Sudden change of plans
Just got word from my team lead that there’ll be a change in my schedule.
Just to give you guys a brief backgrounder, I’m not the type of person that can go to sleep at the drop of a hat. I have what I call Circadian Rhthym Unadjustible Disorder (CRUD). I started out my call center life reporting at 3am in the morning. A sudden, unexpected change in team manager and I found myself clocking it at 1am. A few weeks later I was given the heads up that by 2am I should be in my seat taking calls. Then the inexcusible move to the 12am time slot. My sleep time had reduced to 4 hours a day: 2 hours after shift and 2 hours before… Not the ideal if you ask me.
Now back to the latest change in schedule… I have to be logged in and ready to sooth grieving "valued" customers by 10pm! Talk about "major adjustment necessary"! What’s worse I used to have my day off on Sundays and Mondays… now my rest days are Thursday and Friday.It’s December guys! A brief glance at the calendar and you’ll notice the most important days to spend with your family fall on a Sunday…On the bright side, I’ll be home to celebrate my mom’s birthday on the 15th and my dad’s birthday on the 29th. Personally, I think that’s more than enough of a compensation…
December 9th, 2006 at 9:39 am
Kuya Rey, i didn’t know that you decided to give call centers a try and even be enjoying it. One of your testimonials says that you are number 1. Great job! Moreover, I can’t hesitate but compliment your blog by saying that I am blessed to find you taking changes positively. Rock on!
December 11th, 2006 at 12:00 am
If not for Christ bro!
December 11th, 2006 at 5:58 am
Hi, i can very much relate to you …i’ve been having split offs for a month now, and the four hour sleep 2hrs after my call center work and 2hrs after my part time teaching work…we’re zombies…i’ve been that for almost 3yrs now…nevertheless enjoy the holidays…we’re spending it at work again, my 3rd christmas and new year spent at work…=)Stay cool.
December 13th, 2006 at 9:18 am
I understand kuya. Keep the Light in you shining. God bless.
December 17th, 2006 at 2:35 am
same here pooks! Zombies indeed, hehehe interestingly the subject of my latest blog. You take care now!