My Weekend Job

[cindylee]

So I was looking to make some extra money and try not to be drop-dead tired from it. I applied over a month ago at a teleservices company. Took some tests. Got some training and now I am almost at the end of my second month at this job. Anytime you see an infomercial or ad on TV that has an 800 number, think of me. I am the person who takes the orders for all these thing. From those kinoki foot pads to real girls amateur videos, I sell it all. I work graveyard...from 1am until 9am on Friday nights and Saturday nights. And yes I do get my share of "those" kinds of calls and believe me they do more than just heavy breathing! But for every one of those calls there is another that makes you realize just how lucky you really are. Like the call I received from a woman who had lost her husband 18 months ago in a construction accident..a steel beam fell on him while he was working in another state. Instantly killing him. Every day and evening they called each other. At 9:23 one morning he called her and they said their I love you's. At 9:26 he was killed. This woman was looking to purchase some life insurance for herself so that her son would have enough money to bury her. Those are the kinds of calls that make you feel that you are not the only person hurting in this world. Every weekend I get my compassion levels recharged just a little more. And I realize how very lucky I am to be still here and doing all the things I do. For all my friends here, I wish you only a good day. Let those who mean the most to you know that they matter to you. No matter how many times you have to tell them. Hugs to you all, Cindy

[deirdre612]

Cindy, I've always wondered what sort of person does that kind of job, and now I know! I'm really glad you're getting out and doing something to occupy your time, as well as making a few $$$$ - always a good thing. I reckon you'd be more than capable of putting "those" callers in their place too!

I grew up in a family where we didn't say we love you very much, so I make a point of telling my kids all the time that I love them to bits. Its really sweet hearing them say it back, and see their little smiles. Makes me smile back. And thats what life is all about.

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Cindy

Wow! Guess this job brought you more than just the $$. We all get into a "Why Me?" mood and then it takes something like this to know that we can still function and others have it worst.
Barb