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Posted 11/30/2014 3:50 AM (GMT 0)
Hi all,
Today I went back to work as I had no legitimate excuse not to, my stomach was all better, no fever, and perfectly healthy. I thought my manager wouldn't be there (the one who causes me great stress) but she ended up changing her schedule so she was was in fact there today. Luckily she stayed in the back most of the day so I didn't have to interact with her. I do work in retail, and the Black Friday madness is STILL going on believe it or not. It was a constant flow in the store today-- not one moment of quiet. There were times where I felt really overwhelmed and felt like I could have passed out right then and there from the hustle and bustle of it all; lots of people make me so anxious. Sometimes my anxiety makes me feel like its wrapping itself so tightly around my body that I can't even breathe. And I'm on Zoloft (10 years now) and it gives me head zaps (which they say is a relatively common symptom), but they still freak me out after all of this time. I will say, it was nice to be out of bed and getting some new scenery. It's amazing how the second I am home, the anxiety just completely dissipates. Well, most of it anyway.
How was everyone else's day?
Posted 11/30/2014 4:25 AM (GMT 0)
Congrats Mama for getting back in there today! Big step:) it will get better!!

I worked retail for sooooo many years and just loved Black Friday weekend, haha.
Posted 11/30/2014 4:29 AM (GMT 0)
Gigi and Quinn's Mom,
It's a love/hate relationship. Love the nice customers, can't stand the entitled ones. The store is in Beverly Hills so we get our fair share of stuck up customers who think that the world revolves around them :).
Thanks for the encouragement! Progress and not perfection as I always say :)
Posted 11/30/2014 5:26 AM (GMT 0)
Blus,

Awesome job on getting through today!! I am really impressed that you can do what you do! I would lose my mind. I don't deal well with that kind of pressure.

Back in the day, when my dance studio was small...I supplimented my income by teaching during the day...and waiting tables at night.

With all of the craziness of having a dozen little wild ones in a class, or getting ready for a big recital...

...it is nothing compared to what those in retail and the service industry go through.

It was really tough being pulled in all directions...people demanding things, remembering what specific task you were just on as yet another person asks for something new from you.

I have pressure in my job...but of a different kind for sure!

Tonight, my husband and I had a date night, and went to one of our favorite restaurants. When the bill came, we had plenty of cash, so decided not to use a card.

When we totalled up what we owed...it turned out we could either leave about 15% or 22% with the demoninations of bills we had between us. (we did not want to wait for change)

I said without hesitation...'leave the 22%!'...

....cause I know how hard everyone is working this time of year!

Again...all this to say...GREAT job today!!! Count this as a victory.;)  Keep up the great work on your anxiety management!

S.C.
Posted 11/30/2014 6:09 AM (GMT 0)
It is most certainly demanding, and mentally taxing.
Lovely to hear you left the 22%. I have friends who are waiter( or waitresses), and host(esses), and I know how hard they work to make ends meet. Much appreciated that you are a kind customer who knows the value of other people.
I work tomorrow, too, so hopefully the positivity continues!
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