May 4, 2025 at 10:15 pm

He Inherited The Work Cell Of A Former High School Classmate, So When The Wrong Number Calls Got Out Of Hand, He Used Social Media To Set Things Right

by Ashley Ashbee

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It’s a small world and the internet has made it even smaller.

That’s a good thing in a lot of ways, but see why the guy in this story may have harsh feelings about the internet.

Check it out.

Change your contact info!

I started a new job and they gave me a cell phone.

When employees leave, they turn in their phone and the company just wipes it and gives it to the next new employee, same number.

I inherited the phone of a guy I didn’t know personally, but knew his reputation in high school.

His record is less than stellar…

Other employees confirmed he hadn’t really changed.

He was a real guy’s guy, macho, easily flies off the handle, has multiple side chicks even though he was married, etc.

I was constantly receiving calls and texts for this guy and it was getting old.

Then one day I got a text notification of the birthday of one of his Facebook friends.

I couldn’t actually access his Facebook, but I could respond to the text with a message and a mutual friend confirmed it was posted.

Finally, some headway!

It took half a dozen occasions of “Him” sending birthday wishes before he finally updated his FB contact info.

“OMG girl! Happy birthday!”

“Oh snap, it’s your birthday!”

“Wish I could really celebrate with you. 😉”

“I hope you like birthday spankings.”

Here is what people are talking about.

I mean, to each their own…

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Not someone I would want to have to deal with.

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We’re all here for it.

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Using social media for good.

We love to see it.

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Ashley Ashbee | Contributing Writer, Workplace & Culture

Ashley Ashbee is a contributing writer for TwistedSifter specializing in workplace dynamics, employee advocacy, and professional culture. Drawing on her real-world experience as a software consultant, she brings a unique, insider perspective to navigating office conflicts, toxic management, and trending professional dilemmas.

Holding a degree in Professional Writing from York University, Ashley combines her formal editorial training with her corporate background to deliver highly engaging, empathetic narratives. She excels at breaking down complex workplace dramas and translating them into stories that truly empower and validate modern workers.

Based in St. Catharines, Ontario, Ashley balances her time between the tech and publishing worlds with her love for the outdoors. When she isn’t consulting or writing, she can usually be found exploring local walking trails or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

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