Where the party begins

I am proud to say I have survived another week at my temporary job! Lots of work related and observing from the work place I would like to share. I apologize up front if this is scattered. The boys are arguing and I can hear it even with headphones on! It does make me angry especially since I don't push to use MY computer for the most part. Okay, rant over - I'm back.

Since being moved to my new location (one row/section over) by the sunny window I am very quiet. I'm very serious about doing this job right and well. I want to make the folks running the place happy with me so I continue to earn money. It worries one of the leads who was used to seeing me a more chipper, silly Marta. There are several reasons for this but the biggest is probably that I don't want to be at this job but dutifully do it taking it one day at a time. I'm quiet in my new location because I don't like the people I'm sitting by now. They never seem to work and talk in a group, loudly. Others are constantly coming over to join the talk about non-work related stuff. I cant even hear myself when I am talking to a lead or leaving a message. The reason I got this spot is the permanent (verse temp. hire) gal and the gal that now sits next to me didn't get along. Go figure, if I know all that going into a situation like this one tends to be quiet, right?

It's interesting to me that no matter how I wear my hair people love to play with it, but especially if I am wearing it in one or two tails/braids. It is usually the team leads including the guy (in his 20's) that runs the place. As they are walking by to help/check on another. Kavorka? I guess I should just say Marta.

There are all ages in this call center but the mentality seems to be similar to Tony in Saturday Night Fever. Get paid on Friday broke again by Sunday, party and screw around and not plan beyond that. So, one of the 20 something guys has a job at a bar and invited "Ladies Only" to come to sing Karaoke and make fun of him on the job. Since that happened last weekend he has been playing a couple of gals in a very small work environment. He also makes calls to one or two gals on the very public lunchroom phone to yet more gals - Usually one after the other. It is interesting yet annoying to watch him dance around and not get busted. I don't think the two at work know of the other. You can see how they are trying to get an intimate hug or kiss but he stands his ground. Believe me, we will all know when they find out how he is playing. One is loud girl I had to sit by when I got moved to the other room for the two days awhile back.

Fridays we have team meetings. The last two have been so fun. Now that the client expects things to get done and people to work it has been a real shake up. The folks that have worked there for awhile cant get it in their heads that things change. Yes, they want us to do work and follow their new guidelines or leave. The people that have enjoyed an easy slack job cant grasp this new logic. The meetings turn into a whinny bitchfest. Bottom line is they are paying us TO WORK.

I felt special today. I got to do a special task instead of just working through a call list. It is a sign that they like me and my work. Ramona (team lead that worried I was so quiet) came over to check in with me and chat. (quietly and work related) She strongly hinted that I would probably be asked to be permanent soon. I don't want this job! I cant tell them I am just trying to take care of me and mine. I know, one day at a time. I'm still standing.

If this seems negitive to you it's not meant that way. Just the observations and people watching of one gal trying to live. I am so happy it's the weekend but I will go back Monday and have a positive attitude and work ethic each and every day I am there.

BTW: the boys went away with one of their friends so I got to write this post, pay some bills and enjoy watching Charmed at the same time! Happy F'ing Friday to all the weekend warriors - we rule! Woo!