Wow. Six years, almost!
@Rohvannyn (3098)
United States
December 31, 2015 2:40pm CST
Early in January, I'll have been at my current job for 6 years. That may not seem like much to some, but it's the longest I've been at one job in about twenty years of work history. It's that much already? I bounced around from caregiving job to caregiving job, mostly because of the company and not me. I had a great job for a few years but that was outsourced to India. I did this and that and the other thing. But for the last six years, I've been doing call center work - which I used to hate - but the people I work with and the decentish pay and the location have made it not only bearable but actually fun at times.
I like being well known at a place. I like having respect and showing respect. I like having the chance not just to help customers, but my coworkers. It's nice to be able to finally show the world that I really am stable and not just some flake!
Happy New Year, everyone!
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@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
2 Jan 16
I am impressed you managed that long at call center work. I am at the same company where I started in the call center, but within a year I hopped departments, that was horrible awful miserable work. I got tired of being forced to sound like a used car salesman pedding products. I was in BILLING, not sales. Let me educate sure, but quit making me ask if they wanna buy stuff a gillion times
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@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
3 Jan 16
@Rohvannyn yeah, that's why I hopped departments, no sales requirements here I do more with techs than any other people now
@Rohvannyn (3098)
• United States
2 Jan 16
I can't stand that either and wouldn't last a minute. In the pharmacy area I at least get to feel like I'm helping people.
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@Rohvannyn (3098)
• United States
1 Jan 16
Thanks! Happy New Year to you too! I just finished the third drawing for my dragon coloring book.
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@sallypup (58169)
• Centralia, Washington
1 Jan 16
@Rohvannyn Coloring books for adults are very in.
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@celticeagle (159572)
• Boise, Idaho
31 Dec 15
Yes, being well liked in your job is important. Happy New Year!
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@maezee (41997)
• United States
14 Jan 16
Congratulations! That's a big deal and a long time. It's nice to feel like you have confidence and experience at your job - that's an unforgettable feeling. I personally have only worked at my current job for 1.5 years - not quite enough for me to even say I have complete hang of things yet. My previous job I had worked at for over 7 years, and I felt similar to you - it feels good to have friends in the company, experience, training other people and helping co-workers because you know so much. Congratulations and happy anniversary!
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@Rohvannyn (3098)
• United States
14 Jan 16
Thank you very much! You definitely do know how I feel, then. Happy New Year to you!
@swissheart (6482)
• Romania
1 Jan 16
it's good that you reached stability when it comes to your profession
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@GardenGerty (157675)
• United States
1 Jan 16
It is good to have that recognition and to feel at home in a job.
@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
31 Dec 15
It's long for you. Have a Safe and Happy New Year.
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@trivia79 (7828)
• El Segundo, California
31 Dec 15
Many people are also like you. Career shifters! As of the present time, I don't see myself working or will last a year in a call center company. I have the courage to say this because I'm still young.
Many people decided to work in a BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) company because of the high paying salary they offer and they required almost any college/highschool degree anyone have taken. 
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