Reaching out to customer service can be frustrating, especially after long hold times or a messed-up order. But the person answering your call isn’t the one who caused the issue—they’re the one trying ...

A 47-year-old customer-service representative for Southwest Airlines says it's been a challenge. They've worked there since 2008 and the airline pays them $30 an hour. They said they've dealt with ...

Every time I'm about to call a customer service line – dread washes over me. I know I'll fold as soon as a customer representative says they can't help me, and I feel like I've lost before even trying ...