I Hate My Job And Need To Get A New One And I Hate My Life

Wednesday nights are always the calm before the storm. Thursdays are my Mondays. I always start feeling worse with my tremors on Wednesday nights because I just don’t want to face the next day. I work on phones, and the customers tend to be very nasty because they are calling for technical support. I am not meant to handle this much abuse, and would rather be working a less stressful job, but I’m lucky to have a job right now in these rough times.

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Carissimi · 70-79, F

I feel for anyone who is in a job that makes them unhappy. It’s also not the best time to find another job. I find the best way to counter abuse is to feel compassion for the person. Imagine they are stressed out, going through a terrible ordeal, and their pain is spilling over to you. Be professional and be kind and as helpful as possible, knowing you may be helping someone who needs a little kindness in their life. You need kindness too, but this is your job, and the more love you give to others, the better it will help you. Seriously.

PoisonLace · 41-45, F

Much appreciated advice. I have gotten yelled at a lot by customers, so some of them don’t care how nice I am, but I still keep my cool. There’s only so much abuse I can handle, though, so finding another job that doesn’t deal with customers is in my health’s best at this point. interest@Carissimi

Carissimi · 70-79, F

Yes, you do need another job. My suggestion is just for the interim to help you through it. More for you than anyone else. @PoisonLace

NightsWatch · M

holy shit ...this is my situation to a tee ..i dont work in tech support but at this point ...im almost wishing they would fire me ...this job is not worth it for me ...

hugs

PoisonLace · 41-45, F

Sometimes I feel like quitting, but then I remember it’s better to have a job before quitting because of all the bills on autopay. @NightsWatch

DudeistPriest · M

I was in your situation as I was forced to sell cars Mon-Sat for over a year to make ends meet. I took a lot of vile and vulgar crap from both management and odious customers just so I could put food on the table. I did what I had to do so I wouldn't lose my house but it was turning me into a totally different person. Even my family and friends began to notice.

Fortunately my job search efforts paid off and I got a much better job. I sold my last car, told my boss I was made an offer elsewhere, and moments later I walked out with my blood pressure noticeably dropping back to normal. Do what you have to do, but keep up your job search efforts and one day you [i]will [/i]have a better job. Good luck.

PoisonLace · 41-45, F

Yeah, I am trying to have a job before leaving. @DudeistPriest

SW-User

Does your employer provide any resources to help make the interactions more tolerable?

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SW-User

@PoisonLace ugh. Hopefully you can find the right mindset so that the abusive words don’t land so hard on you.

PoisonLace · 41-45, F

It’s gotten a little easier since I started last July, but there are still the occasional customers that break me down. I end up having to take a break to cry, but my skin has gotten a little thicker. Hopefully this job doesn’t turn me too tough, but I’m glad I’m crying less. Guess that’s a win, but I still want out. @SW-User

SW-User

@PoisonLace carrot, egg, coffee. When immersed in the harsh conditions of boiling water these three things react very differently. The carrot becomes softer and weaker. The egg becomes hardened. The ideal situation is to be the coffee, because the coffee transforms the water.

iamnikki · 31-35, F

I'm sorry about that. I hate Sunday nights for the stress Monday brings. Maybe move the phone away from your ear when the customer is telling or being irate

PoisonLace · 41-45, F

I wish I could, but it’s a headset. @iamnikki

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