Back to Normal and the Economy is Not Improving
While I realize there really is no true “Normal” in anyone’s life (especially mine) there is a sense of peace when things are familiar. The baby crying isn’t a wonderful, amazing event…but it’s something I’m used to, so it doesn’t cause me any great anxiety or stress when she does cry.
My goal in life is usually to try and keep everything around me as familiar as possible. Sure, things come up and new jobs are acquired which change up everyone’s routine…those are stressful, but also exciting because who knows where those paths will lead?
One of the things I have been thinking about is the mall job I just took on – about 60 people interviewed for 7 part-time, holiday positions. I’m thinking the economy hasn’t been recovering as much as the television would have me believe.
It’s kind of scary to know that many people competed for a job that only pays a nudge above minimum wage. If I don’t need the money, does that mean I took the job from someone who may have needed it to pay rent or feed kids or something really important? It’s something I can’t know, but at the same time if I was a good enough fit to not even need an interview, maybe I shouldn’t borrow trouble or worry. I’m not the only one who got hired…maybe one of the other six took the job from the person who needed it the most.
My kitchen remodel is almost done. I’m SO excited. We got these beautiful oil-brushed bronze pull-knobs for the drawers and cabinets – they will coordinate with the light switch covers and outlet covers.
Even better? I measured the countertop and I will have five and a half feet of counter space. In a row. Usable, awesome counter space. I am going to cook like a madwoman this holiday season. Because nothing makes me want to cook like having a great place to do it – know what I mean?
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Yep – I’m a Joiner!
It’s great that you got the job. It’s rough out there. I absolutely love cooking when I have the space to do it and I am able to find everything. I so know what you mean.
where is this fabled job, so that I may heckle you in all your retail glory??? For the record, YOU have kids to feed, and who knows what the future holds?? I’d be grateful for the boost and not waste worry on the have nots. Sounds mean, but until you’re Trump, every dollar counts to you, too!