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I don't know if this is a prayer request or more just a means to vent, but here goes.

I've been going to school at a community college for the past three semesters to be an auto mechanic. But now I'm not so sure that's the path I want to go. I love cars, but I feel working on them is not the career path for me. So I'm taking this semester off to give myself a break from school, and take a step out into the real world.

I've recently moved out with an old friend of mine, and so far that's working out, been there about a month. For a little over a year i've been working at a small local retail store, and I really enjoy it; I like all my coworkers (there are 7 of us) and it's a really laid-back atmosphere. But I only get about 15-25 hours a week there, and that's just not realistic for supporting myself. I recently got a full-time job at Wal-Mart(still at the other store, just working there on Sundays now). I'm supposed to be there for remodeling, but I've been there two weeks and done mostly stocking. I know I should be thankful that I have a full-time job, and as a wise man on this site once said, a sucky job is better than no job, but I absolutely detest working there.

I've only worked small stores like Tuesday Morning and Dollar Tree, so a place this big is a bit of a shock. It's so large and impersonal, there are a few coworkers I really don't care to be around, and the night time hours are driving me crazy. So last night I decided I'm looking for another job and quitting as soon as I find one. I understand I need a source of income to pay the bills, so I won't leave wally world until I have another job lined up. I love working with people, it just comes naturally, and my old boss told me I'm great at customer service, so I'd like to get a job in sales somewhere, maybe cars or an autozone or something like that. I would still like a job around cars, just not working on them. So here's to finding another job, hopefully very soon.

Thanks, guys.

Praying you find something that fits you and that you like!

Believe me, I know the feeling. I started as a window cleaner in Massachusetts. I am a native Oklahoman and we have straight roads, numbered and organized, and I didn't travel much anyway. Massachusetts is anything but that. I was scared half to death that I couldn't do this, but I managed to overcome it. I have my GPS to thank for that. The idea is to know what you need to do and how to do it. Fear is born out of ignorance.

I don't know if you still live in Oklahoma or not, heero, but jobs are kind of hard to come by, so I wish you the best.

If you don't mind working retail and dealing with customers all day long, you could always try 7-11. They pay a lot of money per hour and it's a better work environment than Walmart (though it obviously depends on what your co-workers are like).

I'll be praying for ya.

I'll be praying for you to.

I can definitely relate to the feeling of changing or contemplating career and educational paths. I will pray that the Lord will help guide you in your search for a new job.

Thanks, guys! Well, last night was my last night there. The first two weeks were pretty rough, but I was starting to make friends and adjust as I left, so I'm starting to have second thoughts, but luckily I still have my other job, and turned in two apps at other places.

I don't know if you still live in Oklahoma or not, heero, but jobs are kind of hard to come by, so I wish you the best.

If you don't mind working retail and dealing with customers all day long, you could always try 7-11. They pay a lot of money per hour and it's a better work environment than Walmart (though it obviously depends on what your co-workers are like).

My roommate told me the Conoco right down the road from where I live is hiring, so I'll probably check that out. And I'm flattered you remember I live in Oklahoma