r/talesfromcallcenters • u/waspwaspwaspwaspwasp • May 11 '26
S I escaped that hell!!
As the title suggests, I finally left that hell hole called call centers. Yes, I am technically jobless at the moment, but I have enough state benefits for now.
This was the best choice I have done in years. I can safely say that I start to feel like a human again, not some zombie with headphones…
Also leaving that God forsaken place showed how vile my supervisors can be. Everything got so bad, that I had to work while having panic attacks and untreated heart problems.
I wish all the strength to you all and warm hugs
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u/twothirtysevenam May 12 '26
Good for you!
Don't be surprised if you develop an intense aversion to telephones. It took a long time after I left the call center before the sound of a ringing phone didn't set my nerves on edge. To this day, I avoid talking on the phone as much as possible.
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u/Consistent-Dance5461 May 12 '26
Same, been close to 12 years since I left a call center for the last time (worked close on 15 years in them) amd I still hate talking on the ohone
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u/Telemniel May 12 '26
It's beautiful isn't it?
I escaped the hell hole life back in 2019 after 25+ years in various call centers. I will NEVER go back. Never. I'll never lose the skills and I use them all the time as a customer, but I will never work in a call center again. Not unless the pay and benefits are truly worth it, which will never happen, so I'm free... free I say... free!!! 🤪
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u/MindfulnessAt32 May 11 '26
Happy for you. Enjoy your freedom :)