Compassion(less)
For more than five years I have worked in a retail pharmacy. One of the first credos we are taught is in order to be good pharmacy technicians is to show compassion and sympathy to those who are sick. We are supposed to be helpful and compassionate even if the person in front of us is screaming obscenities because their co-pay is too high. We are to keep in mind the fact that they are not feeling well and probably just waited hours to see a doctor. They are miserable, tired and sick. But somehow, bosses and co-workers cannot extend the same courtesy to sick workers.
I have noticed over the past five years that bosses and some co-workers are not exactly forgiving when it comes to calling off due to sickness. And that is honestly putting it politely. There is usually yelling, gossiping, backstabbing and sometimes maneuvering. And by maneuvering I mean that I have seen my fair share of co-workers get shipped off to work at another branch of the company because of “too many” call-ins.
So I find it a bit stressful and irritating that after a night with a high fever, no sleep, and constant vomiting that I have to then work myself up to make the “I’m not coming in,” phone call and then have to worry about what is being said or done behind my back. It’s really quite sad, that those who you are with for eight hours a day, for five years or more, cannot understand that when you are sick and need to call off, they cannot extend some compassion and simply say ,”I hope you feel better soon.”
Read MoreOff the Wagon
So obviously, unfortunately, I have stopped writing the 30 day meme (or posting photos since most of them were very photo oriented). I could blame a lot of things, but I will be honest in saying it kind of felt like a chore. So, I am throwing that idea out the window. Next week will mark week 3 in the winter semester (my final semester), and I have been job searching like crazy. No luck yet though. It’s kind of ironic that we are taught in high school that we need to go to college in order to get a good paying job. And then, once you are out of college and job searching, all the job listing want experience. Well I wasn’t getting experience because I was getting a damn degree. Sometimes it really does feel like you just cannot win.
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Day 11 – 14 (30 Day Meme) Fallen Behind
What’s in your makeup bag?
I don’t have a make-up bag, but I do have a caboodle! It houses foundation, lashblast mascara, tons of nail polish, eyeshadows, eyeliner, lip glosses and lip stains.
A photograph of the town you live in.
I don’t have an image I have taken of the town, but this is the tridge that is located downtown.
Your favorite musician and why?
Toss up between Ani Difranco and Florence and the Machine. Both are very kick-ass female musicians. I love Ani Difranco for her conviction and I love Florence for her whimsy.
A TV show you’re currently addicted to.
RuPaul’s Drag Race.
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A photo of the item you last purchased.
Funny story. I don’t have a photo of the last thing I purchased because the last thing I purchased was lunch from Subway. Sorry.
A photo of our favorite place to eat.
Pi’s Chinese Restaurant.
Read MoreFirst Day Winter Semester
Just finished the first day of the winter semester. I cannot believe this is my last semester. It’s exciting and terrifying all at the same time. The idea is to start looking for a job around Tennessee/Kentucky/Georgia, preferably Georgia. But it’s all so scary. I really want to get out of this town and start of life of my own…but really, I don’t know where to start.
I briefly talked to a professor about what to type in when I am job searching. “Grant writer” or “proposal writer” is getting me no where. I plan to go down to career services soon (possibly tomorrow) and see if they can help me with my search.
In the meantime I will continue to be excited and terrified and possibly try to get a freelance writing job.
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