Working Vacation | Sunday, March 23rd, 2008
Posted in Vacation, Experience, Ramblings, Call Center Perks

After spending approximately 19 days and 4 hours in Florida, I’m heading back home to family and friends. Training was a blast in Orlando and the people here treated me and my team like family. I worked like a man possessed for 9 hours a day but when the weekend came - WHAPAK!!!!
It was […]

Starting Over | Saturday, March 15th, 2008
Posted in Experience, Call Center Perks, Careers

I finally got myself enough time to write in the blog. I’ve been busy as a bee these past few weeks since I transfered jobs (AGAIN) and its been a non-stop joy ride.
The call center industry is a small community and most companies are known by reputation. You hear a lot of stories, both […]

Purchasing Power | Friday, January 4th, 2008
Posted in Experience, Opinions, Call Center Perks, Careers, Funny

A co-worker of mine, Jill, made a comment. She said I have a lot of shoes.
I was taken aback by it. Believe me I was. So when I went home today, I counted all my shoes.
I have 46 pairs, all except 7 were bought with my own income, but only 27 of those are the […]

The Medical Leave (I wish I never had) | Monday, May 21st, 2007
Posted in Call Center Perks, Daily Stress

One reason why I haven’t written about work is because I actually haven’t been going to work. I was diagnosed with appendicitis last month and had to undergo surgery. The doctor said I needed to take a medical leave for 3 weeks. Now I need to wait about two more months until I can be […]

Payday (With a cherry on top) | Friday, March 16th, 2007
Posted in Call Center Perks

We usually get our salary 1-2 days before the actual payday. Gary and I have actually figured out a way to know if our salary has gone in. We have our own ATM at the office inside the diner. So the moment we see this long line, we know that we got money.
Every 15th and […]