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Bad news. I caved into the advice here and provided my parents with the free texting app number that works on Wifi / data, and an actual assigned phone number for regular cell service / texting, so 2 numbers to reach me. What happened yesterday? I can't log into my phone, I try to swipe the lock screen up, the cursor flashes and it doesn't let me type in the password, so the phone is useless. It's now in safe mode (Moto G 4th gen.), and I may have to do a hard reset and lose all my data if I can figure out how. Since I can't log in, I can't see or answer texts, nor calls. I do have an old back up phone whose plan is expired that I could go out and buy a prepaid top up voucher for, but I don't know what to do with the newer phone whose monthly service is active but unusable.
Also in other bad news, the airbnb I'm at that costs $65/night hasn't had aqequate heating in days, I'm tried from long shifts and lack of sleep, plus Thursday I have to move out because the house is rented out for the holiday period. So I'll be temporarily homeless in 2 days... until I find another temporary airbnb but I can't use the phone app since I can't log in. Nothing is going right for me it seems.
Should I tell my parents what's going on? My dad doesn't like to hear about problems, only solutions. So that's why I usually keep info from them because to me, no news is good news, whereas they think no news from me = bad news.
There are millions, millions! of us out here who have a stable home/apartment and a reliably working phone. Why is this all so difficult for you to master? There is really no excuse for it if you are gainfully empolyed, however precarious. Do what the umpteen millions of us do. SUCK IT UP and behave like the adult you say you are.
Oh stop. Just stop. You have a job, parents who give you money when you don't ask for it, plus they care about you and want to make sure you're OK. You have very little responsibility in terms of having to take care of a home/apartment. Your moving around and unreliable phone situation is of your own making. You complain that you don't have freedom but you do. Lots of it.
Right, I regret telling them I have to move out every weekend..might as well tell them everything is fine if that's what calms them down. This instability is my problem to deal with. Besides I'm going to end up in another airbnb in the near term anyway.
Right.
Take your phone in to the carrier's store and let them fix it for you.
Actually I just got shafted when I returned to the $65/night airbnb room (higher than my usual budget) and found that the heating system shut down and hasn't worked at all since I checked in 2 days ago. I should be calling them for a refund because the host is jerking me around stalling claiming an HVAC repairman is coming but I'm still waiting! I'm using a mini portable heater in the bedroom while the rest of the house is freezing cold. So yeah, things aren't exactly looking up.
Take your phone in to the carrier's store and let them fix it for you.
I hadn't thought of that, but thanks. I think I remember where I bought it. The only issue is that if they fix it they can read all my personal data, texts, contacts , so I preferred figuring it out myself with online resources , guides, before bringing it to a professional
I hadn't thought of that, but thanks. I think I remember where I bought it. The only issue is that if they fix it they can read all my personal data, texts, contacts , so I preferred figuring it out myself with online resources , guides, before bringing it to a professional
They don't CARE about your personal data. Why would they? Are you some sort of superspy? Secret Hollywood celebrity? Foreign gov't agent? NOOOO! I didn't think so. THEY DON'T CARE and why would they take the time to read through all your boring personal (like all of ours) info!!!! They want to keep you as a customer, that's all. Get it fixed, stop being so paranoid and get on with your life.
I hadn't thought of that, but thanks. I think I remember where I bought it. The only issue is that if they fix it they can read all my personal data, texts, contacts , so I preferred figuring it out myself with online resources , guides, before bringing it to a professional
My experience going to the tech person they do it right in front of you so you know they aren't doing anything they shouldn't. I think you really need your phone to work.
As to the rest, it's temporary. Yeah, it sucks about the heat but you do have the little heater. Carry it around with you if you change rooms. I had to do that a few days when my heat was out. I fell in love with that little heater!
You're feeling too negative. When you say things are not looking up. You're not headed downward. This is a mere inconvenience.
A true adult would recognize that parents worry about their children, no matter how old they are. A true adult would be mature enough to send off a quick text saying "all is well, will reach out when I have some free time".
I don't see the drama on the part of your parents. That is coming from you.
They don't CARE about your personal data. Why would they? Are you some sort of superspy? Secret Hollywood celebrity? Foreign gov't agent? NOOOO! I didn't think so. THEY DON'T CARE and why would they take the time to read through all your boring personal (like all of ours) info!!!! They want to keep you as a customer, that's all. Get it fixed, stop being so paranoid and get on with your life.
The OP needs to go to therapy to get to the root of why she thinks everyone is trying to steal her personal data. That’s not to say that some people aren’t trying to get it, but I doubt the run-of-the mill tech person is going to go pilfer her information while trying to fix the phone RIGHT IN FRONT OF HER. It’s the same with getting an apartment. Most people do it at some point in their lives or get a mortgage. It is part of being an adult.
My concern is that it's a matter of control. I want to be in control of when I respond to an email or text at my convenience. Ever heard of the expression your urgency is not my emergency?
I've explained to my parents in the past that I'm OK don't worry if you don't hear from me in a while, you can assume I'm OK.
I just want to be able to live my life alone and not answer to anyone but my boss. Is that too much to ask?
If you don't have "issues" in the sense of a toxic/abusive history with your parents, you should call them once a week, and it is courteous to respond.
I have one sibling that periodically goes radio silent with my parents. It's usually a bad sign with his personal life.
Nothing that you've described is out of the ordinary for parents..
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