Employed

I am now employed. I work at a pretty awesome gas station as a cashier. You know, I kind of like it. It is worlds better than the previous job I held at a call center (something everyone says sucks). 95% of the people are really nice and chill. We get regulars and hold conversations with them. It's a job I would love to have if I somehow could not finish a degree and work in the criminal justice field.

It's weird. Some people comment that I am a bit nervous still, but I feel a lot less anxious than I thought I would. I don't know why, but I don't really care either.

The most difficult thing about the job is standing there all day. My feet really hurt after four or five hours, but I do eight hour shifts. It's better than sitting all day though. Another thing is remembering all the little things you have to do when it comes to alcohol, tobacco, and cigarette purchases.

Other than those things though, it is a really fine job. The other employees ask me how I "got stuck" with that job, but gee, I've been a waitress and a call center agent. It doesn't get worse than that.

Luckily, I think I may be good at this job, too. My boss and trainer seem to be really impressed with how quickly I've adapted to the register. My dad also seems impressed - he was able to observe me at a busy time when my shift ended (he was there to pick me up). I know I make mistakes, but it's nice how encouraging everyone is.