I am a full-time student and mom, and also have to work in a damn factory with no air-conditioning for $9.50 an hour. How can I become more positive about this and not dread going in there everyday? Cuz right now, I would almost rather pull out my toenails.
2006-07-31 06:23:53 · 13 answers · asked by Good Gushy 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
You are enduring a short-term torture in order to achieve a long-term economic boost for yourself & your family. You are to be commended for your efforts. If they were giving out awards for what you're doing, I would nominate you right now. Believe it or not, you are one of the unsung heroes of the world.
2006-07-31 06:28:59 · answer #1 · answered by Nefertiti 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I assume the reason you're a full-time student is to improve your skills and consequently your job prospects. Keep at it, and graduation day will be here before you know it.
Secondly, it might help to think about the cold winter days that you'll soon be facing, and remember that the heat balances with the cold. (Doesn't apply if you live in Arizona or some other Sun Belt state!) You can also "play games" to make the time pass more quickly, like counting the number of widgets you produce in 10 minutes, or an hour, or something else. The problem I could see with working in a manufacturing job is the boredom that would set in with repetition. Make a game of it - counting, or production, or something - to keep your mind engaged and moving.
2006-07-31 13:31:42 · answer #2 · answered by flash_engineer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to think about not how terrible the place is, but that the job is only temporary so you can pay the rent and put food on the table or pay off any other necessary bills. You just got to push on a little more till you finish school. Then your education will open up to new opportunities. It won't happen immediately but its definitely something to look forward to. In the mean time, make friends with those around you if possible. It'll lighten the pressure. Try to smile more often it might actually change your mood. Good luck.
2006-07-31 13:36:56 · answer #3 · answered by Richard C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you don't have to work in such conditions but you're choosing too. And what are pursuing as a full time student? I'd say find work that has similar pay but is air conditioned. You obviously don't like what you do so now is the time to find another job ... I can help if you like ... I am a high school career counselor and have worked with 1000s of people like yourself.
2006-07-31 13:36:41 · answer #4 · answered by mloessel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ah, yes... The dreaded factory. My mom works in one wiht no air-conditioning as well. It is hard to keep a positive outlook when working in a place like that. Just tell yourself you need that money for school and for your child. If you quit think of the condition you kid would be in. Eating... I don't know. Beans and Ramen Noodles every day. o: That should help. All I can think of is just do it for l'argent (moneh).
2006-07-31 13:28:05 · answer #5 · answered by Slippers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was talking to a friend of mine and he said that he was in a similar situation but he needed to be doing all of those things to get his education! I would just tell yourself that its all for your child that when your done with school you will be out of that factory and into a nice paying laid back job! also go apply to sell cell phone its what I do I make 10.42 an hour plus commission and I work part time no stress!
2006-07-31 13:28:04 · answer #6 · answered by Cags18 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just focus on the goal. If you are working towards something (since you're a student I suppose you probobly are) then just focus on what you're working towards and don't focus on what you're going through.
I was a sniper in the marines. When you broke it down, I made about 5 bucks an hour to go through hell. there where times when I would literally rather be dead than go through any more pain. We where taught not to let negative thoughts enter our mind and whenever something negative started to enter, we would just think of something else. Could be anything as random as skipping through a field of flowers.
2006-07-31 13:29:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When do you graduate? Just try to remember that what you do benefits your family, and this is just a small temporary set back. Once you graduate, you will find a better job. Stay positive for your child(ren). You may not notice it (I didn't when I was in the same situation) but your kids will sense you anxiety and tension. Things will get better, believe me. Been there, done that.
2006-07-31 15:58:45 · answer #8 · answered by Dawn C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, I had a few of those too!! The way I got through it was to visualize my kids with nothing to eat and no roof over their head. That way, I could tolerate anything!! Besides, it could be $5 an hour.
2006-07-31 13:28:37 · answer #9 · answered by GP 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quite simply you need to find another job. You obviously don't like what you do, so do something else. Now I understand it might take some time but be proactive and start looking!
2006-07-31 13:27:02 · answer #10 · answered by when and how 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋