AUTHOR: Scott G DATE: 11:09:00 PM ----- BODY:

Learning to just shut up and take it..

All my life I've always been outspoken and stood up for myself or my friends when I felt necessary. I could never see myself sitting back letting things happen if I thought they shouldn't. I have no problem with bosses or authority, but I've never let them treat me unfairly. I believe if you stand up for what is truly right you can't go wrong. That's why I could always challenge authority, because I believed I was right. What I'm talking about boils down to small things because I haven't lived an important life thus far. I'm just your average guy working day after day for that check that will never make me rich. I started as a cart pusher at a grocery store. It was pretty embarrassing but it was a job. You learn something about humility in a position like that. You see everyone looking down on you and you suck it up and move on. Your pride takes a hit, but you live because you know it's not a permanent thing; it can't be. I eventually worked up to a cashier and then made a lateral move to the courtesy desk. After five years at that job I worked as an entry level security guard and at a few call centers. That's how I got to where I am working for the largest retail store in the US. It is still not what you could call a respected job, it's a few steps above fast food. Since I started with this retail giant I've proven myself to be very capable and I've brought a lot to the table. I helped build the store for five weeks and have trained for whatever department I could since we opened. I know a good deal about how this all works. Lately I've been feeling depressed about how things are going. I guess there's no way to say this without it coming across as needless whining, but I've come full circle. Because several cart pushers have quit I find myself out there feeling those old feelings. The only problem is that I'm 25 years old now and they feel magnified. I graduated high school 8 years ago and I'm now pushing carts. It feels awful, there's no other way to put it. What am I going to do? Not my usual, I'm going to shut up and take it. I have no other choice in the matter. Until next time.. --------