I've been working at Sears for a month now. I like it. My job title is MCA (or MPA depending on who you ask), which stands for Merchandising and Customer Associate. And the P stands for Pricing. Essentially my job duties include helping customers, organizing racks and tables and stands, putting out stock, taking backstock into the warehouse. Locating stock that we don't yet have room for. Cleaning fitting rooms, moving things from regular price to clearance.
It seems easy and I guess it is. I just had to learn how to use the SNC machine that tags and locates things. And how to read the tags on clothes. All of those weird number and letter combinations mean something. The biggest part of my job is organizing. Whether it be new stuff, stuff already on the floor, or stuff being taken off...it had to be organized. And let me tell you, that is my forte. I quite enjoy it.
When I got hired, the HR lady told me that Sears was a good place to work. I figured she had to say that. But she was right. For the most part, I like all of the people I work with. There's a little bit of a rift between management and associates, but I figure that is everywhere. There's no drama amongst the people in my department, nor any lazy people or slackers.
I'm hoping and praying that this job turns into more than a seasonal job. It's a small chance, but it's possible. My manager says that I have a good chance, and that I'm good at my job.
It seems odd, I know. I have a college degree. In Child and Family Studies. And I'm satisfied with a job in retail. But I've never really put great emphasis on having a good job. I think a job shouldn't be a big part of someone's life. The biggest part should be God. Doing His work. Not earthly work. As long as I'm happy and can pay the bills, I'm satisfied with my job.
I've realized that right now is the happiest time of my life. I like my job. I have great friends. A wonderful magnificent boyfriend. I just love life. And I'm looking forward to the future...whatever may come.
2011 may have begun on a sour note, but it won't end that way. :-) I'm quite happy where God had placed me.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
6 Months and a History Lesson (part 1)
Well, Jonathan and I have been dating for 6 months. Half a year. I can't believe it. And to celebrate, let me tell you the history of "us."
We've known each other for 2 years. According to him, we met in the campus coffee shop in Fall 2009 or early Spring 2010. For a long time he was just the nerdy kid that hung around all the Chorale kids. He turned into a great confidant over the summer than I lived in Memphis (even though I don't really remember a lot of that.) And finally, early this year, he became a great and loyal friend when I needed someone.
I never thought about dating him. He was just a friend. Not my type at all. (At that point, my type was self-centered prideful jerkish guys. We all make mistakes.) And then came the Subway "date" in January this year. I was lonely and in need of a friend. He was (apparently) not busy. So we moseyed on over to Subway and had supper. We ended up talking for 2 hours. We even argued about our definitions of good poetry. (We still disagree on that.) And that's when he started liking me.
At that point I was in no position for a relationship. As I've said before on here, I had completely and totally given up on all men everywhere. But Jonathan was a great friend who listened and made me laugh so I asked him to hang out more. And every single time I asked him to hang out, he said yes. It was funny, actually. I thought, "Does this guy have nothing better to do than hang out with me?"
Everyone began noticing his liking to me. I did not. I was completely oblivious to the matter. Mostly because I was such a crazy mess that I thought that no one could like me. And he would never admit to me who he liked.
In March while we were on spring break (I took a vacation to Gatlinburg with some friends and he was in Ohio for the week), everyone kept saying how much he liked me. Finally, being frustrated with it all, I just sent him a text saying, "Do you like me?" Well apparently this freaked him out. The poor guy had never even flirted with a girl! And after he admitted his liking for me, I said, "Well then why don't you ask me out?" So he did. In a text. To which I replied, "Maybe this would be better done in person."
So he did. And the rest is history. Well, the whole dating process was rather rocky for a bit. And also rather hilarious...but we'll save that for another time.
Now, I would like like to take this time to squelch some rumors that may be floating around. I do have a job in Jackson, TN at Sears. This DOES NOT mean we are breaking up, or that our relationship is doomed, or that we don't love each other. We're working around it for now. We plan to see each other twice a month (each of us making a trip to see the other.)
Our relationship is stronger than ever. I literally find new reasons to love him everyday. It's not perfect. We're not perfect, but I believe it's as good as it can be.
Happy 6 Month Anniversary, Jonathan!!!!! :-D
We've known each other for 2 years. According to him, we met in the campus coffee shop in Fall 2009 or early Spring 2010. For a long time he was just the nerdy kid that hung around all the Chorale kids. He turned into a great confidant over the summer than I lived in Memphis (even though I don't really remember a lot of that.) And finally, early this year, he became a great and loyal friend when I needed someone.
I never thought about dating him. He was just a friend. Not my type at all. (At that point, my type was self-centered prideful jerkish guys. We all make mistakes.) And then came the Subway "date" in January this year. I was lonely and in need of a friend. He was (apparently) not busy. So we moseyed on over to Subway and had supper. We ended up talking for 2 hours. We even argued about our definitions of good poetry. (We still disagree on that.) And that's when he started liking me.
At that point I was in no position for a relationship. As I've said before on here, I had completely and totally given up on all men everywhere. But Jonathan was a great friend who listened and made me laugh so I asked him to hang out more. And every single time I asked him to hang out, he said yes. It was funny, actually. I thought, "Does this guy have nothing better to do than hang out with me?"
Everyone began noticing his liking to me. I did not. I was completely oblivious to the matter. Mostly because I was such a crazy mess that I thought that no one could like me. And he would never admit to me who he liked.
In March while we were on spring break (I took a vacation to Gatlinburg with some friends and he was in Ohio for the week), everyone kept saying how much he liked me. Finally, being frustrated with it all, I just sent him a text saying, "Do you like me?" Well apparently this freaked him out. The poor guy had never even flirted with a girl! And after he admitted his liking for me, I said, "Well then why don't you ask me out?" So he did. In a text. To which I replied, "Maybe this would be better done in person."
So he did. And the rest is history. Well, the whole dating process was rather rocky for a bit. And also rather hilarious...but we'll save that for another time.
Now, I would like like to take this time to squelch some rumors that may be floating around. I do have a job in Jackson, TN at Sears. This DOES NOT mean we are breaking up, or that our relationship is doomed, or that we don't love each other. We're working around it for now. We plan to see each other twice a month (each of us making a trip to see the other.)
Our relationship is stronger than ever. I literally find new reasons to love him everyday. It's not perfect. We're not perfect, but I believe it's as good as it can be.
Happy 6 Month Anniversary, Jonathan!!!!! :-D
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I've been working at Sears for a month now. I like it. My job title is MCA (or MPA depending on who you ask), which stands for Merchandising and Customer Associate. And the P stands for Pricing. Essentially my job duties include helping customers, organizing racks and tables and stands, putting out stock, taking backstock into the warehouse. Locating stock that we don't yet have room for. Cleaning fitting rooms, moving things from regular price to clearance.
It seems easy and I guess it is. I just had to learn how to use the SNC machine that tags and locates things. And how to read the tags on clothes. All of those weird number and letter combinations mean something. The biggest part of my job is organizing. Whether it be new stuff, stuff already on the floor, or stuff being taken off...it had to be organized. And let me tell you, that is my forte. I quite enjoy it.
When I got hired, the HR lady told me that Sears was a good place to work. I figured she had to say that. But she was right. For the most part, I like all of the people I work with. There's a little bit of a rift between management and associates, but I figure that is everywhere. There's no drama amongst the people in my department, nor any lazy people or slackers.
I'm hoping and praying that this job turns into more than a seasonal job. It's a small chance, but it's possible. My manager says that I have a good chance, and that I'm good at my job.
It seems odd, I know. I have a college degree. In Child and Family Studies. And I'm satisfied with a job in retail. But I've never really put great emphasis on having a good job. I think a job shouldn't be a big part of someone's life. The biggest part should be God. Doing His work. Not earthly work. As long as I'm happy and can pay the bills, I'm satisfied with my job.
I've realized that right now is the happiest time of my life. I like my job. I have great friends. A wonderful magnificent boyfriend. I just love life. And I'm looking forward to the future...whatever may come.
2011 may have begun on a sour note, but it won't end that way. :-) I'm quite happy where God had placed me.
It seems easy and I guess it is. I just had to learn how to use the SNC machine that tags and locates things. And how to read the tags on clothes. All of those weird number and letter combinations mean something. The biggest part of my job is organizing. Whether it be new stuff, stuff already on the floor, or stuff being taken off...it had to be organized. And let me tell you, that is my forte. I quite enjoy it.
When I got hired, the HR lady told me that Sears was a good place to work. I figured she had to say that. But she was right. For the most part, I like all of the people I work with. There's a little bit of a rift between management and associates, but I figure that is everywhere. There's no drama amongst the people in my department, nor any lazy people or slackers.
I'm hoping and praying that this job turns into more than a seasonal job. It's a small chance, but it's possible. My manager says that I have a good chance, and that I'm good at my job.
It seems odd, I know. I have a college degree. In Child and Family Studies. And I'm satisfied with a job in retail. But I've never really put great emphasis on having a good job. I think a job shouldn't be a big part of someone's life. The biggest part should be God. Doing His work. Not earthly work. As long as I'm happy and can pay the bills, I'm satisfied with my job.
I've realized that right now is the happiest time of my life. I like my job. I have great friends. A wonderful magnificent boyfriend. I just love life. And I'm looking forward to the future...whatever may come.
2011 may have begun on a sour note, but it won't end that way. :-) I'm quite happy where God had placed me.
6 Months and a History Lesson (part 1)
Well, Jonathan and I have been dating for 6 months. Half a year. I can't believe it. And to celebrate, let me tell you the history of "us."
We've known each other for 2 years. According to him, we met in the campus coffee shop in Fall 2009 or early Spring 2010. For a long time he was just the nerdy kid that hung around all the Chorale kids. He turned into a great confidant over the summer than I lived in Memphis (even though I don't really remember a lot of that.) And finally, early this year, he became a great and loyal friend when I needed someone.
I never thought about dating him. He was just a friend. Not my type at all. (At that point, my type was self-centered prideful jerkish guys. We all make mistakes.) And then came the Subway "date" in January this year. I was lonely and in need of a friend. He was (apparently) not busy. So we moseyed on over to Subway and had supper. We ended up talking for 2 hours. We even argued about our definitions of good poetry. (We still disagree on that.) And that's when he started liking me.
At that point I was in no position for a relationship. As I've said before on here, I had completely and totally given up on all men everywhere. But Jonathan was a great friend who listened and made me laugh so I asked him to hang out more. And every single time I asked him to hang out, he said yes. It was funny, actually. I thought, "Does this guy have nothing better to do than hang out with me?"
Everyone began noticing his liking to me. I did not. I was completely oblivious to the matter. Mostly because I was such a crazy mess that I thought that no one could like me. And he would never admit to me who he liked.
In March while we were on spring break (I took a vacation to Gatlinburg with some friends and he was in Ohio for the week), everyone kept saying how much he liked me. Finally, being frustrated with it all, I just sent him a text saying, "Do you like me?" Well apparently this freaked him out. The poor guy had never even flirted with a girl! And after he admitted his liking for me, I said, "Well then why don't you ask me out?" So he did. In a text. To which I replied, "Maybe this would be better done in person."
So he did. And the rest is history. Well, the whole dating process was rather rocky for a bit. And also rather hilarious...but we'll save that for another time.
Now, I would like like to take this time to squelch some rumors that may be floating around. I do have a job in Jackson, TN at Sears. This DOES NOT mean we are breaking up, or that our relationship is doomed, or that we don't love each other. We're working around it for now. We plan to see each other twice a month (each of us making a trip to see the other.)
Our relationship is stronger than ever. I literally find new reasons to love him everyday. It's not perfect. We're not perfect, but I believe it's as good as it can be.
Happy 6 Month Anniversary, Jonathan!!!!! :-D
We've known each other for 2 years. According to him, we met in the campus coffee shop in Fall 2009 or early Spring 2010. For a long time he was just the nerdy kid that hung around all the Chorale kids. He turned into a great confidant over the summer than I lived in Memphis (even though I don't really remember a lot of that.) And finally, early this year, he became a great and loyal friend when I needed someone.
I never thought about dating him. He was just a friend. Not my type at all. (At that point, my type was self-centered prideful jerkish guys. We all make mistakes.) And then came the Subway "date" in January this year. I was lonely and in need of a friend. He was (apparently) not busy. So we moseyed on over to Subway and had supper. We ended up talking for 2 hours. We even argued about our definitions of good poetry. (We still disagree on that.) And that's when he started liking me.
At that point I was in no position for a relationship. As I've said before on here, I had completely and totally given up on all men everywhere. But Jonathan was a great friend who listened and made me laugh so I asked him to hang out more. And every single time I asked him to hang out, he said yes. It was funny, actually. I thought, "Does this guy have nothing better to do than hang out with me?"
Everyone began noticing his liking to me. I did not. I was completely oblivious to the matter. Mostly because I was such a crazy mess that I thought that no one could like me. And he would never admit to me who he liked.
In March while we were on spring break (I took a vacation to Gatlinburg with some friends and he was in Ohio for the week), everyone kept saying how much he liked me. Finally, being frustrated with it all, I just sent him a text saying, "Do you like me?" Well apparently this freaked him out. The poor guy had never even flirted with a girl! And after he admitted his liking for me, I said, "Well then why don't you ask me out?" So he did. In a text. To which I replied, "Maybe this would be better done in person."
So he did. And the rest is history. Well, the whole dating process was rather rocky for a bit. And also rather hilarious...but we'll save that for another time.
Now, I would like like to take this time to squelch some rumors that may be floating around. I do have a job in Jackson, TN at Sears. This DOES NOT mean we are breaking up, or that our relationship is doomed, or that we don't love each other. We're working around it for now. We plan to see each other twice a month (each of us making a trip to see the other.)
Our relationship is stronger than ever. I literally find new reasons to love him everyday. It's not perfect. We're not perfect, but I believe it's as good as it can be.
Happy 6 Month Anniversary, Jonathan!!!!! :-D
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