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crimson's Articles In Business
July 19, 2004 by crimson
My job requires me to interact with many strangers from the US, daily. In a nutshell, I help problem-solve for our employer, asking clients relevant questions pertaining to electronic malfunction. Yes, we get calls regarding billing and internet support, but most of the calls that I respond to are strictly troubleshooting issues. It's no surprise that I interact with many assholes throughout the day. Assholes who, probably, if they weren't talking face-to-face with me, wouldn't dare to ...
July 21, 2004 by crimson
December 12, 2005 by crimson
I've been at my job now for 557 days. Since the spring, I've had four supervisors, and now I know that this current one is the keeper. She's motivating, upfront, and while she's busy like the rest of them, always seems to have time to answer any out-there questions, without showing the slightest bit of hesitation or reluctance. If she's too busy, she'll set time aside later, or even ask for a reschedule the following day, but also makes it clear that if it can't wait, that she'll put everyt...
August 26, 2004 by crimson
So, it's not a holy day. And even if it was, we'd probably be spending it doing the exact same thing: doing laundry that should have been done earlier in the week, hanging out at the zoo and maybe catching a flick at the theatre. But, even though it is Thursday, it feels like a Sunday for me, because it's back to work tomorrow. Bleh. I'm going to a wedding on the real Saturday. Some friends of mine are throwing caution to the wind, and are getting hitched at a place called Market Hall...
August 9, 2004 by crimson
I've been working at my place of business for a little over 3 months. Benefits are about to kick in, and I'm being given the opportunity to move up, if I so decide. When I make comparisons between the place that I work and the place that my sister works at, I am certain that the reason why I have the better job is solely because of the way that we employees are treated at my workplace. Both jobs involve long hours at a computer. Each job requires the ability to type, read, and above al...