Very true.
I would go so far as to say that almost anything is better than the dole. Apart from maybe cold call sales on a commission only basis. Actually, any cold call sales work, salaried or not. Christ that must be a grim way to earn a living.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Tue 1 Nov 2011, 11:31, 2 replies, latest was 14 years ago)

They're the modern day version of going down t' mines.

(PsychoChomp, Tue 1 Nov 2011, 11:32, Reply)

Only less pleasant.

( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Tue 1 Nov 2011, 11:33, Reply)

And the coal hates you.

(PsychoChomp, Tue 1 Nov 2011, 11:35, Reply)

I've never done this,
but have worked on a tarot line , whilst at uni.
It was great, the main problems were money, kids and love life. Considering that it was a premium rate phone line, the "money" problem thing seemed rather ironic.
(Bear Pookie The Frankly Challenged. Halloween is coming to town., Tue 1 Nov 2011, 11:34, Reply)

Pfft.
The thought of cold calling would suck the life out of me pretty quickly.

"Hello, I'm calling from company X, and we have an amazing array of shit that you don't really need but which we're going to try and convince you is the best thing since sliced butter".

"Please fuck off".

"kthxbai"
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Tue 1 Nov 2011, 11:38, Reply)

I actually enjoy calls from conservatory salespeople.
I live on the 6th floor, and find a perverse pleasure in stringing them along for 10 minutes or so.
(Bear Pookie The Frankly Challenged. Halloween is coming to town., Tue 1 Nov 2011, 11:40, Reply)