What is it like to have a job where you’re on call?

RICK

Had one for 17 years The job was great, never actually got called that often but like many things it seemed to go in streaks, like go 4 months and never get called then get called 3 times in a week There is hardly any reason for insurance agents to be on call and actually do more then answer the phone

Casey Y

Some of my clients have my personal cell phone and I've spoken to them nearly 24 hours a day. It doesn't mean I am "on-call" though, that's just being available...there is a difference.

Insurance Pickle.com

I think you're thinking of firemen and doctors. Ain't nothing an insurance person does that involves putting out (literal) fires or saving lives.

Anonymous

I've had jobs that required me to be on-call/on-duty 24 hours a day. If you're the type of person who puts work first, then it doesn't conflict too much. You have to really be passionate about your career. I couldn't do that anymore at this stage of life.

Anonymous

That's the world of work. Same for nurses, journalists, or anyone who has to be on call. You appear to have the maturity level of a 5 yr old, so doubt you would do well in insurance under any circumstances.