Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Day 13: Phonathon

This fall I found myself in need of a job to help with college bills...

The last place I thought I would find my self was in a calling center.  Although I love talking to people picking up phone and calling people is a little intimidating.  Even more intimidating,  asking them (total strangers) for money.

To tell you that this last semester was easy would be a lie.  It was very difficult it be hung up on and told 'no' over and over again.   Sometimes I would get someone who didn't have much to say or a 30 minute life story from an older woman who just wanted someone to listen.  

And although it took awhile I eventually got better, conversations became easier, and I grew stronger. 

I didn't take it personally to hear the word 'no'
I can pick up the phone without knowing who is on the other end, No problem. 

Change can come from where you least expect it.

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