TGIF

I didn't get all my frustrations out in yesterday's rant so I figured I would continue. People are so rude. Another pet peeve of mine is when I answer the phone and the caller cuts me off in greeting, which states the name of my company. It's not like I give a 5 minute monologue. I have to say that. It's not because I think I sound cool or I love it so much. Don't be rude and cut me off. The solicitors are the worst. I guess they are soooo busy with their super important jobs that they don't have 15 seconds to let me say what I need to say. Then they abruptly cut me off and hang up on me when I tell them the person they are calling to speak with is not in their office. As Stephanie Tanner on Full House would say "How rude!"

It just makes me mad. I am a person. I am just doing my job. Stop being a jerk.

I other news I couldn't be more thrilled that this weekend has finally come. I loooooooooooooooooooove football. I am so glad the season is here! I am excited about going to the game tomorrow. Also, it's a holiday weekend. I know I appreciated holidays when I was in school but I now have even more appreciation for them. Perspective changes when you begin working full time and have a limited amount of vacation time. Holidays take on a whole new meaning.

That being said, I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday weekend and Cheers! Football season is here!

Repeat: I love my job, I love my job, I love my job

I'm not saying I don't like my job, but everyone has parts of their job that they do not enjoy. For a portion of the day I answer the phones (as well as do other things -- read: I am not "just a receptionist"). One of the most annoying things people ask me is "Do you know a better time to call back?" Usually this is asked by a solicitor that the absent recipient does not want to speak to the first place. What bugs me is that contrary to popular belief, I do not read minds. I am not a personal secretary. I do not have a schedule of every minute of every working day for everyone in the office. They don't want to talk to you to begin with. Stop calling. Leave me alone. Of course I do not say these things, because I enjoy receiving a paycheck and eating, sleeping indoors, etc. But boy do I wish I could.

Some people get so rude with me too. I guess they think I am "just a receptionist." Jerks. One guy was so rude to me when I told him we weren't interested in the software he was marketing. I have a clue for you buddy -- if I told you we weren't interested, what makes you think getting an attitude with me is going to really get you any further?

Just a little hint to everyone out there: when you call a place of business be polite to the individual who answers the phone. Don't expect them to know everything, but do expect them to point you in the right direction. Give them a break, usually they will be appreciative.

That is all.

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