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5 days ago
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So, unfortunately, that new job didn't work out so well. Not to worry; I wasn't fired or anything. I just... really didn't like it.
Working rotations - weeks on weeks off - is something I did in the past, and they were fine - certainly damn good money. But... I was unhappy. Being on this job reminded me of some things - such as why I wanted out of that, because working through the entire night can result in long, lonely hours. Working away at a camp, you miss out on simple luxuries that you might've taken for granted; simple things like coming home after work, cracking open a beer, cuddling with your cat and/or playing games with your friends, and ending it by sleeping in your own bed.
The camp itself was amazing; no question. There were luxuries there that previous camps never had... but I couldn't enjoy them. Dry camp; no alcohol, so my light beer or lager was off-limits. I worked nights, so during the day the place was practically empty and my co-workers were all sleeping, so i practically had this big space all to myself - even if any of them liked the same things I did they wouldn't be around for it. The food was really good - although maybe too good as I might've overindulged as it is; I can feel I put on a teensy bit of weight even over just 10 days >.>. And then the shifts... I had a co-worker on the same hours but we worked different posts and only saw each other briefly, so I'd still be finding ways to pass the night by. Pre-downloaded TV shows and Audiobooks only offer so much I'm afraid xP.
Yeah... I may have squandered an opportunity to make some real money... but money alone doesn't bring you happiness. So, I'm at peace with this choice; I just need to find another way to make up for it.
Working rotations - weeks on weeks off - is something I did in the past, and they were fine - certainly damn good money. But... I was unhappy. Being on this job reminded me of some things - such as why I wanted out of that, because working through the entire night can result in long, lonely hours. Working away at a camp, you miss out on simple luxuries that you might've taken for granted; simple things like coming home after work, cracking open a beer, cuddling with your cat and/or playing games with your friends, and ending it by sleeping in your own bed.
The camp itself was amazing; no question. There were luxuries there that previous camps never had... but I couldn't enjoy them. Dry camp; no alcohol, so my light beer or lager was off-limits. I worked nights, so during the day the place was practically empty and my co-workers were all sleeping, so i practically had this big space all to myself - even if any of them liked the same things I did they wouldn't be around for it. The food was really good - although maybe too good as I might've overindulged as it is; I can feel I put on a teensy bit of weight even over just 10 days >.>. And then the shifts... I had a co-worker on the same hours but we worked different posts and only saw each other briefly, so I'd still be finding ways to pass the night by. Pre-downloaded TV shows and Audiobooks only offer so much I'm afraid xP.
Yeah... I may have squandered an opportunity to make some real money... but money alone doesn't bring you happiness. So, I'm at peace with this choice; I just need to find another way to make up for it.
