Right... I couldn't believe it myself. Joseph Brent Lardizabal undergoing what is publicly deduced as 'growing up'. I just realized something - It is relatively impossible to sit down and take five to really ponder on things you've done for the first time when (and I stress) THEY COME ONE AFTER THE OTHER IN A MONTH.
Screw the suspense. In a matter of days I graduated, I turned 21, I got a girlfriend, and I got my first paycheck. There, no more sugarcoating. Now I have to ask the more weathered and experienced of youse, Will it all slow down any soon?
The little voice nailed to the back of my head says, "I'll get used to it."
Oh kay. To tell you honestly I cannot take this heavy successive helping of life tossed over to me, especially when I acknoledge the fact that I am not the only victim of the events that have been happening.
I must admit that helping total strangers halfway around the world through a telephone is a really big high for me.
However, do take note of the following:
The schedule, albeit mandatory and what really should be since we're 12 hours ahead of our customers, is still so fucking ridiculous, and is a really big low for me.
Most of the time, empathy and conformity to procedure do not mix. The difficult policies I have enforce in every call which may compromise customer satisfaction is a really big low for me.
The pay sucks. Or I need more control over the money I get.
To the left of where I'm currently at, while I'm typing this down, there's a small framed ditty entitled 'Love your work'. I'm slowly learning that this fact is easier said than done. Is it that, or did I bite off more than I could chew by stepping into that call center?
One thing's for sure, I guess: Things are changing, and it's too early too tell if they're for better or for worse.
So I'm gonna bitch in anticipation and act accordingly.
later.