So we are off and running. When I first posted our "living intentionally" list I had already crossed of two things, but never explained how they went or details that went with it. So before we begin crossing off more (for sure one more is done) I need to catch up!
22.
I made a new friend, actually more than one in the last week, but point being. I did it! This seemed to be an issue last semester, and couldn't figure out why or what the deal was. I think much of it was me and my willingness to be vulnerable with new faces, but also the culture out here is much different. There is a rapid current that runs under "everyones" lives and so unless YOU are pursuing hard, people keep on going and don't think twice. I'm use to "minnesota nice" and the ability to just warm up to people on the street.... never knowing what a blessing that was when I had it. So anyways, I made a new friend, and really am proud of it! Praise the Lord for companionship.
51.
For those of you who have worked in retail, you may understand the passion behind quitting. Especially when it was simply for part time work during school and college. On top of the customer service piece that can be exhausting, I was really just getting tired of the environment of my particular retail store. "Push, push, push. Don't let them leave without buying 3 things. Get a 6 credit cards a shift. You need this. You have to have this. blah. blah. blah." That was becoming the mentality. Can anyone say....MATERIALISM. Each and every time I would go into work I would feel physically oppressed. Voices in my head telling me that I needed everything in the store. My management was decent, I guess. I had come from fabulous management in my previous store, so I can't really compare. Although there was a significant figure in my current store that was ruthless. I could not handle that, especially when I had to respect them and do what they said while working. I felt like a slave to them, and I couldn't even smile when I was trying to make sales. I literally despised my time there.
Always contemplating if I really needed to be there, or if I could afford to quit, I never had the real guts to do so. Before holidays I had turned in my "holiday availability" and told them I would be going home to Minnesota for my college graduation and time with family. In a very condescending conversation with this ruthless person I was told to plan on not working at all until after holiday. I thought in my mind, "THANK YOU!" They were extremely rude, and pretty much said if they had room for 'someone like me' when I came back I would get hours. I disregarded much of what was said, and in turn enjoyed all my time off at home. While home I realized, with the help and encouragement of my husband, that I didn't need to work in an environment of that nature, especially getting paid minimum wage.
When I got back to California I contacted my previous manager and she gave me tips on how to quit with respect and tact. I did as she said; wrote a letter, gave two weeks notice, and went in to talk to the management. On Monday January 10th, I turned in my two weeks and left on a very good note with the manager on duty. This past Monday (the 24th) was the last day of my two weeks, and I am DONE!
What a hurdle to overcome, really. I had never quit before in my life, because I always left a job for school or vacation from school, never because I disliked it. So I'm free. I quit working in retail. I'm thankful for the time off, and the courage to actually hand in my resignation.
I'm sure everyone wants to know what next? Well for the time being, nothing. I have gone 110mph for 4 years of college, and 12 years of school before. I have never been allowed to just rest and spend time growing and learning. The Lord has already revealed some big things to me in this time, and I am excited/nervous for what is ahead.
two hurdles down, ninety-nine to go.
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