"Reverse Logistics" The New Job

So I finally got this new job that allowed me to leave Suzy Shier after technically working there for two and a half years and not really enjoying any of those years, not to mention the un-necessary stress factors.

I landed this new job back in December, but they needed a valid photo ID in order to perform a background check. That process took me into January and then into the beginning of February when I learned that I would finally be starting. After having orientation yesterday I got to do some hands on work today. I learned how to do some bowling, then put merchandise away (all over the store!). Then I decided that since I had about an hours left of my shift and most of the stock was put out, that I could maybe seek out my leader to see what my job would entail.

He showed me where my area would be and it will be shared with two other people. So I am the person that gets to deal with all the damaged goods. Whether it is a dented can, defected product, product recalls, or other damaged goods. I will be the one sorting it out properly and sending it to the appropriate places. Like donations, things going back to the manufactures, properly disposing of damaged good like cleaners and such. This can be a mighty big job and they are already adding up quickly. So hopefully this area will be set up before long so we can get going before we feel overwhelmed.

My leader seemed quite excited to finally have someone, he didn't even know that I was on his team and he thought that he had to hire three people. As it turns out he has me for sure, but he also has another guy who's availability has changed. So I'm not sure what is going to happen there, but my leader did say since there are only going to be three of you here you will be working 30-40hrs. So this is great news and I am excited to start on this new and different job.

The Stress Factor

So for several weeks I have felt ill and have had no appetite. I felt like or worried that I would be sick for quite some time. I would worry and fret that something was coming on even when some else mentioned that they were not feeling well. Yet, when I didn't work or was in the company of good people I felt fine and wasn't worrying about anything. I started thinking that perhaps I have anxiety or stress issues as there are many things going on in my life. Most of these feelings came with work. I tried very hard over the last two months to change my attitude and actions at or towards working at Suzy Shier...thankful that the Lord got a hold of my heart which caused that to change.

I believe that even though I was capable of being in the position I was/am in that I was still worried with something going wrong and feeling a bunch of different pressures for so long and none of them really worth being that stressed over. Things like what if the tills don't balance, what if a get a nasty customer, what if I become ill and cannot find a replacement. Even though these are not that common (well the nasty/mean customer happens at least once a day) I still worry about it. Then there is the expectations of having everything run smoothly and getting tasks completed. When I'm running the store for a shift I need to make sure that my part-timer completes her task and that I complete mine and that the store looks nice and clean. Leave any notes about anything important that has happened and facing the facts that I might upset my part-timers for making them to a task to completion...some times all these are beyond stressful.

Now that I'm moving onto another job until future endeavors come to be my stress level has dropped a great deal and I have had an appetite since the day after I told my manager that I was leaving and moving on to another job. Giving my notice was a hard thing for me to do because I know what kind of strain that was about to put on my manager. I was a full time employee who had keys and now she has to work with only 3 key holders and one of them can only work evenings after school and weekends as she is still in school. That really puts a challenge in for them. Despite how many people told me not to worry about it I still did. So I will say that I am very thankful for my dear friend Charlie for praying for me right before going in. God went before me and He made that task of telling her sooo much easier than I expected. She truly seemed to understand.

I also rarely stayed up pasted 11 for the fear that I was becoming ill, because of the pain and discomfort in my stomach. It is now well past 1 am and I'm about to head to bed because I'm really tired. This makes me feel sooo good! It truly is amazing how much stress can affect your life and how you feel. Here's for many more days ahead.

A New Year, A New Month And A New Leaf

It is a brand new year and with that comes goals and such. I set some goals for myself last year, but because of the ob situation that I faced last year I was not able to accomplish many of those goals. Since this was the case many of these ended up being carried over for this year. I am well on my way and it is only the beginning of February. Some of those goals were only achievable through finances. Like getting a passport and a license and paying off that pesky credit card. Well I'm well on my way to accomplishing two of those as of right now...my passport is all filled out and ready to be taken in. I'm hoping to do the whole license thing late spring or summer.

Last year I was hoping to find a new job, which I did for a short while, but it was only part time and then ended up going back to Suzy Shier. Well that has finally happened, as of February 8th my last day will commence at Suzy Shier and I will start at Target on February 11th. I am very excited about this change and believe that my stress levels will drop a great deal with this change. Everything seems to be coming along nicely and I'm very thankful for the change.