So a lot of us work full time, 8-5, jobs or other full time jobs at a different shift. If not, then you either work part time every day or sporadically throughout the week. And some are in the process of finding jobs or stay at home moms. This blog is geared more towards those that go in and work about 8 hrs a day, and even some more.
The workplace is a very interesting place. We spend the better part of our day here at work. Fellow employees get close to you and you make lifelong friends at the workplace. They know details about your life such as spouses, boyfriends or girlfriends, kids, family and even your illness’ at times. I used to be the one to want to share all about my life and what I was or wasn’t going through. Sure, I tell my coworkers now about details here and there, but if they knew my whole life story, they would be sure to wonder how the hell it was that I came out somewhat normal. The point of that is, don’t tell your coworkers your whole life story. There are times when situations will come up that some of it will come up… but no need to just spurt it out. Keep them guessing, it’s always more fun that way anyway.
Like I said above, there will be times when details of your life will come out… and that is ok. I started at where I am now a little over a year ago, and after only being here for about 4 months is when all the head stuff flared up real bad. Many doctors’ appointments and much time missed at work. I felt so bad for missing so much but everyone was more than understanding about it. People that I didn’t know knew about the situation would come in and ask how things were going. As I have mentioned before, a lot of people don’t see daily headaches and migraines as a problem for someone… but these people got it. I am convinced that these are genuine people. Not because of just that instance, but there have been a lot that fellow co-workers that have been through in the past year, and I don’t think I have ever seen another company come together like this one has to support them in their time of need… with whatever happened or is going on.
Now, the thing I love about the work place is the need to have fun every once in a while. Whether people are hiding around the corner to scare someone, putting about a hundred rubber bands on stuff in an office, planking, gathering together to cut up for just a bit when the power goes out, being able to have a joke or two or just gathering for a baby shower. All of those are things that make the work place more fun! Don’t get me wrong… There is a time for play and a time for work, but both of those just make it all the more special.
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There are going to be days that just all around suck. The people you work with piss you off for no good reason, you feel overworked and underpaid (which in most cases isn’t the case at all), you want to ring the neck of the next person that slams the door on a headache day (that may just be me) and sometimes even debate having a jack and coke on your lunch break. It’s a little amusing to me only because it seems that after that sucky day it just all comes together and you’re ok again. You love your job more than ever and just in an oddly cheery mood.
You get close to the people you see on a daily basis. You want to know how their kids are doing, when they are going to have kids and ask questions about their family. There is the Christmas, or Holiday, party that you can get together, have a few drinks and talk to fellow employees you don’t get the chance to at work. We just recently had our first family picnic here at work… it was a success in my book. We got to see each other families and most importantly… people in normal “street” clothes, ha-ha. We had a mini water balloon fight with the kidos, obstacle races, good food and just all around fun. Although it was a little hot that day, it really didn’t seem to matter. There are other non work functions that your coworkers may attend as well, for instance baby showers, weddings, birthdays or just a night out.
The place you work at may be a lot different than mine, but I know that no matter where you work there will always be one thing that should remain, you are HAPPY! I have been happy at each place I worked before… Horse Track, Daycare, Nail Salon, Plasma Center and the Fingerprinting. There just came a time where I needed to find a place that I can grow with and be a part of something better. A company based on service and taking care of their customers is a great fit for me. I hope that a lot of you find your fit and enjoy it all you can; after all, we only live 1 lifetime.
~Ash
