Gratitude in the workplace is the theme for this week. Considering I started school specifically to avoid having to go to work, this one is a little bit tough for me. I guess in a way, I'm thankful I don't have to work so I can just go to school and better myself. I'm grateful that I'm able to go back to work when I am ready, and not now while I'm sorting myself out. I've always been that stubborn only child, so things don't really get done, or done happily, until I'm ready to do them. (and I recognize this is one of my weaknesses!) I'm sure you gathered that, based on how close to the deadline I always get!
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I'm really thankful I even have school to begin with. I haaaaate waking up, but it's nice to get out of bed every day and be a productive member of society. I only ever have to go in for one class a day, so it's nice to feel so accomplished but still have the whole day ahead of me. The class I have to take are all super easy somehow and I feel really lucky and thankful because it's been a smooth transition, being an adult learner and out of school for a decade. My commute is awesome! I live in East Boston right by Airport station and I get to school in like 20 minutes. Same coming home, it's great. I've only had a short commute one time in my life and it's so relieving to not spend so much time commuting anymore.
When I was working, depending on which job I was at, my coworkers really helped get me through the day. I actually made a close friend when I was working at AC Moore, and we are still very close to this day. With all the drama about Starbucks lately, it made me think back to when I was working for them. I actually kinda miss working there. In hindsight, it was the best job I ever had, and that's not even talking about the benefits. It was such a good time in my life. I had FUN working there. So much of it sucked, and in the moment that's all I could see, but I miss it now. I miss having regulars and I miss making drinks. I had some great coworkers, and we made some great drinks for some great people. Starbucks is actually where I got my start in service, and they've taught me everything I know about good customer service and I'm forever thankful for that, too, and especially now, as it's led me to where I am today and where I'm going in the future.
Great post! You write with sincere gratitude and with great ease and fluidity. You have a knack for telling a story and keeping the reader hooked.
I like how you found the little things to be grateful for in each instance. I especially enjoyed reading about your experience at Starbucks and how your perception of that has evolved. Imagine dreading something for so long to only think back fondly of it after some time. That's how life can be.
It makes the hard times seem less permanent and dire. There is always a light to find.
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ReplyDeleteGreat post! You write with sincere gratitude and with great ease and fluidity. You have a knack for telling a story and keeping the reader hooked.
I like how you found the little things to be grateful for in each instance. I especially enjoyed reading about your experience at Starbucks and how your perception of that has evolved. Imagine dreading something for so long to only think back fondly of it after some time. That's how life can be.
It makes the hard times seem less permanent and dire. There is always a light to find.
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