Call Centre work

[shazzabell]

I've worked in retail for sixteen years and I'm sick of it. I'm considering working in a call centre, but I've heard it's a tedious job. I'm literally tired of standing around and picking up after people, so I long for a job where I can sit on my backside not doing much, LoL! Is working in a call centre really boring though?

[RATTER15]

If its cold calling etc, try to imagine all the abuse you will be getting and I dont think you will be earning much either also will not look good on any CV.
Jumping out of the frying pan into the fire seems to come to mind

[spaced]

done call centre before.....NEVER AGAIN!!!

[BagPussAA]

I think it depends on what type of call centre you work for. It can get a bit tedious but then so can most jobs. I work for a breakdown organisation on the phones but do it from home rather than in the call centre and it is alot more relaxed than when I was on site. It makes a lovely change having spend a long time in retail myself. It makes a difference that it is not face to face as well.

[BagPussAA]

PS I am on a very good wage too! And i get bonuses for doing my job properly and no commision because I am not selling anything.

[shazzabell]

I might give it a go. If I didn't like it I could always go back to retail. Thanks for your replies.