I work at a coffee shop. Not going to say the name, but “big corporation”. You all know who that is. A lot of stores are unionizing right now, but our store is safe and great. Couldn’t have asked for a better location with great co workers. BUT, this job has given me a lot a lot a lot of stress in the past. Ive gotten an award and stuff. Got a promotion and I am making a pretty penny for what I do.
BUT, I had gotten sick a couple of weeks ago. But right when I felt just better enough to go back to work, I was asked if I could cover my manager’s shift. An early shift. And I said yes. I went in, and I was so tired because even though I felt better, I was still recovering. I regretted it every minute and hour. I recently started noticing how tired I was after work the last couple of days and I was so drained. Then, I stopped giving my all. I stopped being loyal. I really just do the bare minimum and what I’m expected to do and leave when my shift is over. I refuse this job to take my energy. I’m not gonna let this job cloud my passions and personality just so this corporation can make more money. My life got better and I feel happier. I don’t really wanna help extra anymore. Not gonna take shifts unless if it benefits me and if I really want to. No one’s gonna talk me into it. How do I know what I like and what my passions are if I’m always running on empty at a stupid job??
I’m super grateful, but just for me personally, I come first.