*Hug* Don't worry so much about it. Real life happens.

Here's hoping someone wises up.

"Real life happens."

Damnit all, if that's not the most depressing thing I've heard all year. And I'd rant and rave if it weren't so inherently true. =(

*pat-pat* It's okay, just do your best.

*Hug and pat* don't worry about it

Ohhh, well here's hoping you can go back to that work at the call center then, I've long avoided beurocratic positions myself.

I hope things get better.

heres hoping things work out for you then! *gives a hug* no worries. i`m ridiculously behind on my watch list anyway.

*hugs* Take all the time you need, I won't go anywhere. ^_^ I do hope things get better for you, and soon.

That was my world until I quit my job at the end of November I'm not recommending that to you at this point, I had my own antique business started to fall back on (formerly a hobby, now my main source of income) by the time I quit the old job. Of course, other than a few sketches on scratch paper, I could never draw at work, but my old job wore me out so much mentally that I usually couldn't do much when I got home either.

Hopefully, you'll be proven right and things can go back to the way you were comfortable with. But if it goes on and you are feeling miserable, the time may come for you to jump ship, so it doesn't hurt to start looking into other options.

It's so hard for me to understand that emotionally. I was raised on a farm, where you worked hard and that was that. So every place I've worked at, I work hard, make myself invaluable and remain easy to get along with. But nobody really values that anymore, it feels. I don't mind putting in a rough day's work as long as it means I can do it tomorrow.

You're definitely right. If things don't improve, and fast, I'm tossing in with someone, anyone else.

That sounds like the ship I put myself in. ... knock on wood, I haven't gone without a job for very long in my life, and I'm always missed and given great references when I leave, but damn'd if they don't wear me bone thin in the process.


I would suggest, to you, instead of hoping, waiting, or even praying... walk up to your boss's boss. Not your boss, because he is probably so far down on the totem that when the order came, he just listened. That's all he's gonna do. Listen. No. Go to the guy who's on a different floor, but yet everyone knows where his office is. Don't just storm the dude. SET UP AN APPOINTMENT. He'll probably actually say that isn't necessary. If that's the case, tell him you want a few minutes of his time. Explain to him you've noticed the company is not doing so hot without a call center. Any problems you've come across. Especially mention it if you've found yourself answering one of those call-center type calls just because there's nobody else to do it.

You have to be very careful about your stated position on the subject. Never mention you're unhappy or uncomfortable where you're at. If push comes to shove, that's like leaving your weak ankle exposed. If they don't budge, all they've got to do is sweep you out the door and there goes all the push, and they can go back to business as usual. Unfortunately, shove can also just step right out of the way, which will have you stumbling blind through the corporate ladder. If they think you're good for one solution that you might be good for them all, or, good for atleast enough until your body brakes so they can get some other stoop to come in. Basically, they might offer/put you in a position higher then what you are, or what you were. Even if it's just "head call center guy" you're probably gonna have tons more paper work and people actually breathing down your neck. Be very clear that answering calls is what you know how to do. That you're not some hotshot.

... frankly, I'd take the farm life, myself.

The creator of FMA was raised that way as well, led to her philosophical principles about equivalent trade. A lot of the world is industrialized, simulated these days... So work is treated as a statistic quota you fulfill and this dehumanizes it. You won't feel a personal attachment or man to man appreciation, you just do your check's worth and employment will value you based on rigid accolades.

It's disappointing.

I'm like that in my own job and they value it but unfortunately my boss isn't in a position to do much for me. If it weren't for the people and the flexible schedule I wouldn't have stayed as long as I have. At least everyone appreciates the effort I put in.

It definitely doesn't hurt to keep searching for something better. No free time and mind-numbing work are pretty big problems that can't be left unaddressed for too long.

If they bring back the Call Center, make sure they notice your experience with it. No sense hiring an unknown when they're got a surefire in the company.

Sorry to hear about what's been going on with your current job. Here's hoping things start to get a lot less tedious for you very soon. =3

Gosh. This sounds pretty bad. I know how dead boring such a job is. I had to do similar. I didn't have the guts to leave, but they let me go and I found a better job afterwards. I am so glad about that ^^

aww man that sucks *gives you big suportive hug* heres hoping things go back to normal soon or you find something better.

*huggles* its ok buddy I understand

Here's hoping they open it back up! Which would mean they notice they're actually losing money from not having it. Sometimes, with how the economy is ran nowadays, that's wishful thinking.

Its part of life. We understand :3 Don't try so hard to please us :3 but do know we'll be waiting for you whenever you need an ear to pour words into.

I wonder if one of the required credits for a Business Administration degree is Self-Lobotomy 201.

Aww man. I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope you make it through! *hug*

Ah, call centers.

Always run by psychotics.

I'm back working in one as we speak. Aaaaand am not allowed to do a thing except watch the phone. *Grumble* No multitask 4 u.

That sounds like a real nightmare.. I hope some kind of alternative to that job comes your way soon!

That rather rots, I'm sorry to hear that you've been put through this sort of thing. I do hope that things get put into your favor soon enough.

Well, at least you didn`t get let go. And I really hope things improve for you soon. I know how it feels to be in a tight spot like that.

I hope the best for you Nori. I figured you were just more active at InkBunny where less folks will scrutinize your works.

I can wait for some good art.

So dont rush yourself.

:3

*Hugs tight* Sorry to hear things aren't working out perfectly! Don't worry, all of us understand! <3