What a rotten day
It's been about a month, so I figured I'd post an update. I can think of nothing to say other than that today was one of the worst days I've had in a long time. I woke up and 6AM and checked the weather to see if it was going to rain. Sure enough, the report called for heavy showers around 9AM. I work outdoors as a painter, and obviously I can't paint if it's wet out. I didn't see any point in going to work only to leave an hour later, so I called my supervisor and took the day off. It's almost 4PM now, and it only just started raining.
^ That about sums how I feel ^
Missing out on one day of work might not seem like much, but this job of mine isn't permanent. I need get as much out of it as I can, and missing any time over something as silly as this really grinds my gears.
But that's not the worst of it. Around noontime, my father (who also happens to be my supervisor) stopped home to give me my paycheck. We didn't have a whole lot to say at first, and I helped him clear some of the junk out of the back of his truck. Just as my father was about to leave, he said something that struck a nerve with me, and it wasn't long before we ended up in a shouting match with each other. I don't want to put anyone through the pain of having to hear about my personal problems, but... Well, let's just say that I haven't exactly been in a "good place" emotionally for the past few days, and I ended up saying something so stupid and hurtful that I can't think of a way to describe it. Not long afterwards, my father left in a rage. I soon called to apologize, and my father returned home so we could talk face to face. We talked for a while and smoothed things out with each other. Everything seems to be fine now, though my dad thinks I need counseling. I guess things are okay now, but I still feel awful.
On a slightly less depressive note, I'll be applying for a position as a 911 dispatcher in the near future. Obviously there's no guarantee I'll get the job, but I have some very good references and that gives me some confidence. With any luck, my current job won't end until September, when 911 starts hiring. Hopefully this will prove to be the proverbial silver lining.
^ That about sums how I feel ^
Missing out on one day of work might not seem like much, but this job of mine isn't permanent. I need get as much out of it as I can, and missing any time over something as silly as this really grinds my gears.
But that's not the worst of it. Around noontime, my father (who also happens to be my supervisor) stopped home to give me my paycheck. We didn't have a whole lot to say at first, and I helped him clear some of the junk out of the back of his truck. Just as my father was about to leave, he said something that struck a nerve with me, and it wasn't long before we ended up in a shouting match with each other. I don't want to put anyone through the pain of having to hear about my personal problems, but... Well, let's just say that I haven't exactly been in a "good place" emotionally for the past few days, and I ended up saying something so stupid and hurtful that I can't think of a way to describe it. Not long afterwards, my father left in a rage. I soon called to apologize, and my father returned home so we could talk face to face. We talked for a while and smoothed things out with each other. Everything seems to be fine now, though my dad thinks I need counseling. I guess things are okay now, but I still feel awful.
On a slightly less depressive note, I'll be applying for a position as a 911 dispatcher in the near future. Obviously there's no guarantee I'll get the job, but I have some very good references and that gives me some confidence. With any luck, my current job won't end until September, when 911 starts hiring. Hopefully this will prove to be the proverbial silver lining.