I have been trying to find a new job lately and I must say ...things are very different right now.
I cannot decide if I am not trying hard enough, if my resume is not good enough, or if I should be one of those guys holding a sign on the corner that says " Hire Me".
I must admit there are allot of things against me; the economy, the number of people being laid off, the number of retailers closing and the fact that I am in Orange County. The luxury resort of shopping..."South Coast Plaza" seems to be a baron dessert. I am reluctantly applying to stores there and feel very hard pressed to even try. I am in no position to be turning down good work- but I guess i don't miss all the mall gossip.
I spent many years working in the South Coast Plaza, some years were fantastic and some years I wish I could forget. I just cant stand to be one of those "faces" that you see bouncing around from place to place- because that's what I am. I didn't used to be that way. Most of my jobs were 3 to 4 years deep in a career- then I started working in adult clothing. It sure payed allot more- but also came with scheming employees, gossiping co workers and handy dandy knives for back stabbing. Its like gossip girl but...in the mall. But anyways back to my apprehension in being a mall rat again.
I know- who cares right? I really don't anymore, i would just have to fake it. I hate being fake...and I hate even more working in the mall.
BUT..they are the only ones who can pay my bills so...wish me luck. Here I go again.
1 comments:
i really think that gossip happens wherever you work at. don't matter if it's in retail. i work for the government and there's all those types that you mentioned in the goverment as well. Hehehehe. They are all the same. It's just survival of the fittest. I lay low and I'm selective of who I decide to open up to. but I do give a friendly smile to all, because I truly believe that the world would be a friendlier place if we all smiled. i wish you luck on ur next hunt for a Jay Oh Bee. Keep us posted.
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