There are a lot of sucky jobs, but working as a receptionist is unique because you’re sort of at the center of everyone else’s sucky job. You’re answering phones for people with annoying jobs, and on the other line is someone who probably has a lousy job, too. It’s easy to become a hub of negativity who is constantly having to deal with everyone else’s moods, needs, and general confusion.
There isn’t much justice for the receptionist, but they do hopefully at least have access to Twitter. Right now, front desk jockeys are airing their grievances with the hashtag #ReceptionistProblems. They do have a lot of problems! Even if you’ve never been a receptionist, you’ve probably had some sort of job where everyone’s petty problems became your work emergencies. Revel in the memories below and remember to say “thank you” the next time someone helps you on the phone.
17. Hello, It’s Hell
Excited for Sunday, purely because I’m not sat at hells’ front desk welcoming this weeks guests to the circles of hell #receptionistproblems
— Amy (@thelogolept) May 27, 2017
16. Therapy At Minimum Wage
When multiple people are out in each department for the last two weeks and you’re the landing place for all the griping. #receptionistproblems pic.twitter.com/cnp7oQR88L
— Sarah Wells (@SarahTheWells) July 26, 2018
15. Getting Your Cardio
It’s like the phone just rings when you go to the bathroom and stops ringing when you run to the phone #receptionistproblems
— Leanne Danielle (@LeanneDaniellee) July 23, 2018
14. Special Skills: Mind Reading
A real life thing that happens at least once a day:
Caller: Hi you called me?
Me: I didn’t call you, but someone from the office probably did. Did they happen to leave a voicemail?
Caller: Yeah but I didn’t listen to it. Do you know why they called?#receptionistproblems— Megan (@megsbrunk) July 11, 2018
13. They Let You Go Home?
“Hi, are you open today?” Nope I just sit here on my day off waiting for “the one.” #receptionistproblems
— Alexandra Lehmann (@AlexandraLydiaC) July 6, 2018
12. Not In Your Job Description
#receptionistproblems
Customer: Can I speak to [name]?
Me: They’re not available at the moment…
Customer: Maybe YOU can help me
Me: pic.twitter.com/xf7cytsskD— Erin ??? (@MissRin) February 22, 2017
11. When A Harry Potter Character Calls
I swear to god I just spoke to someone on the phone named Jizz Bogart. #receptionistproblems
— Chrissie Mayr (@ChrissieMayr) March 10, 2015
10. For Folks Who’ve Never Made A Doctor’s Appointment
Patient: I want to book an appointment with my doctor
Me: okay, their next available appointment is May 1st.
Patient: you don’t have anything next week?…. what part of “next available appointment was confusing to you??? ??♀️??♀️ #receptionistproblems
— Madison (@madnesbitt) April 19, 2018
9. A Constant Case Of The Mondays
It’s Monday. Please don’t yell at me for something that has nothing to do with me ? #ReceptionistProblems
— K. Acacia ? (@ThvKitty) January 15, 2018
8. A Taste Of Your Own Medicine
A company puts me on hold
Me: ok sure we’ll see who wins this battle I’ll be on hold all day but you’re going to talk to me!
Me 2 mins later: wow ok bye this is ridiculous #receptionistproblems— iz (@izzy9710) January 10, 2018