Which job is more depressing or annoying to you: a telemarketer or a canvasser?

Question

Anybody who was or is one of these, or was called or approached by one know what this is all about. Personally, I was a canvasser (you know, people with clipboards on the streets "panhandling" for a good cause) just last week and i was let go since i didn't make their quota of raising $130 once and signing up 3 long term members. It was tough and depressing. Although I raised only $60 in my 3 days, at least I was able to build some public support to fight global warming. But i must admit, even though i got tough skin, i don't want to do this job again. Despite having a friendly and enthusiastic approach, I had little luck and most people ignored me and got irritated quickly while i stood for long periods.

Answer 1

You might be canvassing for something you actually CARE about.  I doubt people care about Ronco's latest gadget.

Answer 2

For me it's a canvasser.  You're out in the elements, people looking you in the eye and brushing you off.

If you're a telemarketer, at least you're indoors (hopefully) in a decent office.

Have you considered doing another line of work?  Have you tried working through temporary agencies?  It's a great way to kind of try out jobs and employers.

Good luck, I hope you find a job that suits you better and pays a lot more.

Answer 3

ok I don't like neither but this is funny whenever a telemarketer phones I just pretend to be another telemarketer and try and sell the telemarketer who phoned a vacuum cleaner they have never called again!

Answer 4

Canvassing is at least semi entertaining. Telemarketing is awful.You get disrespected and it's basically boring!

Answer 5

imagine being the presidents speech editor