I swear I leave the most awkward voice mails.

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I�ve actually had a coworker accidentally say love you while multitasking

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We were scheduled to talk now so I'm calling..." oh fuck I don't mean to be passive aggressive "so call me back whenever you can er want. Or not ever!"

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Hahaha New York Life, I've done it multiple times. Generally get a call back immediately haha. My favorite is, "hey babe" " I mean this is..."

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Oh me too! With a lot of pauses!

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I’ve left so many that by the time the beep comes it’s just an auto pilot response.

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I have to mentally rehearse my voicemails before dialing or I'll sound like an idiot

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Those are hilarious! Pretty sure I said, "love ya" to someone in home office recently. Am hopeful that someone will invent a voicemail filter or SEND button SOON!!

Stop then find other ways to communicate or learn to say more with less.

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