So I haven't posted in a LONG time much to my chagrin. Unfortunately a pesky thing called the holidays got in the way. I had a pretty good Christmas, Thanskgiving and New Years. I got to watch my boyfriend of almost 4 years (longest 4 years of my life...) walk across the stage to get his Bachelors of Business. He likes to tell me he's now edumacated, but I think it's still up for debate (just kidding!).
Normally I don't make a New Years resolution because I don't really see the point. I've never actually completed any of my resolutions. So why make one if I never stick to it? But this year, I did. I'm tired of this stupid cycle of unemployment that I'm stuck in. My last day at the Halloween store was over 2 months ago and I'm SO tired of sitting around the house. As a result of this unemployment, I feel like I'm accomplishing nothing. For a girl who's a busy body, it's difficult and depressing. So my resolution is simple but has 3 parts: find a job, buy a car, move out. I'm going to be 24 in July and it's about time I begin to accomplish something.
In my search for a career, I've made some decisions about my views on work. I've been doing management for close to 3 years now and honestly, I actually enjoy it. I like being in charge. My ultimate career goal in management is to prove that you don't have to be a jerk to be a manager. I can work harder and faster and still treat the rest of my employees with the utmost respect. A lot of managers tend to lose touch with the fact that they too were at the bottom of the totem pole. I don't want that to be me. I've had one too many jerk managers and there's no reason for it.
For the most part, I've been pretty luck with my managers. My manager at the Halloween store told me I was the sole reason she didn't quit. After a VERY bad manager, she gave me confidence again. I don't think she'll ever know how grateful I am for her confidence in me. My assistant manager at the bank was pretty cool and had our backs, unlike the actual branch manager. But my favorites ex-bosses are still Susan and Sheila. They gave me my first shot at being a manager and supported me all through it.
Some people see work as a chore but for the most part, I actually like it. I like being successful and you know, the money isn't bad either. I've also come to realize that I'm going to work my butt off no matter how much I get paid. It's just how I'm wired. You'll get the same work out of me if I'm being paid $8 or $18.
The job search is going very slowly. Not getting a lot of phone calls but I'm trying to keep my spirits up. But I have two potential interviews. I'm really looking at management training programs because you get promoted a lot faster and a lot of times you get to relocate. And I'm all about relocation. But somebody, somewhere will eventually give me job.
And it sounds like I'm bragging but I do work INCREDIBLY hard. I know very few people who can out work me. I'm high octane and usually go about 100 mph at work. My last district manager kept telling me to stop because I was moving too fast. So lookout employers... I know I'm the best and when you hire me, you'll know it too.
But I guess the biggest thing right now is... I'm just tired of feeling like I'm not accomplishing anything. God must having something big in store for me because this is one heck of a storm. And here's the song that's been getting me through the hard days. Enjoy! It's actually pretty funny.
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