I just got a job at 7-11, and I started yesterday. I like my job, but I have to deal with so many customers. It gets tiring and it's hard to keep a smile after thousands of people. So, yesterday I started and was able to smie at every single one, but when I got hoe I learned smeone had died, and learned a close friend got into major trouble that he may not be able to get out of. So I'm pretty upset today (my second day). Anyone have suggestions on how to keep an uplifting positive attitude? I think I may just remember that I'm grateful to have a job, and remember that each person is special, and I am special, too. Also, I may just try and think of positive experiences I have had that make me smile... or what that paycheck is gonne feel like...
2007-05-02 05:34:42 · 7 answers · asked by theskyisthelimit02 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Sorry for your bad news.
First thing to do when you check-in at work, is to tell your supervisor that you "will try your best to be positive, but that you just learned of death of someone close to you". - That is all you need to say.
Since your job is such a busy one, I think you will find that your mind will soon be so into your work, that thoughts of your personal life will be so minimized, as you focus on who and what is right in front of you, that you will do fine.
It's your breaks, and when you go home that you will likely feel the saddness return. Tonight, I suggest you write a letter or journal about the friend you lost, and maybe a letter to your other friend who messed-up. Whether you send the letters or not, you will find this is a theraputic exercise for you, and it will give you a place to express your feelings and a time to feel your grief. With the writing done, you might go for a walk to help you mind turn to other things. -- Then tomorrow ought to go a little better for you.
2007-05-02 06:03:02 · answer #1 · answered by Hope 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have wonderful ideas for keeping that smile on your face. Remember, the job IS important for a very special person, right now..........YOU. Do the smiling and the working and chatting, and treat YOU as well as you would any friend in trouble. YOU are the Special of the day, and you can do this! congrats on getting the job!
2007-05-02 05:42:17 · answer #2 · answered by laurel g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I now exactly what you are going through. I found out as long as I was busy,I did o.k. It was when I was on breaks. When it really tough. This is when the tears came. My manager ask me later how I was, Of course I lost it. She gave me the rest of the week off. She could not believe I even came to work. I told her I had to keep busy. I am so sorry for your lose,It is so hard to go through this. When you go in to work explain to whoever is in charge what has happened, Then they will know what is going on with you. If it is a immediate family member most places give you funeral leave with pay. Even if you worked one day. Most places understand when something like this happens. Remember talk to them if you end up staying for your shift,at least they will understand that, when you are not acting right, at least they will know why. I know life is really hard for you right know, take care of your self,
2007-05-02 06:02:30 · answer #3 · answered by Bandit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry 2 hear your loss, but try to take your mind off of things for a while, like listen to your favorite CD or watch your favorite movie. At work, you can really focus on biend the best employee you can be and who knows what your boss will do?? Also, when a family member of mine died recently, I found that it really helps to write a long letter of all the great things the did for you and how happy they made you when they were alive to them. tHen, burn it, or rip it into really small pieces and place it at their grave or bury it in a signifigant place.
remember: its ok to cry about the loss of a loved one. sometimes, crying can actually make you feel better.
Good luck!!
2007-05-02 05:49:08 · answer #4 · answered by pink_dancer912 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That someone has died and left me a lot of money. Who would give me the news I don't know. It would be bad news because it might force me to decide. What I want to do with the money. And that may not include the people that are in my life right now.
2016-05-18 22:48:41 · answer #5 · answered by elissa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you said it yourself about keeping an uplifting mood =you don't have to smile at everyone ,just be kind=then deal with your loss when you get home =sorry to hear that and hope you will get over it soon
2007-05-02 05:47:09 · answer #6 · answered by caffsans 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take lots of chocolate with you to work tomorrow, that will help:) Watch a good comedy and go for a nice long walk.
2007-05-02 05:58:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋