So I didn't quit. That would be plan crazy. I remember the anxiety of just looking for a job and I couldn't imagine doing that again. I did however go to my favorite manager today and request some hours to be relieved from my shifts. Last time I checked part time was under 40 hours, and I have been clocking in some major hours these past weeks. I know it is a cut from my check, but in all honesty I don't have to pay any loans until February, and i am just supporting myself. I can survive off of a part time paycheck.
Because he is wicked awesome he said he would leave a note with my least favorite manager about my hours decrease. Paul (the new manager) and I started working at the Bookstore around the same time, and for some reason he likes working with me. "We make a good team" he concluded after a few days working together, and ever since we have grown an good boss-employee relationship.
He is the only manager I like at the store. The lady who hired may have received a stellar reference from Debbie Downer during the interview process, and sometimes I feel like she is disappointed with the actuality of me. Then there are two other managers who share the same name. Martha "A" is tough and short, I think she likes me but she is never there too long for me to get a sense of that. Martha "B" is a----well it begins with the letter B. She doesn't really do anything, except stand around. Martha "B" is the one who has been making my schedule and for this reason alone I do not like her. Then there is April. Poor April, everyone calls her a Nazi behind her back. She is kind of like a robot and has been none to yell at people. So far she actually seems to tolerate me, which is better than despising me.
With the extra day to myself, I don't feel so dreadful and tired. Maybe I can even get some serious writing time down. I have not even been to the city since the luncheon with The Editor, and I feel like some time in an artsy environment will fuel my sense of purpose here.
On Monday i am going to email the editor. Monday seems like a good time to remind her about little ol' me waiting to hear about my internship. I am trying to prepare myself for a "sorry but it is no longer being offered" just so I won't be crushed should that be the result. I am considering other internships, but at this time in the year I am almost certain that not many are going to be available.
As I was roaming down the aisles today and i saw a book about getting into book publishing. In black bold letters were the words "GET AN INTERNSHIP". I didn't know it was so important. Sue me. Fingers crossed for good news. I could use some.
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A big WELCOME BACK!! even though it's three days late. Good to hear that you are getting along with some of your coworkers. see you in space
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