No one is protected from consequences. We can try to insist that they do not apply to us, and at some level, our past behavior can shield us from potential consequences. This, of course, goes two ways. A consistent record of poor behavior and habits may lead others to write off positive interactions with you as a fluke, while a negative interaction with one who has a track record of being a positive influence may be seen as an accident or just someone "having a bad day".
I've come to accept consequences for my actions. I know I cannot reverse the past and change what has been said and done. The past is set in stone, but our decisions to focus on the past or the future can shape us more than we think. I lost my job at AMC a little over a month ago due to a poor reaction to a rude guest. This is the worst thing one can do in retail, and I realize that. I was very frustrated, as we were under-prepared for the crowd that had come in, but nothing excused the way I talked to the guest.
It would have been best if I had remained calm and not said anything that could get me in trouble, but what's done is done and now I must move on. Every day, I look for various jobs I can find online. And much of the time, the rejections come nearly as quickly as my applications. Usually, I do not have quite the right background that companies are looking for in the hiring process.
I hate to admit it, but I think I need some sort of help in my vocational journey. I've always been afraid of being labeled "different" in a negative light, but perhaps that time has come. I need to accept that I have some traits and habits that are not conducive to finding steady employment, and these are parts of myself that I need to work on.
With a master's degree and more than a year of relevant experience, it shouldn't be too difficult to find a job. But my track record lately has not been ideal, and thus jobs that are more career-oriented often do not come my way.
I am looking for help finding a job, or finding a new path. If anyone is out there, I am open to suggestions on how to best move forward.
I've come to accept consequences for my actions. I know I cannot reverse the past and change what has been said and done. The past is set in stone, but our decisions to focus on the past or the future can shape us more than we think. I lost my job at AMC a little over a month ago due to a poor reaction to a rude guest. This is the worst thing one can do in retail, and I realize that. I was very frustrated, as we were under-prepared for the crowd that had come in, but nothing excused the way I talked to the guest.
It would have been best if I had remained calm and not said anything that could get me in trouble, but what's done is done and now I must move on. Every day, I look for various jobs I can find online. And much of the time, the rejections come nearly as quickly as my applications. Usually, I do not have quite the right background that companies are looking for in the hiring process.
I hate to admit it, but I think I need some sort of help in my vocational journey. I've always been afraid of being labeled "different" in a negative light, but perhaps that time has come. I need to accept that I have some traits and habits that are not conducive to finding steady employment, and these are parts of myself that I need to work on.
With a master's degree and more than a year of relevant experience, it shouldn't be too difficult to find a job. But my track record lately has not been ideal, and thus jobs that are more career-oriented often do not come my way.
I am looking for help finding a job, or finding a new path. If anyone is out there, I am open to suggestions on how to best move forward.
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