21 Tweets That Are Way Too Real For Anyone Who's Ever Worked A Reception Desk

    "I try my hardest to come off as unfriendly, but I was cursed with a face that says 'I care.'"

    1. When you'd rather be anywhere but the dark place aka your workplace:

    2. When people forget (or ignore) the fact that you hear EVERYTHING:

    3. When a customer has a question that's above your pay grade:

    #receptionistproblems Customer: Can I speak to [name]? Me: They're not available at the moment... Customer: Maybe YOU can help me Me: https://t.co/xf7cytsskD

    4. When you have to repeat the name you just heard:

    5. When they think you're hoarding secret appointment slots:

    6. When there's nobody around to relieve you for a lunch break:

    7. When you are everyone's "sweetheart":

    8. When you get a little carried away with your pleasantries:

    9. When you have to deal with THIS idiocy:

    10. When you make an effort to not have to make an effort:

    11. When people don't respect personal space:

    12. When your day starts with some interesting notes:

    Well this is going to be an interesting day... #receptionistproblems #officelife

    13. When you get the "I want to speak to a manager" voice on the other end:

    14. When people are straight-up violent:

    15. When it's the most un-wonderful time of the year:

    16. When you just can't turn it off:

    17. When you have zero shits left to give:

    I am basically Vanessa from 2016 #Ghostbusters "let me just transfer you to someone who cares" 😂😂 #ReceptionistProblems https://t.co/Ivn2AQuF5y

    18. When someone stinks up your lobby:

    19. When you just can't handle another stupid question:

    20. When the day gets jump-started before you're even settled in:

    21. And finally, when you celebrate the small victories:

    That amazing feeling when you pick up the phone and the caller knows the name and the extension of the person they’re calling for. #receptionistwoes #receptionistproblems #receptionist https://t.co/6vykpbpEFo