Need some friendly advice on a real-life issue.

[A.R.T]

Hey,

Hate to bring my problems here, but here goes...in my current situation, I'm in a precarious position of the possibility of losing my one and only current job. I'm going to be getting married in about a year or so, and I cannot afford to do so. The problem is that I do like where I work but if I cannot get my numbers up, I'm out. I do awesome some months, bad in others. I'm a customer service representative for a collection agency (it's a more customer service oriented place that will actually listen to people about their problems instead of say "PAY NOW!"...which is why I like it.), and recently I've been under performing. I don't know what's wrong with me lately really...I've been under a lot of stress (there's a lot of laws to keep track of XD) and the people on the other end of the line don't help with it either...I understand they don't want to get the call, and their position and I relay that to them...but sometimes they just get so abusive in their language it's crazy!

And furthermore, I've never been in the position of having the possibility of losing my job or being fired. In all the work I've taken, I've never been fired...once. I'm generally a nice guy, show up on time, and the like. I screw up from time to time like anybody else, but this is nerve wracking for me. I'm not sure what to do. Has anyone else been or is in this situation? I'm trying to keep positive about things, getting my resume ready and looking for other work...but I can't help but come depressed at certain points. I'm a sensitive person when it comes to words and I can't help when certain people abuse the English language like they do...I should expect it in my job but sometimes I feel like I'm not cut out for it. But at the same time, I know if I leave it'll be possibly months before I find anything else...what do I do? Does anyone have any advice? I know this is a lot at once, and like I said, I'm sorry for bringing this down on everyone...but I like this forum. Thank you for reading.

-A.R.T

[shugo_lover]

Put in a lot of resimes for other jobs. All I can say is try and keep up. When you have a job like that there is not much you can do.

[zerokoolpsx]

I'm kind of in the same situation you are, except I'm in a Help Desk Position. I help with computer illiterate doctors and nurses about their PC, accounts, outlook etc. I just started, so all of this is new to me and it doesn't help that I have to always check the manual for each site. We manage 25+ hospitals and clinics. One of the first thing I learned, is don't let them take control of the call. If they ramble or start throwing expletives at you 100 mph, tell them, LOOK, or HEY, ma'am or sir, and whatever you're going to say. Confide in someone about whatever is bothering you whether it's a friend or significant other.
If worst comes to worst and you get laid off or fired. Apply for unemployment, and look for another job. Update your resume and keep looking. Gotta look on the positive side of the half empty glass of milk.

[Erranty]

If you get to that point where you HAVE TO find something new, call the local airport and ask about washing airplanes.

If you get the job doing that through the airport itself you'll pull down about $17 an hour, and 6-9 hours a day, 5 days a week.
If you get one through a company they contract, it'll be about $22 an hour, same hours, but more like 1 day a week.

Its mainly just a lot of standing, spraying things down with soap and water, and scrubbing. And its always in a hanger.

[Mirus]

If you are so emotionally hurt by your current job, find a new one and do it quick since you feel like you'll get fired.

Get a job that is not based on how good you do one month and how bad you do another, those jobs are all very stressing.

In short, get a job with fixed pay.

If you dont feel like you can afford to get married yet, don't you'll end up in debt if you do and depending on your wife to be (If she is like most women) she will be disappointed because the wedding you bought was so cheap.


<3 and luck to you! Feel free to PM me if you want anymore advice on anything or further advice on this.