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Diaries of a Theme Park Employee
The second job I ever had was working for a theme park in the photos department. And while there were good times, there were also moments where I just wanted to melt behind the counter from embarrassment or even just frustration. I remember my first angry and aggressive guest. He was approximately 35 years old and had his wife with him. Working for the photos department required us to know the policies of the department and the park. If a person does anything inappropriate, the photo gets censored. So being the newly trained employee I was, I checked the photo like I was supposed to do. From what I saw, the guy had shot the middle finger at the camera (a censorable offense). Then I waited until I saw the gentleman, who was with his wife and asked him politely and courteously not to do it again. He said that he didn't do it but that's what almost everyone says when they get caught. So I explained to him that I have photographic evidence that he did it when I should have just apologized and said: "Yes, sir."
By Christina Marie7 years ago in Journal
Saying Goodbye
It was over two years ago, I'd walked into the living room where my father who rarely showed signs of distress looked almost unrecognizable in his sadness.
By Ash Gutierrez7 years ago in Journal
Where I Came From
Since the age of 14, I had been a runaway and lived most of my life on the streets. I was a prostitute since then because I was too young to get a job. When I turned 19 is when I was introduced to drugs and then the habit took over.
By Brandi Payne7 years ago in Journal
The Importance of Taking Care of Your Employees’ Psychological Health
We all wish for happiness and the feeling of well-being without anything that can make us suffer. However, in today’s busy world that we live in, the stress and the problems are making a lot of people to get serious mental diseases such as depression, anxiety, or Alzheimer which tear their lives apart and can only be solved by following a specific treatment recommended by a specialist using natural treatments such as using Fulvic acid or more traditional treatments depending on how serious is the issue. Maintaining a mental health should be one of our top priorities when it comes to keeping out the drama that would stop us from enjoying our lives. As a business owner, you should be aware of the importance of taking good care of your employees’ psychological health in order to contribute to the productivity of your business.
By Madeline Wallace7 years ago in Journal
The Workplace Bully
A few days ago I went into work expecting it to be a good day and it was beginning to feel like it had been. That is until I had to deal with my coworker who likes to start fights every now and then. I could tell my coworker was getting irritated and usually when that happens, he comes at me verbally with full force. To avoid confrontation, I attempted to move on to the next topic, just hoping that he would calm down. Unfortunately, that is not what happened and he exploded.
By BettyTM .7 years ago in Journal
Branding Your Business on Facebook - Using Hashtags
Every business and organization needs to have a presence on Facebook, but the content needs to reach your target audience. Here are a few tips to expand the reach of your posts.
By Dan McGinnis7 years ago in Journal
'Leadership Is a Soft Skill'
Having grown up and been trained in the Japanese management system, I was so surprised to hear this from one of the “Leaders” in training and development during my time there.
By Ray Collado Jr7 years ago in Journal
How to Start Your Own Business
You've heard of everyone starting their own thing, either they are into health & fitness, art & design or fashion & the influencer business.
By Mar 🌸7 years ago in Journal
How to Start That Blog...
You are probably reading this in the hopes of being inspired to start your own blog. I hope it will. Endlessly, blogging to me is so fun—there's so much freedom to explore new ideas and make your own website out of scratch. You can make it completely your own little space in the internet.
By Jee P7 years ago in Journal
Stamps.com Has Nothing on This Guy!
Shoplifting is often referred to euphemistically as "the five finger discount." According to the Urban Dictionary, the term represents "stealing" from a company. More specifically, the noun means:
By David Wyld7 years ago in Journal
My Writing Journey
My journey into writing... This is my paper written journey through writing my first novel, about my struggles my victories; my hopes and dreams that linger in my head. I suppose I should start by introducing myself. My name is Mary, I am 20-years-old and I'm normal. Yes, this is my desperate attempt to get you interested and read this page because, as I do consider myself fine financially I would prefer more breathing room and honestly to be able make money off of something I am relatively good at and love.
By Mary Jones7 years ago in Journal
'Love Monsters'
Hello! My name is Summer and I am from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. I am currently finishing up my last quarter at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale for it is closing and I am lucky enough to be able to graduate at the same time. Considering I am close to graduation, I am building up my portfolio to start my job search as a full-time illustrator.
By Summer Desalvo7 years ago in Journal