When I first heard this song a few months back, it made me realize how much the call center industry is becoming part of Filipino culture. Though I personally think that working in call centers is so much more than American accents and perfect diction, it is true that the job pays rent and buys one’s addictions. For most Filipino call center employees, this is definitely their cash job.
If you listen to OPM, you might have heard this song already. But for my readers outside the Philippines, here’s something that might amuse you.
Here’s the music video:
Call Center by Cambio
Now let’s get one thing clear
I dont really want to be here
But they pay me for my perfect diction
I got money for my addictions
3 Responses to “Call Center by Cambio”
So, LJ, what do you personally think of the song? I hear that some people find this song a bit offensive.
i havent listened to this song but based on feedback, it’s a crappy song with amateur musicians
Eugene: I’m in between.
Let me explain myself…
I’m offended because the song makes me feel like my work is all form and no substance. As I mentioned, I personally believe that working in a call center is more than just American accents and perfect diction. There’s so many different skills which I thought I never needed. In my company, it is very common to be sent to training every once in a while for skill enhancement which a call center devotes a huge budget for performance improvement.
However, I’m also amused because when I started out, that’s how I felt. I wanted out after 2 months. Most call center employees start out in the industry really young, and without proper coaching and mentoring, can end up as shallow as the song portrays.
Hazel: I’m not a big music critic, but the music is good, the lyrics make me cringe.
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