I am 23 years old. I manage a sporting goods/printing store in a small town. We opened over a year ago and have a couple more stores in the works of going up in other states. My question is...I only make $9.00 an hour and live in a small town with a first baby on the way with my husband. He is a police officer. my dad is part owner in this store. Should I be embarassed of my job?? It is one that does take some skill and orginization, but one that high schoolers work at from time to time to cover shifts. I did go to school for skincare and nails and did that for some time, but gas is so expensive that I don't want to drive and ultimately do make more money at this job and its guaranteed. I guess I have been second guessing myself lately and am always so worried that people think that I'm a loser. I don't know what to do, it is really bothering me. Thanks for the advice everyone!
2007-06-16 06:28:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
No you should not be embarrassed you should be proud, the experience you are getting for one and for two if dad is part owner, guess who is next in line. Keep up the good work.
2007-06-16 06:50:19 · answer #1 · answered by Pengy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHY would you be embarassed, by doing a good job and enjoying what you do. I'm a 50+ year old woman who merchandized cookies for Nabisco. I hauled carts, opened boxes, rotated product and dealt with stuff that some would consider mindless. I enjoyed what I did. I didn't have to work. It was part-time. I dressed up every day...skirts and hose and heels. Most people thought I was the SALES REP, instead of the merchandiser. I made it fun for me and the customers. The company offered me the Rep position several times, but I didn't want the headaches. I liked what I was doing. It depends on how you present yourself. I had the respect of everyone, from truck drivers to the store management, to the big boys in our company. Your job is what you make it. I had to resign a month ago, because I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. I was with the company for 16 years. Sounds like you are a bit of a snob. Get over yourself. It's a stable, honest job. If you don't like what you are doing, leave it and allow someone who really wants the job, to take over. As far as "only" making $9.00 an hour. Count your lucky stars. I know men who have done back breaking work, most of their lives and don't make that much.
2007-06-16 13:45:48 · answer #2 · answered by janice 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know what? If the issue is happiness than a change of scenery might be in order. If you love where you are at and your husband is ok with the current financial situation than stay. It's not a healthy thing to make decisions based on what you think others may feel about you. Plus, not to mention, I'm sure your father will be most understanding when it comes to time off for the new life you are about to bring forth. Congratulations by the way and many blessings to you, your husband, and the new one.
2007-06-16 13:45:24 · answer #3 · answered by papafunk615 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a job and you can have the satisfaction of knowing that you will be helping to financially take care of your baby along with your husband. That doesn't sound like a bad job to me. It could be worse, you could be flipping burgers at mcdonalds
2007-06-16 13:38:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it's what you enjoy doing, then don't be embarassed about it.
Don't waste your time thinking about what others think of you, it's not even worth it.
If you feel okay about yourself, then that's all that matters.
Ask for a raise if you can (if you need to)
If you're not happy, then try something else.
Good luck with your baby!
2007-06-16 13:37:25 · answer #5 · answered by JessicaLouise 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
kick thare asses
2007-06-16 13:33:23 · answer #6 · answered by nick s 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋