I somewhat dreaded starting the job I currently have, when I applied. But my bills like money and my current job helps take care of that. I find myself happier, though, after quiting the previous job. The one I was being pushed out of. Now, I work days like most everyone I know. I actually feel like cooking. I actually feel like doing yard work and the extra of the house work that never got done before. One thing I had to get use to was not sleeping alone anymore.

I’ve already received a few praises from management. Not that I was looking or expecting any, but it was nice because at the previous job that never happened. I’ve been told if I need help, ask. Okay, I have no problem asking for help when I need it. When I have enough down time, I help where I can. I hear some co-workers say “Team work makes the dream work.” But they are also the ones standing around visiting with each other while one person is busting their butts working. I had a soon-to-be boss say to me “We will get this done. It will be alright.” Nothing was said prior to that and making it sound like we’re a team, we’re both working on it. I said, “There’s no we. There’s only me. I’m only one person. I’m doing my best.” Then he responded, “What can I help with?” I responded, “There’s this, that and that. I’m currently doing such-n-such.” He jumped in and started helping with one of the multiple things. I thanked him for helping. If someone helps me, whether I asked or not, then you better believe I say thank you. Team work doesn’t happen very much here.

A couple of weeks later: today, 4 Sept ’20- that same soon-to-be boss said rather loudly “I need to retrain everyone back here.” His boss came back to our area and responsed “Not happening. What do you need?” S-T-B boss repeated himself. And his boss repeated himself as well. S-T-B boss’s answer was “Uh nothing.” Prior to that, he’s not corrected anyone, talked to anyone, let anyone know what they’re doing wrong and how to do it correctly. It’s sad, but I’ve learned that I cannot ask for help because I don’t get it when I do.

Yeah, it’s a job until a better one comes along.