Occasionally use fingers to make fine movements, such as type Work Setting Collectors mainly work indoors in offices. They are occasionally exposed to weather when they travel to see customers. Most work a regular 40-hour week. Hours may be longer and more irregular when collectors need to contact people at home. Thus, collectors may work evenings and weekends.
Some collectors work part time.
This job can be stressful because some debtors are angry or upset. Collectors may use telephone headsets and computers while talking with customers and keeping records of agreements made. Occasionally, supervisors may listen in on collector's conversations with customers to evaluate their job performance. Wages vary with training and experience. Entry level wages can be lower.