Saw Trek again yesterday. Excellent again. I took the wife, who enjoyed it as well. We gave Scott to his first trip at babysitting and he was rather good. WHEW! We had a worry that perhaps without us around he'd freak out a bit or something. But luckily he didn't, so I feel alot better.
Yesterday, after months of waiting, my wife earned herself a promotion! She's gotta go through some training and then after that perhaps a relocation. To where? Who knows. Perhaps no where. Perhaps South Bend, Id. Either way, I'm pretty free to pick up and go where she wants to. So long as we are in the general area here and I am used to it. (Its in our district anyway, so no problem)
I cannot tell you how proud I am of her. I am truly blessed that I found someone who is so hardworking, dedicated and still doing it with a smile. She absolutely loves her job. Loves it. And even though I had internal doubts, she was indeed rewarded for her hard work.
Why did I doubt? Well, #1-I am a firm believer in Murphy's Law. That anything bad that can happen, will. Plus, I always look at the negative, so that way when something bad does go wrong, it doesn't spiral me down into depression or anxiety. Anything cool that happens I percieve then as a "bonus." But #2, mainly its my past jaded experiences in the workplace. Allow me to explain.... (storytime folks!)
When I graduated high school, I was promoted to manager at McDonalds. I worked hard. Real hard. You couldn't find anymore more dedicated than me. McDonalds in my eyes could do no wrong. I came in hours early before my shift and worked off the clock. I earned the respect of my employees. I strived for excellence. I had the best stats of any manager there. I stayed when needed. I sacrificed. I sweat. I bled. All of it. Solidly. Hard. For five straight years.
Well, I was up for promotion to assistant manager of the store. It meant a big salary increase, benefits galore and more. I had the training book completed. I really felt that I was a shoe in. And came one promotion, they hired someone off the street. Okay, I'll get it next time. I improved further. and they promoted someone who was transferred to two different McDonalds' in the past year because of "attitude problems" and she just entered basic management. No training. Not the years of experience I had. She was even younger than me. But she was also dating a store manager of another store in town and I am sure he helped pull some strings to get her in that position.
I was devestated. Destroyed. I decided "fuck this," and applied for college. Oh, the McDonalds big wigs came and tried to talk me out of it, but really, my mind was made up. I had this drive to see what else was out there for me. (turns out that it was the best decision of my life!) So shortly after that, they transferred me to a store that they ended up selling to a franchise, effectively terminating my involvement with the "corporation" of McWorld forever. I ended up quitting cause I just couldn't stomach the place anymore.
Ever since then, I've been so jaded. Like no matter how hard you work, its never good enough. Bosses always find something you missed, or something you can fix. Its always negative reinforcement rather than seeing your accomplishments. Oh sure, I've held management positions at other places like the Movie Theater and the porn shop, but I did that for the money, not for the power or the drive to succeed. (well, maybe a bit at the cinema. But certainly not at the porno shop!!) So I guess thats why I decided long ago to take my own path. Sure work a job. But dedicate your life to the things that really matter. Like your home life, your dreams, your family, etc. The things that will surround you on your deathbed. Like, do I want my obituary to read "ADAM TALLEY-LIFELONG DEDICATED MANAGER" or "ADAM TALLEY-ARTIST, DREAMER, FATHER, BELOVED FRIEND?" I choose the latter. At least, I attempt to cultivate that anyway.
But Walgreens is different. They acknowledge the efforts of a person. I've got pats on the back for doing a good job at the place (man that hasn't happened to me at a job in almost 8 years!) I do work hard, but I feel that they depend on me for alot. I like that feeling. I have no desire to pursue a career there, but its a nice place. and now, with them recognizing my wife's talents and efforts, they get an A+ in my book. She earned it. She deserves it. She's much better than I cause she's got that drive. She's got that ethic still intact.
I am soooo lucky, you guys don't even know.
Anyway, once this all kicks in, and plans cement further, shit will be turning our way. Meaning everything we have planned for the future is going to work. From our financial status, to happy home, to my artwork and career. ITS ALL GOING TO WORK!
Thanks my beloved for your hard work and dedication. You make me want to be a better person. You crack chips off my jaded nature. I'm a thick headed horse 90% of the time on these sorts of things. But you put up with it. And you earn your place in the world to boot. Thats something real fuckin' special.
Anyway, I'll leave you folks be. I'm off to bed and then hang out with the bots (who is crawling all over the place now!) Have a week.
T
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