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HWFS: An Equal Trade

A guy came in with an adorable dog. The guy then offered to give me the dog for his plate food instead of money. I didn’t push him to see if he were serious, but now I’m feeling I should have. It would have been an easy way to get a pet.

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HWFS: Last Day!

This past Thursday at my food service job, and I have to say that it was a little bittersweet. I had been exhausted and so ready to be done with that place. However, I felt that I was just starting to find my way. I was becoming better and faster at my role, and I was finally connecting with my coworkers. I had laughed and smiled so much more than any other day.

Another reason for the day being bittersweet was due to this woman I met, Y. Y was a new employee, and it was her first day. How coincidental for us to meet on my last day and her first?! Y was such a sweet woman. I am extremely happy that I got the pleasure to meet her. She is an older woman, who I’d place in her forties or fifties. Y shared a bit much for just meeting me, but I think it was due to our instant connection. Also, I could understand the concerns she shared with me because of being a new employee. Most of what she shared was how grateful she was to get the job which I completely understood. It’s hard out here and mostly everyone is struggling to make ends meet - myself included. Either way, I made time to check on Y during our shift and showed her how to do some things. 

I’d write more on her, but I’m not trying to put her business all out there. But Ugh she’s such a sweet woman. I hope everything works out for her, and that my old coworkers treat her right. She even brought doughnuts for everyone on her first day! It was such a nice gesture. At the end of her shift, (she clocked out at 1am while I would clock out at 4am) we exchanged numbers and I got her an uber to make sure she got home safely. The last bus of the night was long gone, and she was fairly new to uber/lyft. We hugged and wished each other well as she left. I hope, wish and pray that everything works out for her. For both of us.

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It’s been nice to not have to worry about going in to work. I’ve been able to get some rest, but it’s tough getting my sleep schedule back to normal. Now I only have to worry about next week’s interview and flight. It’s all nerve wracking, but I can do this. I WILL do this!.