Have you ever had a conversation with a customer where you felt like their therapist and thought, “I should be paid extra for this”. I recently had a call with a customer whose son had used his credit card without his knowledge on gaming apps, spending $1,500 in the last 2 months. It wasn’t fraud or a dispute as the services were provided for what was paid. I felt really bad for him and I ended up having a genuine human-to-human talk with him. It made me think I really should be paid for this.

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It really is something not talked about enough in the job descriptions. You are dealing with humans and will have a very mixed bag!

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It really is! I really do appreciate that sometimes people are going through a difficult time, but I’m just not equipped or qualified to help! I try to be pleasant and just get the job done.

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I work in a floral & retail shop, this happens regularly and sometimes I can get uncomfortable! I am not licensed to give you this advice lol

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Exactly! Sometimes people get too personal and you don't know how to react to that. They would just unload their burden on you.

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