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The Demon Telemarketing
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The Demon Telemarketing |
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Diane Coway Member
since 2002-08-01
Posts 61USA |
The colors kaleidoscope, Mingle and mesh together, Without taking a pause. Blues running into greens, Yellows, oranges, and reds, Trapped in a small cubicle. Cringing as computer dials, Praying for a friendly voice. Minutes seem an eternity. Running out of the building, Refusing to re-enter there, In fear insanity would win. A sigh of relief-- Never again…No more… Free of the cubicle! Coway (C) 2000 Revised 1/3/03 |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Diane, Never been in that situation, but feel like I have now. Interesting write. Warm regards, Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
I have a sister who used to do telemarketing. I always thought it seemed quite a horrible job.. you've explained well and confirmed my thoughts. Good write. Always, Alyssa - And so it was that time stood still - |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
glad i didn't try that job! |
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
It's a thankless job - and it's become so terribly intrusive to our home and family lives, hasn't it? I think even folks who do the job prefer not to be on the receiving end of such calls. You've portrayed the anguish of the insider well here, Diane - I'm glad you got out - It's a thankless entity. My defense has simply become my CallerID - If I don't answer, I don't have to be rude...  |
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visitvenus Member
since 2002-12-30
Posts 101PA, USA |
Nice to get the view from the other side. I always try to be polite, because I do know what telemarketers have to go through -- we in the market research industry have been plagued by people just THINKING we're going to try to sell them something. Personally, I think the only job that would be worse is the customer service operator -- having to ANSWER calls from people screaming about stuff. Good luck to you and I hope you find a job you can love! -Venus |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Hmmmm...thank you for showing the other side of these 'demon' callers. I try hard not to be rude, but these calls have become so intrusive. Our state has just put into effect a new law, "Do Not Call." It allows residents to sign up to block telemarketing calls to our homes and if telemarketing firms ignore a signed up phone number, there is a $5,500 fine per violation. Not quite sure how it's enforced, but I can't wait to see if it really works. Nice job of writing ... Marti |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I've been in that spot before. Now as a receiver, I usually just say 'No, thank you' and hang up. Occasionally I will ask if they get paid by the number of calls even if they don't make a sale. (yes, there are a few companies that do this) If they say yes, I give them 2 minutes. |
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Diane Coway Member
since 2002-08-01
Posts 61USA |
LOL...enjoyed your replies. I only did this for a few months in the year 2000. Wrote the poem, found it in my files and re-vised it before posting. Not a good job, but I do feel sorry for the people doing it...after being one for even a short while. In answer to the question. Paid very low, only got commission, (Which is also very small) on calls that said Yes to the product and bought. I am not sure how other telemarketer companies do this. |
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Rainbowdust Member
since 2002-12-05
Posts 320Sydney, Australia |
Lol.. Been doing telemarketing for two months and still going! And if it wasn't for the other wonderful people working there, it'd be the bane of my existence! Never heard a poem about it before though, thanks for sharing! The soul would have no rainbows, had the eyes no tears. |
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