Gracey: "I Developed PCOS Because of The Call Center Stress"

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Off The Record with Ann Kristine

Ann Kristine Peñaredondo

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Gracey: "I Developed PCOS Because of The Call Center Stress"

Off The Record with Ann Kristine

37 minutes 5 seconds

6 months ago

Gracey: "I Developed PCOS Because of The Call Center Stress"

Yes, you read the title right.

Sa pangalawang try niyang mag-call center, Gracey discusses the work environment, challenges, and the impact on her health, including developing PCOS due to stress and inadequate sleep.

Gracey shares her personal experiences navigating a decade-long career in the call center industry - the pros and cons of call center work, the skills she gained, and how she managed to balance work with her side gig as a plus-size model.

Ultimately, she opens up about her decision to leave the industry for a less stressful life, opening a small business, and finding personal fulfillment.

00:30 Early Career and Call Center Experience

01:47 Challenges in the Call Center Industry

07:31 Health Impacts and Personal Struggles

11:26 Work-Life Balance and Social Challenges

15:33 Pandemic and Post-Call Center Life

18:07 Balancing Work and Sleep

18:17 Journey into Plus Size Modeling

19:14 First Fashion Show Experience

20:33 Challenges of Juggling Jobs

21:59 Support from Peers and Leaders

22:52 Reflecting on Career Choices

24:20 Modeling as a Side Hustle

25:30 Impact of AI on Call Center Jobs

27:30 Would You Rather Segment

32:31 Advice for Aspiring Call Center Agents

35:06 Final Thoughts

Check out Gracey's Si Confidenci here.

Call Center Agents: Sawa ka na ba sa “graveyard shifts” at unhealthy habits? Ang solution ng iba, find another work. Ang suggestion ko: Start with education. Here’s my recommended book: ⁠https://bit.ly/ireadthisbook3xafterbuyingit⁠