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I’d def buy a carpet cleaner - he’s not going to get better - if anything he might get worseSealed pot challenge 822
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Hope you are enjoying the sunshine and getting chance to relax.
Good luck for tomorrow 🤞 Not that you’ll need it.January spends - £587.587 -
Afternoon all 😁
Ordered a vax carpet cleaner but went for one with stair carpet cleaning tools so it was another £20. Only have carpet on stairs and landing and bedroom. Out of stock right now (typical) but will be informed when back in stock, not in a mad hurry for it. Got a 30 day free trial of Prime too so will see how that goes but not sure if it will be worth it going forward as I don't order that much from there. Mr SA might like the TV part of it.
Did the C25K after lunch then sat in the garden in the sunshine with a G&T. Every time I sit down the dog brings her ball which is annoying as I've mentioned before.
One week of work to do then off for a week, roll on Friday 🤣
I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)7 -
The closer it gets to tomorrow the more scared I am. I’ve never worked on a helpline before but really want to do a good job 😱 What if someone asks me a question I can’t answer 😱 We have been warned some callers may be very upset or very angry 😱
I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)6 -
Don't be scared SA. You've done the training, you can do it! Firstly, remember how to mute, and do it quickly - in case you need to swear
- secondly, think about how you deal with Mr SA when he's being difficult and treat the upset and angry people the same way. It's not you they're upset with - they're being irrational, so you need to calm and soothe them. You'll be fine
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Thank you @greenbee 👍 I’m just so mindful of how much these people will need help and I really want to help.I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)5
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Great advice from @greenbee. If they get upset and angry remember it's not personal to you. They can't see you and they don't know you.Finally Debt Free! - July 2016 🌟
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I should be used to it I worked in an estate agents for many years and we got a lot of stroppy people on the phone 😱I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)6
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I have worked out now the helpline you will be on.
I salute youxx
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Sending you good vibes for tomorrow, I am sure all your experience will help you no end. At least you only have 5 days and then a break.Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.7
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