turn her camera off. So you see her carrying the laptop to the bathroom, setting it on the counter, pulling down her pants and sitting on the john, as one by one her coworkers realize what's happening and start looking horrified. The person who was speaking notices everyone looking shocked and asks what's wrong and they tell her it's ok, just keep going, and then the woman on the toilet suddenly realizes they're all watching her, gasps, and shuts the laptop. Imagine having to go into work the next day knowing the entire office has seen you pee! I’d have to quit! 1 hour ago, Grace Hopper said: I saw that video and know I’d have to quit that job. Except when the interviewer for the next job asks, “So why did you leave your last job?” 😳 I’m picturing that scene from Bridget Jones Diary… I have to quit because I shagged my boss. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 3 hours ago, BandH said: You will never know whether it was a butt dial because unless your principal has lost his freaking mind he will claim it was. ”What? Oh my, I had no idea I called you. I didn’t see a thing!” “What? Oh my, I had no idea I called you. I didn’t see you in your towel…er….” 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 I mean, at least you had a towel on, you know? 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share Posted July 31, 2023 10 minutes ago, Jaybee said: I mean, at least you had a towel on, you know? Right? Although, I don't know why, but I prob wouldn't have answered if I had nothing on, even just a voice call would make me feel awkward. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 (edited) . Edited July 31, 2023 by MercyA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easypeasy Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Honestly, it should be SO MUCH MORE APPARENT when it's a FT call instead of a regular call. My issue is I'll have earbuds in my ears and will just tap them to answer without more than a cursory "who is calling me" glance at the screen. 🫠 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstharr Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 https://www.imore.com/how-to-turn-on-off-restrict-facetime-iphone-ipad#cellular 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 So my phone does a totally different ring for FaceTime than it does for phone calls. A jarring, alarm-like ring. Idk if that’s a setting or specific to the brand (?) but it’s helpful! (I don’t remember ever setting it but who knows.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OH_Homeschooler Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 I work from home. Once or twice, I've forgotten to disconnect from a Teams meeting after meetings with my boss (and I guess she did too?). Meetings with her are very intense, usually she gives me a long list of new things to do, so once they're over I'm relieved. I know one time she might have overheard me expressing my relief to one of my kids that the meeting was over. Another time I think I might have grabbed a snack after (eating to cope with the stress) and started eating with the camera on me. Fortunately I don't think she was actually paying attention but it's still embarrassing to think she might have caught something. I'm much better at actually leaving a meeting now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 We're all moms ... what we haven't done to embarrass ourselves, our kids have done for us! Once I was in a rather intense discussion with a client who was trying to allege I had done something wrong. From the background comes a little voice: "I have to go Poo Poo!" Of course. Mostly I don't remember things like that. There is no benefit to keeping such memories. As for facetime, I generally won't answer it at all. I am lucky to have 2 "good hair days" per year. And there's nothing you need to discuss with me that requires my face. I work at home for a reason. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share Posted July 31, 2023 3 hours ago, SKL said: We're all moms ... what we haven't done to embarrass ourselves, our kids have done for us! Once I was in a rather intense discussion with a client who was trying to allege I had done something wrong. From the background comes a little voice: "I have to go Poo Poo!" Of course. Mostly I don't remember things like that. There is no benefit to keeping such memories. As for facetime, I generally won't answer it at all. I am lucky to have 2 "good hair days" per year. And there's nothing you need to discuss with me that requires my face. I work at home for a reason. 🙂 It would not have answered if I had known it was a FT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 One time my 20 something niece was making plans over text to meet my mom for lunch. They decided my mom would swing by and pick her up. My niece texted, ‘hey what time will you be here, I just got out of the shower. ‘. She went about her business of getting ready and wondered why mom had not answered her. So she checked…..and was horrified to see she had texted that to her male boss. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 7 minutes ago, Scarlett said: One time my 20 something niece was making plans over text to meet my mom for lunch. They decided my mom would swing by and pick her up. My niece texted, ‘hey what time will you be here, I just got out of the shower. ‘. She went about her business of getting ready and wondered why mom had not answered her. So she checked…..and was horrified to see she had texted that to her male boss. 😬 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 On 7/30/2023 at 3:05 PM, Corraleno said: I've seen video of a zoom meeting with about 10 coworkers on it, and one woman had to go to the bathroom in the middle of the meeting and forgot to turn her camera off. So you see her carrying the laptop to the bathroom, setting it on the counter, pulling down her pants and sitting on the john, as one by one her coworkers realize what's happening and start looking horrified. The person who was speaking notices everyone looking shocked and asks what's wrong and they tell her it's ok, just keep going, and then the woman on the toilet suddenly realizes they're all watching her, gasps, and shuts the laptop. Imagine having to go into work the next day knowing the entire office has seen you pee! You either have to move to Siberia, or lean into it and send everyone a copy of “Everyone poops.” 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebcoola Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 Well a few weeks ago DH was at the gym in the locker room got to shower realized he forgot something and turned around and literally ran into his boss while naked. Than boss joked about how everyones day must be often to a better start than his because of seeing DH naked so... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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