Job situation

[heero yuy 95]

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.

[Atria35]

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

[Midknight74012]

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.

[ShiroiHikari]

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).

[ABlipinTime]

I'll be praying for ya.

[TopazRaven]

I'll be praying for you to.

[agasfas]

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.

[heero yuy 95]

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