Work update…

The good news is that my boss now knows my name. And that’s the only good news…

 

I am trying so, so hard to stay positive about this job. However, it’s not working very well. I come home in a bad mood and am usually in a bad mood on days I have to work (usually 5 days a week). I am so tired from work because I am standing for anywhere from four to seven hours. My back and feet hurt…this can’t be good! 

On the other hand, I know this is a valuable learning experience for me and every time I clock in to start my shift, I become more and more thankful that, in just 42 days (thanks Dashboard countdown!) I will be going back to my education and never have to work at the FCC again. Some people who work there didn’t even finish high school; this job is their living. I know I was not cut out for food service, and luckily, the way it’s going I’ll have an internship during my long winter break and, I hope another internship or something of that sort next summer.

My boss just has the worst temper and there have been times where I have almost snapped and tore the smile off my face and the sweet voice that I try to maintain when speaking to her has nearly turned into a growl. There are some days when I don’t think I can do it anymore. I can’t quit…I’m trying to make money. Money. Money. Is it bad that my paycheck is the only thing keeping me sane?

My first taste of the real world…

…was bitter.

my first day of work was actually Monday, but today went how I think the rest of the summer might go: terribly.

First of all, my boss can’t even remember my name. She kept calling me Chris, introducing me to people as Chris, etc. THAT IS NOT MY NAME. I repeatedly told her my name was Liz but she continued to ignore it and kept calling me Chris, and then got pissed when she would say, “Chris” and I wouldn’t turn around. Sorry I don’t answer to a name that isn’t mine!

Secondly, my boss is as blind as a bat. For example, a customer didn’t want mushrooms on his burger, so I wrote “no mush” and underlined “no”. She put mushrooms on it and when I said he didn’t want mushrooms, she said, “well why didn’t you write it down?” I grabbed the ticket and pointed out that i had clearly written it down.

Thirdly, I’m 18 years old. I’m pretty sure I’m not allowed to be serving alcohol in my state until I turn 19. So why am I constantly roundin’ up some brewskies for old guys and their golfing buddies? Oh, and, sorry D (my boss) I don’t know how to make a vodka tonic. Yes, I know it can’t be that hard but who’s the one who keeps calling her employee “Chris”?

Needless to say, I will not be keeping this job after this summer, and it is even more motivation to do well in school and continue my education so I will not be stuck in a minimum-wage rut for the rest of my life.

On a brighter note, I think winter break will be INTERNSHIP BREAK! My mom has some contacts at a local magazine, one of whom is an alumna of my university…cha ching!

Update and more fun

I GOT THE JOB AT THE COUNTRY CLUB! YAYYYY!

I start after I come back from Memphis 🙂

I saw this on a bunch of people’s blogs that I read, and I figured I would give it a shot as well.

1. What were you doing 10 years ago?
I was 8 years old and…wow, I just realized that my grandpa died this day ten years ago. Well, I learned the news and was probably in Nashville by now…that’s depressing!
2. Five things on my to-do list today
well, today I don’t really have anything to do so can I cheat and to it for tomorrow?

– get my drug test for my job

-begin the hunt for more pairs of khaki shorts

-start packing for Memphis

-fill out some medical forms for the vascular surgeon

-laundry

3. Snack you enjoy…
-pita chips and hummus
– fruit
-gingersnaps from World Market!

4. Place(s) you’ve lived
-Kent, OH

-Athens, OH

wow, that’s a lame list

5. What are 5 things you would do if you were a billionaire?
– buy a big stone house for my parents in Tennessee or North Carolina and give them enough money so that they can retire

– buy them both vehicles of their choice

-pay for me and my sister’s college education

-give to the American Cancer Society, my college, and my sorority

-put some away for any emergencies that might arise