[Burgo]

Im on the do-not-call register and I still get telemarketers call on the odd occasion usually from overseas. depending on the mood Im in I will either be rude or ask them how the weather over there.

Telemarketering is a very hard and thankless job . They get paid a pitance for what they do not only do they get abused from you and me but from their bosses if they dont reach budget. They live in a very stressful work environment and instead of abusing them, I am starting to feel for them. However in saying that I dont buy from them as they are usually from telephone companies of charitable organisations. Im happy with the service from Telstra and I support the childrens lukaemia foundation, so Im covered.

Next time someone calls why not say 'Hi but I have everything I want and I support a deserving charity" They usually say 'thank you very much 'and hang up 10 seconds.

Then if you are busy you would have your phone on answering maching or message bank wouldnt you. Remember work smarter not harder.