I finished my apprenticeship as a bookseller in August. Thats when I started my position as the one in charge of events, b2b customers, a big university that we do the orders for, etc.
Everything is new to me. I also have to take care of accounting if the other coworker is sick or on vacation.
There are times where I‘m alone at work, 2-3 days a week.
There are two big events every year I have to prepare, 6-8 small readings in our bookstore, 2 library events in our location.
I am also in charge of the regional books section in the store and expected to keep everything up to date, even though I only work in the shop like 1 day a week.
My predecessor left right when I stepped in and we had just short of two weeks to get me accustomed to everything. I am overwhelmed. It is very difficult for me to keep track of all the things I have to prepare, especially because we have to prepare some stuff months in advance. The days fly by and I also have to do b2b orders through out the day which often sidetracks me from the more difficult work.
Salary is the same as an ordinary bookseller. I still make a few mistakes and always get hell for it. I‘m thinking of just leaving and working shifts for one of the main employers in my country, who not only pays more but also has a lot better social benefits and overall seems to also care about mental health.
None of this is work is why I loved being a bookseller and I really dont care about my dream anymore. I just want to live
Edit: forgot to mention that I am also solely responsible for our social media channels