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And I don't consider using a smartphone to be tech savvy, I consider it to be a basic function of living in today's world. I guess that is one of the reasons our friendship has drifted apart over the years.
Seriously?
Your friendship has drifted because you consider a smartphone to be a basic function of living (it is not BTW) and he does not?
Then you were not much of a friend to begin with....
I am thinking that OP often plans things spontaneously - like - going out to eat, going to a movie or event . . . and he would like to include his friend in such things . . . but he can't count on reaching him at the last minute. So, he ends up not being able to include his friend in such things.
And he is disappointed.
I think the only solution is to try to plan things further ahead, so that you can leave a message on Monday about getting together on Wednesday evening, for example.
You just can't include someone for spontaneous, last minute get togethers when you can't reach the person in a timely fashion.
So plan ahead. It may be that is not your typical way of doing things - especially if you have an erratic work schedule - but if you want to keep your friend in your life, that really is the only alternative, unless you want to give him a cell phone and put him on your calling plan.
As for his not being able to return your calls in a quicker fashion . . . that is not being rude. He returns your calls as soon as he picks up his messages. Returning a call within 2 days is not rude at all.
You're probably right, but I think he's really hurting himself trying to compete for a job against younger more tech savvy job seekers. And I don't consider using a smartphone to be tech savvy, I consider it to be a basic function of living in today's world. I guess that is one of the reasons our friendship has drifted apart over the years.
He's a grown man. If he wanted your opinion on his job search, he'd ask for it.
And no, a using a smartphone is not a basic function of living. I don't have one, and most times my regular, no-frills, no-contract, pay-by-the-month POS cell is turned off, and somehow I manage to earn a living working for myself. My clients don't even have the number, and I did not, and will not, give the number to anyone outside of my family and SO. It is for emergencies only. Funny, I'm not dying.
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Seriously?
Your friendship has drifted because you consider a smartphone to be a basic function of living (it is not BTW) and he does not?
Then you were not much of a friend to begin with....
Not to mention that those things aren't cheap, and you have to pay for the service. How a guy who has been out of work for three years is supposed to afford that, I'll never know.
You're probably right, but I think he's really hurting himself trying to compete for a job against younger more tech savvy job seekers. And I don't consider using a smartphone to be tech savvy, I consider it to be a basic function of living in today's world. I guess that is one of the reasons our friendship has drifted apart over the years.
How sad.
Im sure if he wanted to get hold of you, he could figure out how to pick up a phone and call you.
I have a friend like that and he doesn't even have a computer. He's certainly not addicted to technology and we can actually have a face to face conversation with out a cell phone interrupting. How refreshing.
I'm older than you, but have seen the same thing. I had friends who never outgrew the '60s. They kept their long hair and tie dyed shirts clear into the '80s. Like your friend, they ended up living in poverty, mooching for handouts and missing out on life. It's sad, but the best thing you can do is move on. You can't drag him into the 21st century if he doesn't want to go.
I can't figure out if this is about bros talking or bro stalking.
All quasi-seriousness aside. My friends don't have Facebook or answer calls all the time (neither do I). Wait for him to call you.. if he dosen't, find new friends. Actually, just find new friends.
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