So that's where all my tax money goes...

[elfs]

This morning, the house line rang. It's very rarely used, so when a call does come in that way we tend to pay attention-- although half the time it's still spam, even though we're on the "do not call" list.

I picked it up and heard:

Female voice: This is an automated phone message from your public school district. Please stay on the line for an important announcement.

Male voice: This is the superintendent of your public school district. In a few days, you will receive a phone call from your district with a short survey of questions. These questions will help guide us in deciding what after-school athletic programs we should invest in. The survey should take no more than two minutes. Please take the time to answer the questions, as it is very important to us that we gather this information and make meaningful decisions to provide better for your child.

A different male voice: If you are hearing this through your voice mail, please do not press any buttons. If you would like to hear this message again, press 1.

Original female voice: Thank you!

My initial reaction was that this sounds more like a "The district is having a serious financial shortfall, and we're looking to see what we can cut back on after-hours."

But if the district is short of money, don't spend any on a robocall to tell me you're going to send me a robocall! What a freaking waste.

Comments

[en-ki.livejournal.com]

The Census Bureau?

[blaisepascal]

Yep. I've heard of others getting the "We're gonna mail you" mailings. I've not heard a good explanation as to why yet.

Perhaps it means I'm getting the long-form this year.