I began my new job today. Actually, I am currently “working”. It is worse than I thought. It hardens me, breaks me down, and has me question my self-worth. Can you imagine that? Perhaps I didnt have any self-worth to begin with and just an exuberant amount of pride. Considering…
I’m not a stripper. I’m not selling my vag. I’m not stealing deodorant and body wash from Walgreens to sell at the flea market.
I’m simply working an entry level office assistant position making approximately $25 (if…lets hope) more a week than I did collecting unemployment. The kicker? I don’t even receive medical benefits and I am working for a healtchare agency. HEALTHCARE.
Do I sound pretentious? Yup. Am I judgmental? Sure as fuck.
Let me describe the woman who is training me or attempting to train me, as she doesn’t do a very good job at it. She is too busy receiving personal cell phone calls from her Pink Motorola that blares an unknown Rhianna ring-tone.
Let me throw some educated guesses out there.
She is a 20-something mother. I’m guessing single mother. I do not see a ring but I do see a small picture of a child who looks about 6 years old hanging on the bulletin board above her desk. She scrunches her hair in the morning probably with a 2010 version of Aqua Net immediately after washing it with VO5 - ala wet Poodle. She stuffs herself in clothes that are both too small and appropriate for a 16 year old getting ready to hang out at the mall. She mentioned she has court tomorrow and I am guessing its for a domestic violence case or child support.
Lets talk about the lack of…
I share an office with a woman who hasn’t tried to welcome me what-so-ever. I kept a warm smile, commented on the temperature, etc. I received NOTHING in return. There is no interoffice email. There is no electronic time clock, its pen to paper! I kind of feel like how I think the outsourced help in India feel.
It’s that bad.
Perhaps this little ol’ attitude of mine is why I do not have the job of my dreams.
Let me step off my pink glittery soapbox because it is approaching 5 pm and everyone is hustling to get out of here. This worries me.
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Lys says:
oh no! keep your chin up k, hopefully something better will come along really soon!
February 4th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
Jessica @ Acting Adult says:
I can’t believe that you don’t get benefits for a job like that - that just isn’t right. And a healthcare company to boot? They should be ashamed of themselves.
Just remember that it’s always easier to find a job while you have one - so now that you have the extra $25 a week in your pocket, don’t forget to continue to job search! Maybe the dream job is around the corner. You never know!
February 4th, 2010 at 7:14 pm
Allie says:
Oh! I’m sorry to hear this is so rough! Hope things get better fast!
February 4th, 2010 at 7:19 pm
blaez says:
oh K. You could always apply to work with me. They are hiring for a partner to work with me, assist with payroll and a/p… I don’t know if its more or less but the atmosphere and conditions are so much better! plus insurance! and you’d get to see me every day!
I might complain but its really just over worked stress. our office is short handed. too much to do and very little people to do it.
February 6th, 2010 at 7:30 pm
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