Talking to the Boss
During a quiet time at work yesterday I peeked into the office. “Hey Boss, can I talk to you for a moment?” She looked up from her paperwork and nodded. When I asked her about reducing my schedule to...
View ArticleLooking Back
This morning I looked back at my older posts and realized that I waffled really fast on my intention to work full-time all through summer. That makes me feel like a wimp. Many people work 60+ hours a...
View ArticleReason for my frustration
This morning I’m finally ready to discuss the reason I’ve been so frustrated as of late. As you know, one of my primary goals right now is to enjoy these last few remaining years with my daughter Katie...
View ArticleSleep
Last night I was so tired I walked home, washed up, and went straight to bed. I didn’t even pause to eat dinner. Since I didn’t have to go to work this morning I turned off all of the alarms and let my...
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The Big Dinner
I came home for work the other evening to a big treat. Katie had not only tidied up the house, she had cooked dinner: She even had dessert in the refrigerator! I ate like a starving woman, grateful for...
View ArticlePayday
With this first paycheck of the month I paid every single bill that was due with money to spare. I used some of my book royalties for this but now that everything is paid the remaining paychecks for...
View ArticleThoughts on Job Switching
Right now the pursuit of this other job opportunity is on hold. I will be up for a raise soon at KFC so I am waiting to see how much that will be so that I can be fully informed before I make any...
View ArticleThe Awesome Boss
On the day they stuck me in drive-thru at work the owner of the store pulled up and asked to speak with the manager on duty. As we were waiting for her he said to me “I’ve seen you walking to work and...
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Uniforms and Laundry
Since I’ve started wearing a uniform to work I’ve noticed that our laundry has decreased significantly. While Katie’s laundry levels haven’t changed, mine has dropped a sizable amount. I generally only...
View ArticleInvisible Annie
Sometimes I feel as if I am invisible after I don my fast food uniform. Folks that I’ve known for years stare at me blankly when ordering their food or walk right on past while I’m out shopping....
View ArticleRespect
The other day at work I met an older lady. She watched me work as I wiped tables in the lobby. As part of my job I go around to the customers and offer to refill drinks, take away trash, etc. When I...
View ArticleGetting better all the time
Life is getting better now that I’m down to four days a week at my public job. My general manager tries to schedule at least two of those days together so that I am able to focus entirely on getting...
View ArticleLooking Back
This morning I looked back at my older posts and realized that I waffled really fast on my intention to work full-time all through summer. That makes me feel like a wimp. Many people work 60+ hours a...
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