I have almost finished my second full week working at this call center. It's not difficult, but the restrictions they put on us so we're not tempted to steel customer info makes the place almost unbearably boring. We're not allowed to have any electronic devices, especially anything that can record. We're not allowed to have any writing instruments - no pens or pencils. We're not even allowed paper in any form - NOT EVEN BOOKS TO READ!! We're not allowed to browse the internet, install software, or have any programs on our computers that isn't put there by the company. Breaking any of these rules are grounds for immediate termination.
Geeze, sounds like a great start to a story, right? My problem is, I don't have anywhere to go from here...
So, yeah, that's the job: Do what you're told. Don't break (or even attempt to bend) the rules. Take all the crap we're going to dish out. You'll be fine.
The last call centers I worked were never this bad. Not that I recall. Next thing you know, those silly pics of a cubical built around a toilet are going to be the reality. And here I thought it would be fun to work a call center again. I can't even draw between calls!!!
So, that said, my writing is still on hiatus. I still want to continue Seth's stories, but at this point, I don't know if I'll even be able to continue any story!
I received a note today from a reader who said that I would have to explain Seth's "ease with magic." Not his exact words since I don't have his note up on the screen, but close enough. I don't want to disappoint, but at the same time I don't want to spoil anything either. I have not given up on the story - there's too much yet to be told - but until I get used to this crappy sleep pattern and have a single day off that isn't planned out down to the second, I might - just might - have a chance to pen some scenes. So, for those hoping for more insight to what makes Seth tick, I'm going to say for now, "You'll have to wait."
Happy Holidays everyone.
TD