Its been awhile since I’ve graced the blog, due to work and other stuff. Please bear with me if I’m not up to par just yet. I’ll be writing a bit while LJ is on vacation.

Now I have worked in this industry for over 5 years now and I’ve noticed that alot of people resign due to health reasons. Thats understandable since the majority of the people who work in call centers smoke, drink or party after their shift (in some cases its all of the above). I myself am guilty of chain smoking my ass to kingdom come. If you don’t slow down and take better care of yourself, you will definitely feel the effects of your lifestyle. Here are a few health problems call center peeps are liable to get from:

SMOKING:

Smoking causes many forms of cancer, particularly lung cancer, cancer of the kidney, cancer of the larynx and head and neck, breast cancer, bladder, esophagus, pancreas, and stomach. It also increases the chances of Cardiovascular disease, Respiratory ailments and Buerger’s Disease (an acute inflammation and thrombosis (clotting) of arteries and veins of the hands and feet). It can also lead to birth defects of pregnant smokers’ offspring and impotence (GASP!!!!)

ALCOHOL DRINKING:

Alcohol consumption causes Alcoholic liver disease.

COFFEE:

Excessive coffee consumption may lead to a magnesium deficiency and may be a risk factor for coronary heart disease.

Luckily most call centers/ BPO’s have health plans that help save us from the rigors of work and unhealthy lifestyle habits. If you work during ungodly hours, its a good bet that you should take good care of yourself. Exercise, a good diet and lack of vices is the key to have a lasting career in my industry. As for me…… Its in my New Year’s Resolution =p

”Nuff Said!