[maryz]

You mean these people might have to find honest work instead of sitting in a cubicle trying to scam people in their private homes?

They would anyway -- there was an article about them in the WSJ a year or so ago: apparently they usually burn out in about six months (the tough ones might last a year). All those insults and hang-ups.

[garbanzo]

apparently they usually burn out in about six months

I've kind of imagined it as a job for people with no skills or self-esteem. Prostitution is probably held in higher regard than telemarketing.