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That's honestly an amazing strategy. Adds a pretty big extra layer of thought about whether the decision to call you would be worth it.



> Adds a pretty big extra layer of thought [..]

I don't think the average <employer/line manager/assistant actually making the phone call> cares about it nearly as much as one might think they would:

Boss: "we need to reach $person urgently, get them on the line for me..." <walks back into office>

Assistant: "Sir, yes, sir"* <looks up numbers, calls $person's wife>

* or local equivalent


Not just that, but they also need to convince your wife that you're needed




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