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Geez, it's been a while already huh?
2 months now since i moved. Yikes.
It's been... Really stressful and busy. I spent weeks job hunting, did a couple of interviews, only to land a job at Walmart as a shelf stocker without an interview. Just, got the call and got scheduled for Orientation. Bam, hired. I knew Walmart was the most likely place to take me in, but i didn't think it'd be THAT easy.
I had considered it as a final resort type deal if all else failed, since i don't hear too many great things about it. But... I quite enjoy it?
I read a lot of horror stories about working here, yet i feel like i really lucked out with my store and team as I'm yet to really complain about anything besides the pay and shift times.
I work from 4AM-1PM. I opted for this shift as it meant I'd get home when the day is still young, as opposed to being away until dark. Plus, it helps get my sleep schedule sorted
Of course i don't LOVE it here and god forbid i spend many years of my life here, like many do. My personal goal is at least 6 months before I set my sights on someplace else, hopefully with a higher wage.
Still, I'm almost worried i won't find a better work environment. Maybe I'm just scarred from all the bad stories people tell, but i feel like that's a hard thing to come by. Hell, I've already heard a couple of bad things about other shifts in the store.
So... Yeah, that's my status I guess? Been here a couple weeks now, getting established and saving up - having income is a major relief. I'd really like a bike, and a better PC setup. As well as continue repairing things on the side, and doing art. However, i still need to sort my medications. Even after nearly 2 months, I've yet to hear back from my Medicaid application and I'm running out. I already had to pay a visit to a doctor to get a Paxil refill. Getting my Xanax on the other hand is going to be... Tricky. And likely expensive without insurance. And Walmart benefits don't kick in until 90 days.
That's keeping me on edge these days. I really hope i get this sorted soon. It'd be real nice to just.. work and move on without a ticking time bomb for once.
I haven't done much art. My most sincere apologies to the people waiting on the YCH i put up before i left 😣 I still feel pretty anxious enough day-to-day to where i don't feel like drawing, or even playing games sometimes. In terms of drawing, that's still next on the list of items to complete. I'll keep on chipping at it, and hopefully things finally stabilize soon.
Moonski and I are doing well though. It's been a pretty busy week for us setting up the bedroom and office (at least, the start of one), travelling out of state to catch and event and now being back to catch up on work. I can't thank her enough for all the support, encouragement and helping to make this all more bearable.
Here's to hoping i can start posting again soon?
Lunch is over, gotta go. 👋
2 months now since i moved. Yikes.
It's been... Really stressful and busy. I spent weeks job hunting, did a couple of interviews, only to land a job at Walmart as a shelf stocker without an interview. Just, got the call and got scheduled for Orientation. Bam, hired. I knew Walmart was the most likely place to take me in, but i didn't think it'd be THAT easy.
I had considered it as a final resort type deal if all else failed, since i don't hear too many great things about it. But... I quite enjoy it?
I read a lot of horror stories about working here, yet i feel like i really lucked out with my store and team as I'm yet to really complain about anything besides the pay and shift times.
I work from 4AM-1PM. I opted for this shift as it meant I'd get home when the day is still young, as opposed to being away until dark. Plus, it helps get my sleep schedule sorted
Of course i don't LOVE it here and god forbid i spend many years of my life here, like many do. My personal goal is at least 6 months before I set my sights on someplace else, hopefully with a higher wage.
Still, I'm almost worried i won't find a better work environment. Maybe I'm just scarred from all the bad stories people tell, but i feel like that's a hard thing to come by. Hell, I've already heard a couple of bad things about other shifts in the store.
So... Yeah, that's my status I guess? Been here a couple weeks now, getting established and saving up - having income is a major relief. I'd really like a bike, and a better PC setup. As well as continue repairing things on the side, and doing art. However, i still need to sort my medications. Even after nearly 2 months, I've yet to hear back from my Medicaid application and I'm running out. I already had to pay a visit to a doctor to get a Paxil refill. Getting my Xanax on the other hand is going to be... Tricky. And likely expensive without insurance. And Walmart benefits don't kick in until 90 days.
That's keeping me on edge these days. I really hope i get this sorted soon. It'd be real nice to just.. work and move on without a ticking time bomb for once.
I haven't done much art. My most sincere apologies to the people waiting on the YCH i put up before i left 😣 I still feel pretty anxious enough day-to-day to where i don't feel like drawing, or even playing games sometimes. In terms of drawing, that's still next on the list of items to complete. I'll keep on chipping at it, and hopefully things finally stabilize soon.
Moonski and I are doing well though. It's been a pretty busy week for us setting up the bedroom and office (at least, the start of one), travelling out of state to catch and event and now being back to catch up on work. I can't thank her enough for all the support, encouragement and helping to make this all more bearable.
Here's to hoping i can start posting again soon?
Lunch is over, gotta go. 👋
Y'know, I've come to find that, at least for me, EVERY job that people say is the worst kind of job, turns out to be the best for me. Maybe not monetarily, but just.. physically and mental health wise. I also think that, just in general, EVERYBODY should work in at least a couple "low tier" jobs, because it really helps build your empathy for the rest of those who work there. It's not as easy as you might think, and a lot of times, issues aren't even their fault. But anyway, yeah, don't waste your time worrying about how other people think are bad jobs, if you enjoy it, that's literally all that matters. Trust me, I've talked to a LOT of folks who make a ton more than me, and they say they WISH they had as much enthusiasm about any job they've ever had as I do about mine. Because, listen, aside from SLEEPING, it's the thing that you'll spend the majority of your lifetime on, so why the HELL would you choose any job that makes you miserable?! If you're happy where you are, STAY there, for the love of god! Don't let the world pressure you into doing something you're not willing to do just because they think it's a good idea.
As for moving to a different job, if I might suggest the one I currently do, try Amazon Delivery Driver. They also hire without interviews and are the most flexible company I've ever seen, not only in terms of hours, but also in "variety of folks." I've seen more autistic, hard of hearing, or other neuro-divergent employees than all other work environments I've been in COMBINED. I don't know which state, or even city, you're in, but do some early hunting and see what their starting pay is. One city up from where I am, they start at 19 dollars an hour, whereas I started at 15.50. But After six months, it's a dollar raise anyway! They also have like.. all the benefits. Oh, and the usual work week is four days instead of five, but because the days are long, I still make as much as a five day work week, which is why I've been able to draw and post more as of late. And buy more YCH's, too, hehe. Though, on work days, you will be getting home after dark, but I personally think the ENTIRE extra day off at home is worth that tradeoff.
Lemme know if I can help with anything, especially pc stuff, that is definitely my forté!
And hey, no matter what happens, I'm proud of you. I always have been. I know you're gonna do great. ^^
Don't push yourself too hard. Remember to take care of yourself!