July has come and gone. And we are half way through the month of August! Where has this summer gone? Kids are back-to-school shopping and my Wal-Mart here is even crazier than usual with parents and children checking off lists and carts full of notebooks and backpacks.
Last time I posted, I was unemployed. I got a job shortly after that post at Bed, Bath and Beyond. It wasn't too bad of a job at first. Although ringing on a register nonstop was getting old. I wanted more to do than that when I accepted the job.
For the last few months, they have been building a Rita's Italian Ice right down the road from where I live. I had my eye on it, waiting for any sign of hiring. I worked at a Rita's back up at home for nearly 5 years, I figured I'd be able to get something pretty good with all that experience.
About a week or two ago, Rita's hung their "Now Hiring" sign. I put in an application and had an interview about two days later. Needless to say, the Rita's owner was pretty excited about my experience and offered me a managerial position right off the start. Unfortunately, I coudln't see how I would make two part-time jobs' schedules work together. BBB doesn't put their schedule out until a few days before the week its for! So I had to make a decision. I chose to leave BBB and offer full availability to Rita's. I figure since they are willing to offer the hours, I have to make a sacrifice with BBB and be willing to accept the hours. Besides, I know Rita's better and my chances for a raise are much greater there.
So today is my last day at BBB. I felt bad leaving because they need good workers. But like the one manager said, "you have to do what you have to do to make a living in this town." He said it best - finding a job here isn't as easy as one would imagine (unless you're a nurse, you're set with that job!) Sunday is my first day at Rita's. I'll be helping to train the new employees, as well as making ice. Its also going to be family and friends day for a few hours in the evening. Tony is pretty psyched about that! The employees will use our friends and family as practice customers to perfect their serving skills. Free stuff!
Also, an update on pursuing my dream of a job with horses: I'm giving a halter lesson Tuesday evening to an 11yo girl and her Quarter Horse mare. I am very excited since this is about the age I started to show horses. I remember what it feels like and I can't wait to help this little girl get good and hopefully bring some blues home!
