Since September I’ve been working as a temp at a factory across town that pays really well but the hours are brutal. Rotating 12 hour shifts from days to nights every 2 weeks. I feel like my brain has melted since taking the job. My coworkers who have stuck it out longer than a couple years all say the same thing. “You never get used to it..” A lot of people had this weird obsession with the place. I still remember my coworker asking “why do I never see your name on the overtime board?” after we worked a 60 hour week.
Anyway i finally decided screw them, and their rotating shifts. Besides, they had 6 months to sign me on permanently and instead opted to pay me $10 less than everyone else doing the same job.
I’m starting a new job next week working for an online candy store only 6 minutes from my place. The pay is half what I get now, but these people actually have some life left in their eyes and seem to enjoy coming to work. I haven’t been excited to start a new job in a while and while I’m ready to be getting by on a lot less, I can’t help but think f**k money, I want some energy and time and to cook a meal when I get home.