My New Job

  So I started a new job. I like it. The people at my new job are nicer. My new job is easier and my new job is one step closer to my dream job. It wasn't too bad of a transition because my new job is actually with the same company as my old job. In fact it's the exact same position at the exact same location as my last job because...well...it's the same job.

  Truth is, I feel like I have a new job but it's really just a matter of perspective.I read the book Quitter by Jon Acuff and it's really helped me 'fall in like with a job I don't love.' One of the things Jon suggests is to make a list of things that are parallel between your day job and your dream job. My dream job is to be a youth pastor. So here are some things I like about my day job.

1. I get to do something I like and something I need.
  I work customer service at a retail store. 85% of our guests have some sort of issue that needs to be fixed. I get to listen to people and help them with problems. It's customer service and that's what ministry is, service. I get to serve people everyday, some are more difficult than others, but it's a good way to strengthen my patience.

2. I get to do something I don't like, but I need.
  I'm a 'people pleaser'. I don't like telling people what they don't want to hear. But there are times where I have to tell a customer that they can't return something or that we can't order something or their coupons/sale paper are out of date. Some people get angry and others get disappointed. It forces me to think, though, about what I can do. If we don't have something, what other stores do? If they can't return something, can they exchange it? I'm forced to tell people what they don't want to hear and I'm also forced to think of a way I can still help.

3. I have some surprising inspirational moments considering it's retail.
  My favorite customers are the ones that come up to me super angry/flustered but they end up walking away happy. I love turning someone's attitude around. It makes me feel like I was a good part of their day. I also love when my job doesn't feel like work.

  I helped a lady out to her car once. She was an older lady and she couldn't push her cart. I helped her out to her car and she was so happy. She said she couldn't give me any money so she just gave me a hug...and I'm glad she didn't give me money. Number one I'm not allowed to take it, but taking money would also have made it feel like work. Taking a hug makes it feel like I actually helped somebody. And I did.

  Truthfully, I think anyone can find fulfillment in their job. Find a way to be you in your job.

  There's something you can find I'm sure. If you're a photographer and you work in fast food, you're a writer but you unload trucks in a warehouse, you're an athlete but you work at a desk job, no matter what I can guarantee there is some sort of fulfillment you can find in your job.


Anyway, thanks for reading!

- Jdwayt