I've been downsized.

Aug 22, 2004 20:59

Last week I merrily pranced into my place of employment and tossed a chipper morning greeting to everyone present. I work at a filthy little hair salon doing all the filthy work, plus shampooing. Four hours every Saturday, eight dollars an hour. Not bad, I try not to complain too much, with the exception of commenting on the dreariness of ( Read more... )

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jour_nil August 23 2004, 08:22:42 UTC
We are too much alike, Brita! haha!

It's too bad we don't get paid according to how good of workers we are. What ends up happening is that the "power people" are the ones that make the money and call the shots no matter WHAT their work ethic is like. The quiet, meek ones... you can work all day quietly grinding your fingers into nubs and then the boss says, "I didn't see you there... you're fired!" Whereas... oh, you know... you know the story. Hm. that wasn't too uplifting. Sorry.

Nice day outside though... :)

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ergoiam August 23 2004, 09:30:43 UTC
Eh... don't worry about being uplifting. It's possible to have a good time being grouchy about things. Seniors do it all the time. Thanks for comiserating. :-) And yes, it IS a nice day.

I'm going to turn in some applications today, and I'm in pretty good spirits. Lets be optimistic! *big forced grin*

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