29th May 2013

Written by Jo Robinson
Here is a call centre joke that has been sent to us. If you come across a good one please drop us a line.
An emergency call centre worker has been dismissed from her job, much to the dismay of colleagues who are reportedly unhappy with her treatment.
It seems a male caller dialled 999 from a mobile phone stating, “I am depressed and lying here on a railway track. I am waiting for the train to come so I can finally meet my maker.”
“Remain calm and stay on the line” was not considered to be an appropriate or correct response.
Thanks to Catherine for sending this in.
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