Last night was my first shift as a deli clerk. That's right, a vegan slinging meat and cheese. I'm actually a little depressed about it, but I know that it is temporary while I am in school. It's also something new, and therefore normal that I have a little anxiety about it.
Overall, the job is easy. Customers come to the counter, order a 1/2 pound or whatever, and I slice it, label it, and bag it.
The time went by quickly, which is good. The other clerks were all friendly. I'm sure the anxiety I have about it will pass once I get in to the routine of things.
It's been four years since I had a full time job during the week and an extra food service job on the weekends. I've gotten to enjoy the weekends off, but its going to be crunch time for the next 18 months: school all day and all night Monday through Thursday, then working Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the deli.
Jason is going to be helping pay for things at home, but I wish he made more money. It will still be tight around here, even with me working, too.
I will at least have the opportunity to join the meat cutter union, get health insurance, a pension, and a discount on groceries.
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