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5 Lessons I Learned Working as a Customer Care Agent: Real Insights

    Early in my customer service journey, I got a chance to work at a prestigious call center in Westlands . I must say that I  was destined for this job as I was interviewed via phone and landed it immediately.  This  reminds me of the importance of creating meaningful relationships. You see, a friend I had gone to college with had volunteered my contacts and informed me that I will be contacted.  I had a lot going on as a first time mum and missed the first call.  This friend called me and informed me that I would be contacted again and to keep my phone close. Just like that, I passed the interview done in Kiswahili and reported for my first corporate job as a call center agent . My entry into the customer care world helped me to harness skills in empathy , communication and problem solving . If you are planning to venture into this field, here are five lessons i learned working as a customercare agent that will help you. 1. Always be prepared ...

Black Child

As black as charcoal, Charcoal that is like tar, Tar that is like the back of my hand, Am the black child of a black continent. As red as blood, Blood that is like pepper, Pepper that is like my life, Am the black child of a black continent. As blue as the sky, The sky that is like the ocean, The ocean that is like my heart, A black child of a black continent.

Happy or Not

To be happy or not To be nostalgic or not To love or not To care or not Change must be embraced To be brave or not To be anxious or not To be concerned or not To be present or not Change must be embraced