I have a confession to make. About a month ago, I took a part-time retail job. I was nervous about saying anything, because do you remember the January debacle? I practically shouted from every roof top and sky skraper that I'd gotten a corporate job, and then? I lasted 9 days. I quickly realized sitting at a desk all day long, trying to sell something people don't need or want is a slow.....way.....to.....die.
So here's what I've discovered. A job you didn't plan on taking, or a career that isn't what you studied for in college, can sometimes bring you way more happiness than a job you think will.
Here's what I've also discovered-- I get 50% off and that's a problem. Yes it's a problem, because I'm spending all my money. As you can see from my closets (plural), I need more clothes like I need another Chihuahua. At first I told people, "It would be fiscally irresponsible for me not to buy clothes a half price." Now, I realize I'm spending about 5 times more than I'm making.
Oops.
Can I register Mike and me for Ann Taylor Loft gift cards?
I went a drove a forklift for a summer after my first job out of school ended abruptly. I thought I was over it all, but at the time it was the best thing I could have done: get some space. It had employee discount that tempted financial disaster... I worked in Guitar Center's warehouse!!
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