I am really starting to feel the stress of not having found a full time job. I know I've only been here in Nebraska since late May, but I started my searching in January. I'm not worried about my money running out, because I do have enough reserves if I had to use them to last a good while, but like I said, I really don't want to use them that way.
To add to my stress, I am in danger of losing my part time call center job. I had been doing really well. However last night I got back some evaluations that are foreboding. In fact one of them could have had me instantly fired, but they gave me another chance.
What had I done that was so terrible? I had miscoded an answer to a question, which caused several subsequent follow up questions to be skipped. The bizarre thing is that I had even clarified the answers with the person. Skipping questions is cause for termination. I signed a note last night saying that I know if it happens again, I will be fired.
This job is already stressful enough for what it pays, and now my stress level had tripled. I made this mistake on a survey that took 7:30 minutes. So I'm guessing this was one where the person had made it clear they weren't interested in taking much time, so I was trying to go really fast. I went too fast apparently. 
The really sad thing is that on Sunday and last night I finally managed to complete enough surveys to earn more than the base amount.
I was already fearful of skipping questions before, but now I'm triply fearful. It isn't just about the money now - now I've been at this job long enough I'm going to have to put it down on applications. I *really* don't want to put down that I was fired. Especially because they call skipping questions a form of cheating the surveys - which is not what I'm trying to do at all. It's gonna make me look really bad just when I need to look really good.
All I want to do right now is eat junkfood.
Stressed
July 15th, 2014 at 02:38 pm
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July 15th, 2014 at 03:41 pm 1405438909
I hope you get another job. You are in my prayers right now.
July 15th, 2014 at 03:42 pm 1405438954
I hope you find another job soon. As, for putting this job on your resume, I have never heard of being required to list every job you've ever had (unless maybe for a government job?) If this job isn't relevant to other jobs you are applying to why do you have to reference it? Especially if it is only part time?
July 15th, 2014 at 03:48 pm 1405439324
Butterscotch you're right. I just need to slow down and make sure I'm accurate. If the person hangs up, then they hang up. I need to have this job listed so I don't have a job gap.
July 15th, 2014 at 04:12 pm 1405440762
I worked in telemarketing/customer service for over 4 years and it is stressful at times. I did like the one where I worked for a major mutual fund company. I liked talking to people about their investments.
Aren't there call centers for insurance companies there? I'll try to find the one I'm thinking of.
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July 15th, 2014 at 09:02 pm 1405458152
CCF - I really don't think I'm cut out for a call center long term. I really don't like how everyone is in their little cubicle and you rarely even say hi to anyone. I know people's names only because I hear them introducing themselves on the phone. I need more interaction than that. I really don't like the idea of being a sub, but if I still haven't found something by August, I'll put my name in the hat for sub jobs.
That would be great to be in touch.
Ceejay - Up til last night I was thinking they'd be a good recent reference. Now, yeah, won't be using them as a reference.
SecretaryS - Yes, I have. nada
MEC - Thanks. I think I'm going to hang on til I get fired or get a full time job. I need something to get me out of the apartment for a few hours, not to mention the little bit I earn there helps the savings cushion last longer.
July 16th, 2014 at 02:51 pm 1405522319
July 23rd, 2014 at 02:46 am 1406083574
Deep breaths and great news about the other opportunity with the city! Did they ask for references for the back ground check? Might want to let anyone they may call know about the background check so they are not caught off guard.