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OK, OK, ILL GET THE EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR MY 2001 PICKUP

That's the feeling alright. If you're still working in a call centre, I hope you get out of there soon into somewhere better that appreciates you and that isn't a psychic meat grinder.

It´s not the job per se that is draining, it’s the people that call. Lol

Callers are their own hell lmao, they made me understand why axe murders happen. 💀

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I've been there many times and I know exactly what you're talking about

I'm a bit torn on this.

I don't want to see anyone end their life prematurely or unnecessarily.

Even if they are in a shit job.

Nearly lost one of my kids to suicide. Didn't.

Really don't want to entertain the thought process behind "what if I did".

Awful, to me, really. Sorry.

relatable. Every day I drove home from the call center I worked at I wanted to veer into oncoming traffic.

Yeah….. my brother hanged himself. I found him. I find this to be in poor taste.

Like I worked in a call center, I get it, but still.

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I worked in a call center while struggling with mental health issues. The constant verbal abuse and things you hear will really drive you to this point. I would be screamed at, told I’m stupid and incompetent, called all sorts of names. It’s not in poor taste to me. Words hurt. Words kill.

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Thank you, this piece really speaks to me. I was working at a call center for over a year while struggling with my mental health. The constant verbal abuse, being called names and insulted can really bring you to this point, when all you hear is negativity. It’s hard.

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This is why I try not to work support any more 😬

This is too real.... Just recently left one working for that fruit tech company.... I regularly wanted to just stick my fingers in a light socket

And are you still working at call Centers? What are you doing now? :)

Thank you too. It’s definitely tough trying to let go off all the negativity and verbal abuse. I‘m an Artist first and foremost but atm I still need a day job to survive. Talking about it and sharing my Art is a big relief and knowing others have been there too helps ease the pain a little.

I‘m very sorry for your loss and send you all my compassion and love. I‘m sorry if this was triggering to you and I understand your point.

I‘m struggling a lot myself, dealing with bad depression and suicidal thoughts. I‘m sharing my feelings and thoughts in a painting. This is my way of dealing with it as an Artist. And my job is one of the main sources of my depression. Getting abused and harassed on a daily basis.

Again, I feel a lot of compassion for you and wish you all the best.

Sending you and your kid lots of love. Being open about my struggles and having a good support system and loving mother has always helped me keep my head above the water. And it makes me try to be the best version of myself even in my darkest moments. She’s always been my beacon of hope so I owe it to her.

All the best x

I really try to see the best in everyone and think everyone has a good side to them. But recently I‘ve come to terms with that not being true. Some people are just awful because that’s just who they are and it made me aware that strong boundaries are a big survival tool inside and outside of my job.

Keeping the bad ones out will give you more energy to spend on the good ones. I try to remember that.

If your job legitimately makes you wanna die you should quit it. No job is worth your life.

I feel you. So much. I wish I could quit but I need to tough it out some more.

Yes, you are very right. I don’t have the opportunity yet and I‘m dependent on the job rn but I’m working on it. Until then my Art is helping me cope.

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to be fair I do call center work(wfh, which is 10000 times better) and I love my job. I mean, I hate customers of course, that's just part of customer service. but my job treats me well - it's like any job, if they pay you what you deserve and have good benefits and support then it's really not so bad. but without those things call center work is hell

Where I worked was like an awful lot of call centres I've come across, they actively broke up unionising attempts through threats, refused to pay fair wages, overworked people, gave no benefits and had the bare minimum of support. You are one of the lucky ones, I will tell you that and I'm glad you have a good job.

Most of the customers I worked with were lawyers and they were really scummy when they didn't get their way and I'd get personal legal threats mailed to me for the company's issues lmao.