sussykins (![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} sussykins) wrote,@ 2005-09-25 14:31:00 |
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In an attempt to supplement my student loans with some actual income, I've been forced to join the hospitality industry. I was able to procure an enviable position within the Best Western corporation, specifically the Night Auditor position for two days each week. Those two days are Friday evening and Saturday evening, and the shift is from 11pm until 7am. This is the job I was pining after for much of my high school and community college careers, so I am happy that it finally worked out. One thing I didn't expect is exactly how much I hate people.
In my torrid employment background, I've never actually had to deal with money or with customers. Working within the school district, I dealt with students, and there was no money being directly paid. The tax system in this state is fantastic in that way. At my Father's shop, I mostly stomped garbage and did other assorted work. Working at Phone-a-Thon, I didn't really do anything, but when I did it was more alumni outreach and "fundraising," but it was optional and largely ridiculous, so in a different category of employment altogether.
This job, however, requires me to associate with the general public. I was hoping to not ever have to deal with them, but desperation for financial security has made it absolutely necessary. I can't work days, because I have student teaching two days a week, and class 9-4 three days a week. My life is occupied, and I needed a job that would allow me some time to read and collect my thoughts outside of my house. This appears to be it. I spent all of Friday night watching television. I spent last night reading Louis Sachar's There's a Boy in the Girl's Bathroom! and completing it for the first time in eight years or so.
On a whole, I'm unsure of myself right now. I am having severe second thoughts on the idea of teaching, and am absolutely not confidant in any measure about my abilities to give children the knowledge required to exist in society. I don't know what to do about it, though, as I've already pissed away six thousand dollars in tutition, and am nearly approaching the halfway mark to the program's completion. I want to finish my degree and use it, and hope that my feelings on the subject improve between now and next Fall.
On a more positive note, yesterday I purchased a pair of clearance pajamas. If anyone is interested, I am officially eligible and willing to participate in pajama parties.
In my torrid employment background, I've never actually had to deal with money or with customers. Working within the school district, I dealt with students, and there was no money being directly paid. The tax system in this state is fantastic in that way. At my Father's shop, I mostly stomped garbage and did other assorted work. Working at Phone-a-Thon, I didn't really do anything, but when I did it was more alumni outreach and "fundraising," but it was optional and largely ridiculous, so in a different category of employment altogether.
This job, however, requires me to associate with the general public. I was hoping to not ever have to deal with them, but desperation for financial security has made it absolutely necessary. I can't work days, because I have student teaching two days a week, and class 9-4 three days a week. My life is occupied, and I needed a job that would allow me some time to read and collect my thoughts outside of my house. This appears to be it. I spent all of Friday night watching television. I spent last night reading Louis Sachar's There's a Boy in the Girl's Bathroom! and completing it for the first time in eight years or so.
On a whole, I'm unsure of myself right now. I am having severe second thoughts on the idea of teaching, and am absolutely not confidant in any measure about my abilities to give children the knowledge required to exist in society. I don't know what to do about it, though, as I've already pissed away six thousand dollars in tutition, and am nearly approaching the halfway mark to the program's completion. I want to finish my degree and use it, and hope that my feelings on the subject improve between now and next Fall.
On a more positive note, yesterday I purchased a pair of clearance pajamas. If anyone is interested, I am officially eligible and willing to participate in pajama parties.
