Anyone offended by the term receptionist? I'm getting weird responses when I tell people what I do for work!
Hi all! I've been working reception for about 3 years. I always have other job titles like "client experience coordinator" "front end management" "graduate admissions coordinator" but that's a wordy vague job description so I just tell people I'm a receptionist. I love being a receptionist, it feels like my calling! However, when I call myself a receptionist, people are so quick to say "you're not just a receptionist! you're important!" Like reception isn't an important job? It feels like they're offended on my behalf - this has happened with coworkers from other departments, friends, family, and perfect strangers. Other receptionists I know are like yeah, no, I'm a receptionist? It seems sort of analogous to how people have switched from "stewardess" to "flight attendant", except "receptionist" is already gender neutral?? Anyone else feel this way?