Y'all, I'm getting some cold feet about this whole military recruitment thing. I'd opted for them not to call me, but they keep doing it anyway. Ugh. Any advice on how to handle this? Has anyone else experienced this?
Definitely sorry to hear about your discomfort—getting consistent calls that you didn't opt in for can certainly be intrusive. If the recruiters are persistent, there are a few steps you can take:
1. Clearly Communicate: The first step could be to let the recruiters know directly that you are no longer interested. Sometimes, telling them firmly and assertively that you'd like to be taken off their contact list does indeed do the trick. Make sure you're specific about no further contact via texts, phone calls or emails.
2. Contact the Main Military Recruitment Center: You could express your discomfort and request to be taken off their contact list. They oversee all the recruiters, so if one particular recruiter isn't honoring your request, they should be able to help.
3. Legal Route: If the calls do not stop, you have rights under the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) Telemarketing Sales Rule, which also applies to military recruitment. Documentation of each interaction and noting when you requested to be removed from their call list could help to build a case.
Remember, whichever path you choose to follow, it's important that you stay respectful, even as you assertively express your desire for the calls to stop. Many people who have gone through the same situation have cited clear dialogue as the most successful strategy, so it's worth a shot. Good luck!
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