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Title: Just waiting for the phone to ring
Post by: tjshorty on August 06, 2020, 01:58:29 pm
I found another way to work from home.  I am finishing up certification.  At first I was excited about it, now I am nervous.  This isn't the first time that I have tried to run a home based business. This one seems to be a bit easier than what I had tried before.  Pretty sure that the kids understand to leave me alone during work hours.  That was a problem years ago.  I will be an inbound call rep.  I like that.  Not having to make dials.  Just wait for the phone to ring.   
Title: Re: Just waiting for the phone to ring
Post by: dreamyxo on August 06, 2020, 09:36:16 pm
I worked in a call center for seven years and hated every year except for one when I wasn't on the phones.  I prefer to find work from home jobs that don't entail talking to anyone on the phone.  Good luck with that.
Title: Re: Just waiting for the phone to ring
Post by: ccandpam on August 07, 2020, 05:50:11 am
Congrats! I wish you luck on your first call. I hope that it goes very well for you.
Title: Re: Just waiting for the phone to ring
Post by: ghunter on August 07, 2020, 07:33:40 am
Don't know if would like to be on the phones all the time.  Good Luck
Title: Re: Just waiting for the phone to ring
Post by: makeblessed on August 07, 2020, 11:37:12 am
I hope all goes well for you, nice when one can find a home based business that works for them.
Title: Re: Just waiting for the phone to ring
Post by: aflyingmonkey on August 07, 2020, 11:43:32 am
Congratulations!
How very exciting for you, I hope it works out :)
Title: Re: Just waiting for the phone to ring
Post by: pkrahmer on August 07, 2020, 11:58:26 am
good luck!
Keep us posted! :rainbow: :peace: :wave:
Title: Re: Just waiting for the phone to ring
Post by: tjshorty on August 07, 2020, 01:12:55 pm
so far as it turns out the soft phone system keeps pausing my calls.  Trying to figure out why that is happening.
Title: Re: Just waiting for the phone to ring
Post by: potluck6 on August 07, 2020, 04:37:33 pm
what is an inbound call rep. usually hate telemarketers sometimes answer just for a joke or if bored.
Title: Re: Just waiting for the phone to ring
Post by: mrisha on August 12, 2020, 09:35:43 am
Talking to other people all day is horrible.  Being a telemarketer is the worst job that was ever created.  I tried that some years ago, but after doing the job for 1 day,  I had enough.  Doing this job as a primary has to be awful.  I hate talking to people.
Title: Re: Just waiting for the phone to ring
Post by: betlynjua on August 12, 2020, 10:26:55 am
I found another way to work from home.  I am finishing up certification.  At first I was excited about it, now I am nervous.  This isn't the first time that I have tried to run a home based business. This one seems to be a bit easier than what I had tried before.  Pretty sure that the kids understand to leave me alone during work hours.  That was a problem years ago.  I will be an inbound call rep.  I like that.  Not having to make dials.  Just wait for the phone to ring.   
I wish you all the best.  It's a good thing that you're O.K. being a phone person. I don't like the phone; never have.  I remember as a kid, when the landline phone would ring, I would try to run the other way. 

My husband and I own our business.  I assist him but most of the assistance does not involve talking on the phone. 

Hopefully the kids do know the importance of allowing you to work without interruptions.
Title: Re: Just waiting for the phone to ring
Post by: teresa3200 on August 12, 2020, 04:33:06 pm
Good luck! I hope it is a great job!
Title: Re: Just waiting for the phone to ring
Post by: heypeg on August 12, 2020, 04:36:09 pm
I hope everything works out great for you.
Title: Re: Just waiting for the phone to ring
Post by: countrygirl12 on August 13, 2020, 06:39:29 am
I found another way to work from home.  I am finishing up certification.  At first I was excited about it, now I am nervous.  This isn't the first time that I have tried to run a home based business. This one seems to be a bit easier than what I had tried before.  Pretty sure that the kids understand to leave me alone during work hours.  That was a problem years ago.  I will be an inbound call rep.  I like that.  Not having to make dials.  Just wait for the phone to ring.   

You are running a home based business?  So you started your own business?  Or you are working for someone else as a customer service agent?
Title: Re: Just waiting for the phone to ring
Post by: countrygirl12 on August 13, 2020, 06:42:58 am
what is an inbound call rep. usually hate telemarketers sometimes answer just for a joke or if bored.

Sometimes people say things in ways to make it sound like it is more than it is. smh It sounds like a customer service agent that takes inbound calls.  Like when you call Amazon or your credit card company and somebody answers your call.  The majority of those people are working from home.  I have applied for a couple of positions like that and interviewed for one.  For whatever reason it has never worked out. Personally I would rather do the live chat.

Usually the only calls you make are calling customers back and they should expect your call.  Sad is even in these situations people will smart off when they answer the phone because they expect you to be a telemarketer.
Title: Re: Just waiting for the phone to ring
Post by: countrygirl12 on August 13, 2020, 06:46:07 am
Talking to other people all day is horrible.  Being a telemarketer is the worst job that was ever created.  I tried that some years ago, but after doing the job for 1 day,  I had enough.  Doing this job as a primary has to be awful.  I hate talking to people.

This is not telemarketing.  The OP said it is an "Inbound Call Rep" which would mean you just take calls.  There is actually a call center that works with multiple companies about 40 minutes from my home.  I could have a job there if I wanted it.  They are always hiring so it must not be too good of a job. lol  Some people love jobs like this.  I have talked to people with Amazon that seemed to love to talk to people. 
Title: Re: Just waiting for the phone to ring
Post by: nannycoe1 on August 13, 2020, 08:33:46 am
good luck and be ready for slot of h as ngus
Title: Re: Just waiting for the phone to ring
Post by: suemgross on August 15, 2020, 05:21:36 am
Good luck with your new job!!  I hope it works out for you!!  I still go to the office everyday.....even during the quarantine I was still required to come in every day. 
Title: Re: Just waiting for the phone to ring
Post by: plennis on August 15, 2020, 10:32:30 am
Good luck hope it works out well for you.  If you have to work you may as well like what you have to do.
Title: Re: Just waiting for the phone to ring
Post by: pstovall on August 15, 2020, 10:42:02 am
Don't be nervous!  You might just enjoy this new venture to the fullest plus make some money.  Best Wishes!