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Heartbroken
So, I got a dream job at a bookstore! I was so excited; I did my makeup all fancy and I was happy. Even though it was only going to be 20 hours a week at $12. I was still excited to be working with books. I was thrilled, just thinking “I get to work with books". I thought it would be great as it worked around my college schedule. The interviewer said they could accommodate me, as I have plantar fasciitis, tendinitis, sciatica, and a herniated L4-L5. As well as anxiety and depression. So, I show up yesterday at 10 am, as the recruiter said to do, and they haven’t put me in the system yet. They worked with me as I had all the documentation as proof. They had me work 4 hours yesterday. Let me just say… it hurt, as I was on my feet for 4 hours straight. I can normally only handle 2 hours on my feet at a time…at most. It was very similar to working at the warehouse. I started by packing books in boxes to ship out (which I have done at 3 prior jobs, 2 of which were warehouse). Then they had me put the “curbside pick-up” books in their designated spots (which I have done in one warehouse). And then go and pick the books off the shelves to be packaged (again, I have done that in a warehouse job). So, I was underwhelmed by the entire job. The recruiter told me I would be working the register, stocking the store, and and prepping books. I did not work the register, or stock products in the store. I also didn’t think she meant that style of preparation. I could handle all of that though…. If my body allowed it. Which is it won't. Today I was supposed to go in at 8 am. I can barely walk across the living room as I am in so much pain. It feels like I am walking on swollen bruises with a knife stabbing the heels and left ankle. So, I called them this morning and informed them the recruiter misinformed me about accommodations, as those types of jobs can’t accommodate my needs. And since I wasn’t even in the system, to go ahead and put yesterday as Volunteer work. I am truly saddened because I was so excited to work there and my body will not allow such work. I am going to physical therapy, podiatrist, and pain management. But nothing has worked yet. I am doing my stretches & exercises to no avail. I am in desperate need of a solid income as well. I was counting on that extra 800 a month. I am working with Rover & Uber Eats, but barely making my bills. I am behind in my bills by $800 as of Aug. the 14th. I am truly heartbroken that I can’t find a decent-paying job that works for my ailments. I need a sitting position, where I am not answering phones all day. I’ve tried that before and my anxiety decided it was too much for me. All I want is to be a contributing member of society and have some type of savings account. To be debt-free & stress-free, financially speaking. If anyone can help financially, I would be extremely grateful. If anyone knows of shoes, or remedies that can help any or all of my ailments that would be greatly appreciated as well. I am not a fan of asking for help, I was raised to be independent & rely on only myself. Not being able to, is killing my spirit. I am truly, epically, heartbroken.
By Marleen Nish4 years ago in Journal
5 Things I've Learned After 10 Years of Self-Publishing
The publishing world has changed a lot in the last ten years... and so have I! After self-publishing my first book, The Dreamers, at age 13, I've had a front row seat to the changes happening for authors and readers alike.
By Oliver Dahl4 years ago in Journal
It's Not a Real Job
Traditionally, women did not work outside the home. Wives took care of the children and home. The men would go out to their offices or manual labour and slave away at their 40 hour weeks. Well, that's how suburbian life is portrayed in the movies. The reality of it all is drastically different. There are no 'normal' these days. People work from home, abroad, or where ever they can pick up a job. I'm working right now, writing this article. The point is, there is no right or wrong in how we do our jobs.
By J.B. Miller4 years ago in Journal
The Evolution Of A Trades Men
Introduction I began my career in construction at around the age of fourteen, prior to graduating high school. I started as a part-time apprentice for whoever was hiring, where I was given the opportunity to gain skills in carpentry, plumbing and electrical works. After graduating high school, from the fall of 2002 through the summer of 2007, I worked as a full-time electrician with a number of Staten Island contractors, those that standout is Bryur Electric, Catello Electric and TopShelf Electric. The responsibilities and tasks surrounding the installation of electrical circuits and devices in residential homes and commercial buildings, with 35% of my work being fire alarm repair and retrofit installations. Throughout this period, I dedicated much of my time to career development, attending training seminars and classes, which focused on the electrical trade. A fundamental milestone in my career occurred in 2006, when I became a journeyman managing projects and leading teams of up to five electricians, on up to three projects simultaneously.
By Christopher Keddy4 years ago in Journal
