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I work as a store greeter for a very popular department store here in Australia (one that used to have a US presence but is notably now dead there)
I get it. It's boring. It's tiring! It can be shockingly stressful!
You will meet bad, annoying, unreasonable, weird, and generally unsavoury people.
I just got off a day of casual retail work and I know by the end of the week I'll be making pennies compared to what I made at my previous part-time job (which I quit because I was having a bad time but that's a story for another day).
But when you form even the slightest bit of connection with people? Have a pleasant conversation about something mundane? Tell them you like their graphic tee? I love it! It's cool! Having a laugh with folks, exchanging smiles, getting to see how different people really are up close and personal... There's something about it I truly love.
Maybe I'm sipping the corporate Kool-Aid, maybe not. But I just love to talk to people.
Jan 15, 2025
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sometimes it can be draining when you’re just not feeling it at work, but most of the time I fuck with it. They always seem to be in a good mood for no reason at all and that sounds like a cool life to me. Always trying to find the bright side.
Jul 13, 2024
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Because apparently it’s possible to have one that doesn’t regularly make you cry! Getting a job you enjoy is SO in (even if you find your central purpose & enjoyment of life outside of your employment)
Jan 12, 2025
hands look like this so shorty’s don’t
lots of down time to do stupid sh*t and joke with co-workers
never have to look at a computer screen (but plenty time to scroll PI.FYI)
work outside and touch grass
meet interesting people
learn valuable life skills every day
you tire out your body but not your mind at the end of the day, so you still have energy to create things after a quick nap
plenty of crazy stories to write and tell about
actually get paid to help people, not some empty corporation
Highly recommend
Nov 12, 2024
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I took this pic of my friend while we were out and about in the city. I can't say I hung out with friends much when I was still in high school so I really love that I've built myself up more as a sociable person :)
Jan 15, 2025
Kneecap was by far my favourite. Just an absolutely blistering first feature that is extremely fun starring the Irish language hip-hop group of the same name. Knew nothing about them going in, but it was electric watching it in the cinema even without much of an audience. The Irish language is so cool.
In terms of "best"? I absolutely adore The Substance.
Jan 15, 2025
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As the title suggests, Kanye was always one of my problematic faves but I think he's kinda became annoyingly problematic and comically evil to the point that he's lost me. I still listen to his old stuff though. I often don't realise how much I listen to it still until I see my last.fm stats.
It's kind of undeniable that he's been one of the most influential people in hip-hop and wider pop culture for decades now, so it hurts more that he's gone so far down the deep end.
One of these days I'll make my idea for a Kanye Broadway musical a reality. Trust me!
Jan 15, 2025