some people are better psychologically suited to handle rejection than others (which can be said about telemarketing, as well)

Gee, how did you know? No, I believe we've chatted about this, J. I don't care for telemarketing very much, but it beats getting a "real" job, as I do it from home. I got about 30-something No's today. No story rejected yet. I actually like rejections. I mean of my ficton. Law of averages. Gotta get through the No's to get to the Yeses! Though last year when I went 100 rejects without a sale, that was a bit much. But the hot streak did finally come. ;o)