I start training today

@valerie37 (1002)
Christiansburg, Virginia
January 18, 2010 7:55am CST
I start training classes today at Results Galax. It is a call center for XM Satellite radio. So keep me in your thoughts that all goes well. Thank you everyone who keeps me in your thoughts.
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@sminut13 (1783)
• Singapore
18 Jan 10
so that picture there is the call centre? wow there are a lot of 'desks' or work stations there seperated by the partitions. so what do you do mainly?? best of luck with your training classes.
@valerie37 (1002)
• Christiansburg, Virginia
19 Jan 10
No that picture was the picture that came up under the call center category when I started the discussion under that interest. But the one I'll be working in there are a lot of work stations too. The call center I will be working at is an in-bound call center, taking calls from customers to start accounts, activate XM radios, and other customer service related calls from XM customers.
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@sminut13 (1783)
• Singapore
20 Jan 10
ohh i see. your job sounds quite tough. well, good luck with your training. enjoy yourself.
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• United States
18 Jan 10
Good luck valerie! I'm glad to hear someone has a job in this economy! I wish Results Galax was here, I'd apply myself. Were you out of work?
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@valerie37 (1002)
• Christiansburg, Virginia
19 Jan 10
Thanks Kashmeresmycat. I guess I just lucked up that there was a place hiring here. I know Results and XM both have other call centers than just here in Galax, VA
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@AmbiePam (93883)
• United States
20 Jan 10
Let us know how it goes!
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@valerie37 (1002)
• Christiansburg, Virginia
20 Jan 10
So far its going great. Although I guess it's easy to say that when it's just two days into the training.
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@AmbiePam (93883)
• United States
20 Jan 10
@ratyz5 (7808)
• Philippines
19 Jan 10
I wish you luck with this venture that you have taken recently. We all should try our best out of everything that we do.
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@ratyz5 (7808)
• Philippines
19 Jan 10
A little confusing is good. That just means that your really paying attention to your work
@valerie37 (1002)
• Christiansburg, Virginia
19 Jan 10
Thanks. I'm trying best, and so far so good. Although it can be a little confusing.
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@writersedge (22563)
• United States
22 Jan 10
So how is it going so far? I used to work at a call center for an opinion pole company. Most of the time, it was great. Some days not so great. People can be mean and grouchy. But many people were wonderful and wanted their opinions counted.
@valerie37 (1002)
• Christiansburg, Virginia
22 Jan 10
Through next week we're still in training classes. So right now it's still pretty good. Just a lot to have to learn.
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@writersedge (22563)
• United States
22 Jan 10
Yes, I hear you. Some of these jobs now-a-days. It's like you have to learn so much, you think your head will explode! Good luck and keep us up on what's going on. Maybe we can share some call center stories as time goes on. Take care
@dorcam (320)
• Malta
24 Jan 10
Good luck Val
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@valerie37 (1002)
• Christiansburg, Virginia
24 Jan 10
Thanks. It's been a lot of fun so far.
@dorcam (320)
• Malta
25 Jan 10
I'm glad that you found a job.
@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
18 Jan 10
Good for you! I hope all goes well. I am sure this is a different venture than you are used to. Good luck!!
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@valerie37 (1002)
• Christiansburg, Virginia
19 Jan 10
Oh yea. I can tell already after being home with Kayla as long as I was that it is going to be a lot different.
@jennybianca (12912)
• Australia
19 Jan 10
I would like a call centre job too. How long does your training last before you get into a paid position? Good luck with it.
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@valerie37 (1002)
• Christiansburg, Virginia
19 Jan 10
The training classes are for two weeks. But the good thing is you even get paid during the training classes also.
@derek_a (10873)
18 Jan 10
Good luck with your new job, I hope you are very successful at it. It sounds as if it is going to be an interesting job.. - Derek
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@valerie37 (1002)
• Christiansburg, Virginia
19 Jan 10
It is interesting so far. Of course today was just the second day of classes.
@irishmist (3814)
• United States
18 Jan 10
Good luck! hope all goes well for you.
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@valerie37 (1002)
• Christiansburg, Virginia
19 Jan 10
Thanks irishmist. All is going well so far.
@ketybhagat (4123)
• India
19 Jan 10
Good luck valerie and all the best to you. Im sure you will do really well and be a pro very soon. You are in our thoughts today and all the best in life. Keep smiling and the path will be smooth sailing. Cheers.
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@valerie37 (1002)
• Christiansburg, Virginia
19 Jan 10
Thanks. I hope to be a pro soon. And from what I hear there are a lot of oppurutunities for advancement in it.
@skysuccess (8858)
• Singapore
18 Jan 10
Hi valerie37, I am sure everyone here will be keeping you in their thoughts and wish you every success here. So, once again all the best! Take care.
@valerie37 (1002)
• Christiansburg, Virginia
19 Jan 10
Thank you skysuccess. I am liking the training so far. I think I'm gonna like this job
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@elemental69 (1561)
• Ireland
19 Jan 10
Wish you all the best with your training....
@valerie37 (1002)
• Christiansburg, Virginia
19 Jan 10
Thanks elemental69. It's going great so far.
@marketing07 (6266)
• South Korea
18 Jan 10
hope for the best..goodluck!!
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@valerie37 (1002)
• Christiansburg, Virginia
19 Jan 10
Thanks. So far all is going good
• India
25 Mar 10
Hello i am responding late no doubt, your training must have been over and i am sure you came out with flying colors, tell me more about it Happy posting, cheers Professor here