White Whales and Greener Pastures

There was this person I used to work with long, long ago that was so determined to do the job perfectly that there was no room for socialization. Mind you, I agree that one should put their best effort forward in what ever they do, but the fact remained that we were waiters. We weren't flying planes or performing surgery. At best, we attempted not to be pissed off at people that forgot to tip or attempting not to get into an argument with cantankerous customer. Which may or may not have happened at one point.

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In all the time I worked there, no matter how much ridiculousness I saw, I noticed that this coworker treated her job as if she were well above her pay grade. She wasn't very personable, but she got her work done. In the end, none of us stayed on. We all left because we either couldn't afford to stay or we no longer felt that the aggravation was worth the pay. When we found ourselves on the other side of having work there, many of us discovered a brighter world. That coworker, on the other hand, did not. She found herself stuck to that place, unable to leave. Keep in mind that working in a place that doesn't make you happy or allow you to grow is not worth time or effort. It will only lead to anger and stagnation.


Just Remember: Look for greener pastures because some White Whales aren't worth the harpoon.





-Future_Man_3000


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