A new job, new stories...

So, about a week ago, I started a new job at Platinum Protection, one of those security companies that people go to do summer sales for. I'm working in their call center scheduling, which I have to confess isn't totally exciting, because I would much rather work somewhere else teaching, but it pays pretty well, and I need to start working again.



One nice thing about call centers, though, is that you do get several interesting situations because you're calling and talking to all sorts of people in a variety of situations, which make for great stories sometimes. One entertaining thing happened the other day when I was making outbound calls to verify if some technitians had visited some people. One of the numbers that I called wasn't home, but the answering machine picked up and went something like this:



"Hello, you have reached John and Jevon. We have a way of making a person feel older, bigger, and more secure. We can build your confidence, and help you accomplish daily tasks in a way that leaves you complete. You are extremely important to us. You are special and can accomplish anything. There is nothing you can't do if you put your mind to it. John and Jevon. Motivational teachers. Today matters. You are now empowered."



I have to confess. I felt rather powerful for the rest of the day.