Comments on: A NON-CALL CENTER FUTURE, I WILL HAVE IT.

By: ssshhhhhhh

ssshhhhhhh — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 02:00:54 +0000

hahahaha…

graduated from a good school..started my career in teaching..after two years in the academe, here i am..call center agent..

Been here for a year now..wanted to quit then when i reached the fifth month…but unexpectedly..i ams till here..

why am i still here when i do actually have lots of options..well..one thing, either look for a job with a meager salary or stick to it..i need money…thats it..

yeah,,,cant imaging myself that i will still be here next year. i am looking for other options now to get out from here..yeah..ur right, there must be sending better out there..something worthy of my time than force myself to empathize with a customer who cant find the power button.

i like ur article…i know dator boy too..he does not know me anyway..yeah,,almost everyone in uplb then wanted to kick his face….kidding…

By: kristine

kristine — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:25:38 +0000

i have worked in a call center as well for nearly 4 years now. it is my first job when i graduated frm college.. there are times, and take note that it happens often, that i wanted to break free and leave this job.. however, im afraid i would not be able to find another job which would offer me same basic salary as what i have right now. and i’ve attempted so many times to look for a better job that has higher salary that i am qualified for, but it always says call center representative…
i wanted so badly to get a new carreer, but my finances would not let me.. the truth is, no matter how i hate my job, it feeds me and my family, and it sends my brother to college.. so i guess, im stuck. (but i wish, someday, i will find a different job that makes me happy, and that i would truly enjoy!) so help me GOD!

By: MG

MG — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:05:15 +0000

Nilalait ko ang CC dati. I tried working in a call center in 2006 anyway. I lasted for just 5 months. The job didn’t fit me, I hated the environment. I felt my grey matter waning. Nakakabobo siya, that’s my opinion. Working in that industry caused me to have breakdowns at night when I am about to leave for my shift, kasi nga naman ayoko pumasok kasi naiisip ko I should be sleeping na. It was depressing. The environment was, ugh. I resigned. I’m in a better job now that’s fit for me and would not get in the way of my studies. Siguro the CC is okay for those who want to earn money in an easy way.

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 04:28:27 +0000

Helga. The Philippines are about to get a huge intake of call centers. Due to how cheap it is to run one there. Everybody is already sick of the birdy num num voices from India + you are friendlier and nicer folk. I really feel for you working in such a place. I also have worked in one here in OZ. I truly believe that call centers are the 5th circle of hell. Do anything to get out. If you have no dependents – then why are you working there ? Any job is better than the psychological torture of working in a bastard call centre !

By: Anton Dator

Anton Dator — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:14:42 +0000

I believe that this was uncalled for. Please be careful with what you write next time.

By: Anton

Anton — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:58:37 +0000

Pretty interesting blog you got here, Helga. My girlfriend was “googling” my name and saw this. She found it amusing. Don’t worry, my little swimmers are still are still alive and kickin’. Kudos to the blog!Keep it up you’re doing great.See you in our next HS reunion!

By: Lalon

Lalon — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 11:41:15 +0000

I’ve been there, been that. The thing is, you really have to make a move and go where your instincts tells you to go. Your happiness should suffice above all. I hope everyone that’re working in a call center gets to realize this.

Nice post. Very nostalgic as it reminds of a similar post I made a few months back. ;)

I gotta say that I’m so much happier now. Hope you’ll be as well.

By: Ann

Ann — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:12:35 +0000

Your post is brimming with resolve. I’ve no doubt that you’ll be doing something noteworthy in the future.

You also have an amazing mom. People like her are quite rare I think.

By: sam

sam — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 10:20:00 +0000

helgrr
you’ve been working there for a year and a half? feels like forever. i remember we were talking about this. it used to be seen as a phase, and i’m still hoping it is :) dear lord you deserve so much better than that job. weee :) christmas!

By: Kristine

Kristine — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 04:03:17 +0000

aww… i understand. eventually. i left the callcenter thing but got stuck in the graveyard sched. you’ll find something!