Being Thankful

In these days of recession and job cutbacks you would think that I would be glad to just have a job. I am thankful for that. I remind myself of the fact each time I feel super stressed or when I come home in tears for the umpteenth time since starting this job over 9 years ago.

I like what I do.... I like dealing with the challenges and getting out of the house and being around people. What I don't like is being yelled at or expected to do the work of 5 people. I don't like having to do the same thing every day five or six times over because either someone didn't listen the first time or else it wasn't handled properly to begin with. I don't like the stresses of trying to get everything done in an eight hour day or not getting calls back when I leave messages.

There are times when I think I would take any other job out there if only I could leave what I have. Then I think again..... I have worked in McDonalds. I don't like that at all. I have worked doing retail. I could do that again if I had to but really like having a desk job. I have been a waitress. I am too old to do that again at this point in life. I think that job is something that is meant to be done by the young. I have been a baby sitter.... I don't think I would have the patience to do it anymore unless it was for very young childer and no one could afford to pay me to do it anymore. At 41 years old I dont' think there are many jobs out there for me. I don't think many places would hire me on to learn to do what many teens are willing to learn for minimum wage and no benefits.

I am thankful to have a job.... I keep reminding myself of that. Besides I really don't want to be the person that needs to clean up behind the elephants at the circus.... what a mess that is. I will deal with the mess I have already thanks!