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AIBU to feel distressed by constant hold music while phoning services?

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ForeverTheOptomist · 09/04/2026 15:28

AIBU to feel utter distressed at the Hold Muzak that I'm being bombarded with?

It's everywhere. I have one contact that I sometimes call where I am give the option of music, bird call, or silence. The rest is crazy.

I am currently on hold to DVLA. I have been trying to call them, as they have requested by post, for a week. Each time I have been told that they are too busy and have been cut off. I am now on hold, which is progress, but so far am forced to listen to their hideous hold music for 38mins and 40secs. And yes, through a tinny iPhone.

I have no choice but to have my ears bombarded by this. It is stressing me out.

Why in Gods name do we have to endure this shit?

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TheCountessofFitzdotterel · 09/04/2026 15:36

YANBU, it fries my brain.
Part of the sensory overload of modern life.