Gratitude In The Workplace

I've mentioned my job on here more than once. I've stated how grateful I am that the opportunity I was offered fell in my lap, and how it pays so well. It's a great low stress job to have while in school. I've mentioned how I'm not passionate about my job at all, but how it's just a stepping stone to starting my career. It's something to fall back on.

The Things That Get Me Through

I don't love my job, but I'm grateful that I don't hate it like I did at my old job. I have a very kind, generous, caring boss. She makes it clear how grateful she is to have me helping her out, especially in the summer when the company is at their busiest. I'm grateful that she saw my potential and gave me the opportunity to climb the ladder at this company. When training me, she was very patient and wouldn't get upset when I made mistakes that were hard to fix. She takes things in stride, and without realizing teaches me how to do the same. I'm grateful that I was offered a year- round position rather than seasonal (which is what I was hired for). 

Another thing I'm thankful for when it comes to my boring job, is the money I'm paid to do it. As I've mentioned in previous blog posts, I was given a $5 raise within two months. I started out at $10 per hour as the front desk receptionist, and was promoted to $15 per hour to work in the finance/accounting department. I like having my own desk, which I can personalize as my own. I can make myself comfortable, and have all the things that sooth me around. I'm grateful to be able to wear what ever I'd like to work. When I was the receptionist, I had to wear the company uniform (khaki's, white sneakers, and a navy blue polo shirt with the company's logo). When I was promoted my boss said that what I wore to work was totally up to me. I don't show up in sweat pants, but I can be comfortable in my own style and don't have to wear that ugly uniform. And being paid $15/hr gives me a little extra spending money to buy new clothes ;)

At the daycare (my old job) I couldn't imagine trying to balance school with the stress I was dealing with on a day to day basis. I felt like I was a mother of 7 infants. The stress would follow me home. I'd feel beat up every day and didn't feel like doing much at all other than getting in my PJ's and laying in bed or on the couch. With the job I have now, although it can be busy sometimes, is far less stressful. I'm grateful for that because I'm able to balance school, work, and a social life. With a low stress job such as mine, I'm healthier and happier than I was before. I'm grateful that I can recognize these things despite the fact that I don't enjoy what I do. Despite the fact that I'm not passionate about what I do. There is always a bright side to everything, and these are mine within my workplace. 

Another thing I'm grateful for is the people I work with. As I mentioned, my boss is a kind woman. We share laughs together, and talk about things that are going on in our lives. Although she is way older than me, we've become friends. That's not something a lot of people can say about their boss, that they're friends, but I can. My co-workers are funny, down to earth, easy to get along with people. We can go out for drinks together after work and on the weekends. They know how to make the work day fun and interesting. There is never a dull moment at Boston Harbor Cruises. 

This Week's Poem: Hip Hop Resume

My passion is wild

To help any child

Thats feelin' down

Or not so great 

I don't hold back or hesitate

I make them laugh

I make them smile

And they forget 'bout the pain

For at least a lil while

I'm a hard worker 

That goes above & beyond

I'll heal those kids

With the wave of a magic wand

Nursin' is my callin'

Children are my joy

Pedi Dept. please 

Consider me to employ.