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This post is going to be very random so "bear" with me:
Random thought #1
Since I’ve been working I have met many new people and I have noticed one thing. At least 85- 90 % of all of my fellow employees are immigrants. This is an aspect that I find rather fascinating for many reasons. I wonder if fast food (particularly A&W) is the only viable option they have for career options. I can attest to this fact seeing as it seems to be for me. Also it gives me an in sight into many different cultures, countries that I would have never known other wise. I thought I was well versed, open minded, knowledgeable about other countries. WRONG. There is so much I am ignorant of and I welcome the chance to learn. For example there is a couple originally from Bangladesh (Tahamina & Nayeem), Blerta from Albania, Elena from Russia, Olena from the Ukraine and I’m sure others that I have not met or had the chance to talk to yet. All have their own unique cultural experiences, their own customs, ways of thinking, and they all come together to work in one environment. Needless to say shifts are very interesting.
Random thought #2
On another note while I am glad that I finally have income coming in and enjoy talking with and meeting new people, I am very tired. I feel like im stuck in a rut of endless random shifts, difficult hours for minimal pay. I needed the job yes, and I am thankful for it. I just can’t help but wonder sometimes if this is just it for me. Of all the job applications, all the interviews, all I can get is A&W. The thought depresses me so I try to keep my chin up, look at the bright side and attempt (very hard) to change my way of thinking.
Random thought #3
I miss home, I miss my mom, and I miss the life I had out there. I think it's hitting me especially hard now because I know I won't have a chance to go "home" before my mom moves to Edmonton. As much as I was so excited to get out of there it still holds a part of my heart and I will miss it. The next time I go to visit my mom will be in a new province, new city, new house.
Guess I am just feeling kind of lost. Not sure why
Lynne
Random thought #1
Since I’ve been working I have met many new people and I have noticed one thing. At least 85- 90 % of all of my fellow employees are immigrants. This is an aspect that I find rather fascinating for many reasons. I wonder if fast food (particularly A&W) is the only viable option they have for career options. I can attest to this fact seeing as it seems to be for me. Also it gives me an in sight into many different cultures, countries that I would have never known other wise. I thought I was well versed, open minded, knowledgeable about other countries. WRONG. There is so much I am ignorant of and I welcome the chance to learn. For example there is a couple originally from Bangladesh (Tahamina & Nayeem), Blerta from Albania, Elena from Russia, Olena from the Ukraine and I’m sure others that I have not met or had the chance to talk to yet. All have their own unique cultural experiences, their own customs, ways of thinking, and they all come together to work in one environment. Needless to say shifts are very interesting.
Random thought #2
On another note while I am glad that I finally have income coming in and enjoy talking with and meeting new people, I am very tired. I feel like im stuck in a rut of endless random shifts, difficult hours for minimal pay. I needed the job yes, and I am thankful for it. I just can’t help but wonder sometimes if this is just it for me. Of all the job applications, all the interviews, all I can get is A&W. The thought depresses me so I try to keep my chin up, look at the bright side and attempt (very hard) to change my way of thinking.
Random thought #3
I miss home, I miss my mom, and I miss the life I had out there. I think it's hitting me especially hard now because I know I won't have a chance to go "home" before my mom moves to Edmonton. As much as I was so excited to get out of there it still holds a part of my heart and I will miss it. The next time I go to visit my mom will be in a new province, new city, new house.
Guess I am just feeling kind of lost. Not sure why
Lynne