Hi! I am so sorry that I haven’t update everyone as soon as I could. I have just been totally overwhelmed with information, and net has been cranky.
Some asked me why did I quit since I could essentially be a waitress for a managerial wage, others have asked about my new job and what I do, so this is just a mish-mash of both.
Firstly, let me explain. I have no qualms for the most part if i was to be demoted because 1) I have done something wrong or 2) he’s found someone who could have done a better job or even 3) just a general re-shuffle to find something that works. However, none of that was true, and to add to the insult, not only was the new manager totally unaware of everything that goes on (including how food should looks and ingredients of a meal), I was told not to serve customers. And I was constantly put down when I attempted to help anyone.
So how do I perform my job?!?!
anyways, that’s them and that’s then. fuck them all.
I currently found a new job which involves kids’ clothing. I am trained and paid to be an assistant store manager, with the potential to be the store manager between the next 3-6 months. For the most part, I handle all the general paperwork such as payroll, stock-take, stock receipts, rosters, budgeting and the obvious customer care.
I have been there for only 3 days as of now, but my hours are more regular (no more crazy 10-13 hours!), and people have been extremely lovely, respectful and understanding towards me. but of course, these are the first 3 days, God knows if they would turn out to be like my ex workplace if they are given the time to be.
For the first time in a long long time, I am looking forward to going to work again, smiling and laughing and singing to the songs I hear. I am extremely happy, and they are just trusting me right off the bat with everything.
You may find, wow what a change from hospitality! Well, frankly speaking, I actually avoided hospitality like plague when I first hunted for jobs. it was only because I was desperate that I ended up where I was. and now, I am avoiding it like plague again.
I have always been a retail person when I was in singapore. the few times that I dared to venture out of my comfort zone ended up in anger and irritation. so, while this is a new store, and entirely new part of the retail industry (was mostly in pharmaceuticals or kids’ toys or cosmetics), it is also familiar grounds on many levels.
I am going through the whole day with only the word “shit” as my biggest swear word (well ok so I typed fuck, that doesn’t count) – and i think that’s going to help my system a whole lot better than where I was.
*rolls in happiness*
accomplished