Ugh, the joys of the second part-time job are about to return. Working in news I've had a couple part time jobs to try and supplement the income over the years. From a book store clerk, to a tanning salon attendant, to pet-sitter. Now, it's amusement park worker. Yes, I've just become a teenager on college summer break...but, after dumping most of my energy into my full time "career," I really wanted something where I don't have to really exert myself. So, I've officially been hired at a local amusement park, where I've now gone through orientation and gotten a sweet uniform of blue polo and khaki shorts. Here's where it gets tricky: When do I sleep?
I'm not a slacker, and actually work pretty well when my schedule is packed and I'm constantly on the run. But, the older I get, along with my crazy early morning/overnight schedule, sleep becomes a pretty big deal. It gets harder and harder to function on 3 hours of sleep here, an afternoon nap there... It's almost painful to wake up from a too-short sleep and go about the rest of your day. Now adding a second job means just that, grabbing a few hours when I can get it. I can feel a sense of dread settling in, but I also know I really need the extra money. I think my problem can be overextending myself at the part-time job. I hate saying no or not being available to my new employer, even though we both know it's just a part-time job. I just aim to please! But, I have to approach this new job with a firm hand. I'm no good to either job if I can't keep my eyes open. I'm looking for just a few hours a week, preferably during the week so I can use my weekends to catch up...on sleep. :) I don't think there's anything wrong with stressing this to my new employer. I just have to get the balls to do it. I go in again next week for more orientation. Cross your fingers for me!
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