Since moving to the city in mid August, I have had three jobs. Usually my track record with employment is pretty good. Since the age of 15 I have had one job or another. But my last ventures have not worked out positively.
My last two years of high school I worked at the Target on Rt. 30 in Greensburg. I started as a cashier and then little by little learned other areas in the store. I took pride in my work and eventually became a well respected employee. Though some days I would complain about the customers or about the management, I would say I had it pretty nice. I guess you don't know what you have until it's gone.
I thought I was doing the right thing by getting hired at the Market District Giant Eagle before I had even moved into my apartment. I banked on a pay check by the Friday after I moved in. Orientation went well and everyone seemed very friendly and caring. Little did I know that when it came to my first shift, I was going to be lost in a vast sea of other employees. The company I believe was very disorganized and though they promised to care about you and your needs, it seemed to slip their mind often. I worked the three to midnight shift and quickly began to despise all customers and management. I only lasted four days until I called and told them I regretfully must never come back.
After Giant Eagle I decided maybe I was burnt out on cashiering and would try another trade. I began waitressing at a very conservative resturant. With no experience I figured I had some how tricked them into hiring me. But I soon came to relieved, I was the one being dooped. Again another job that left me going home steaming mad. I felt like I was constantly being judged by old rich yuppies that have obviously never been told that they were stuck up and incredibly rude. Suprisingly I lasted there for two weeks.
Now I have just returned from my first day working at 7-11 on Pitts campus. I am back to my cashiering days and it feels so good. It must be my calling...
My last two years of high school I worked at the Target on Rt. 30 in Greensburg. I started as a cashier and then little by little learned other areas in the store. I took pride in my work and eventually became a well respected employee. Though some days I would complain about the customers or about the management, I would say I had it pretty nice. I guess you don't know what you have until it's gone.
I thought I was doing the right thing by getting hired at the Market District Giant Eagle before I had even moved into my apartment. I banked on a pay check by the Friday after I moved in. Orientation went well and everyone seemed very friendly and caring. Little did I know that when it came to my first shift, I was going to be lost in a vast sea of other employees. The company I believe was very disorganized and though they promised to care about you and your needs, it seemed to slip their mind often. I worked the three to midnight shift and quickly began to despise all customers and management. I only lasted four days until I called and told them I regretfully must never come back.
After Giant Eagle I decided maybe I was burnt out on cashiering and would try another trade. I began waitressing at a very conservative resturant. With no experience I figured I had some how tricked them into hiring me. But I soon came to relieved, I was the one being dooped. Again another job that left me going home steaming mad. I felt like I was constantly being judged by old rich yuppies that have obviously never been told that they were stuck up and incredibly rude. Suprisingly I lasted there for two weeks.
Now I have just returned from my first day working at 7-11 on Pitts campus. I am back to my cashiering days and it feels so good. It must be my calling...
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