The Job I Will Never Do Again
If not because of the predicament, a lot of jobs are not worth it at all. Being raised on the street, life forced us to have first-hand experience in different jobs. Some which we enjoyed and some we despise to date.
One thing, I keep telling those around me is, that no matter how terrible our experience might be, it didn't just come to rob us but to transform our lives for good. Today is our local market day, I and friend was craving for sugar cane so we decided to go in and get some to quench our appetites. On our way inside, I saw a young guy of my age pushing goods on a wheelbarrow for people, for money. Quietly, within I appreciated God for my life, I know I am not where I wanted to be but at least my condition is not the worst one.
I can imagine the stress the guy is going through and the painful part is the payment is very little. we need to start being thankful for the little we have, if you see someone's condition, you will know that you are enjoying it. Pushing a wheelbarrow might be embarrassing but it's better off than stealing from someone or even begging.
See where trials of life can take men. Many things to do for the cash in order to survive. No one has an excuse to rob anyone, there are different jobs everywhere for us to earn from even though they may pay little or look low. One thing most of us forget quickly is no condition is permanent for those who are resilient. Starting small is not evil, in fact, it's a very good ground for a Start.
Back To Me.
That one job I will never do, no matter how good the pay is, is sales clerk. My God the last time I did that job, I saw hell. Not that the job is bad, but when you fall into the hands of the wrong boss, your life is finished. I have been to several shops around here and I see how most bosses turn their workers into slaves, seeing them with no regard, as though they are not humans.
Peace of mind is one of the basic things I consider before taking any job at all. I can't work in a place where, I am not being appreciated, where any move I take is observed and I am being scolded like a child. I am not saying a correction is wrong, no! In fact, the bible encourages us to "spoil the child and spare the rod". Nevertheless, we are humans and adults for that matter, there is such a way that you can correct a person calmly that will make the person even shed tears and apologize.
I know it's not everyone that is harsh but majority of the shops I see around have harsh bosses who make their workers very uncomfortable, coupled with my experience, there is nothing anyone can tell me. Some people just love showing off, they want to be treated like small gods. We are all humans, you have the fortunes you have because God showed you mercy. It's not a yardstick for you to treat others like slaves simply because they are working under you.
My last experience experience being a salesboy really dealt with my life. In fact, I have not fully recovered from the trauma, give me any job but you see working in a shop for someone, even if you will give me millions I won't take it.
Apart from the unwelcoming attitudes of many bosses, the stress involved in the job is also enormous. I know teaching is stressful, but if I am given a teaching job that pays 10,000 naira and a sales boy job that pays 20,000 monthly, I would joyfully go for teaching. At least I will have time for myself at the end of the day but for a sales clerk, you have to go to the shop from 8 am to 7 pm from Monday to Saturday come on, that is too much. One wouldn't even have time for himself.
However, don't get me wrong, some bosses are good, we are weirdly different, I have done the same work with someone and I enjoyed it. I am not painting the job black, it's a very good job just that with my schedule I can't survive it currently. For the harsh bosses, if we want to enjoy life we need to be loyal. We will come across different people in our journey in life, we just have to learn how to relate with them, if we really want to succeed. The pains and the suffering will not last for life. As the saying goes, a patient dog eats the fattest bone. There are opportunities we need not allow to slip out of our hands, some insults and bad words should be overlooked for the sake of what we are after. Some day, it will be a bygone.
Sales are on the top of the worst jobs one can take. Little pay, too many hours and, as you say, high % of the boss being an enslaving idiot.
For me, the worst one was on a chicken factory. The dead chicken arrived on trucks and you had to separate the wings, muscles, head, heart, etc... I was able to withstand for 1 month XD.
Good luck with your next job!!
What?? I think mine was a safe heaven compared to yours.. sorry about your experience, I wish you good luck on your next job too...
Generally, when you have a good boss, you will at least enjoy doing the job, unlike bosses who are wicked; they make the work environment toxic and unbearable, even though the pay is good.
For sure, the boss is the centre of everything. When you have a good one, you wouldn't love to leave at all.
Thanks for reading
My dear I am sorry for the bad experience you had as a sales boy. Some bosses are just too mean. You won't even have time for yourself or time to do a side hustle because they will feel like they own you.
Thanks for sharing friend.
You really understood my pain.. thanks so much for the amazing comment.. see you around
Thank you🙈🥰
Rightly said! Working with some bosses can make you see hell on Earth. I always wonder how they feel when they look down on their workers and treat them like trash.
Good thing you left the job and won't venture into it again. Even if you don't have much, as long as you have peace of mind, every other thing will fall in place.
Thanks for sharing.
#dreemerforlife
It's seems you once had similar experience right?
I can't trade my peace for anything at all, once i am not comfortable with the work, no matter how much you give me, I will have no option than to leave.
Thanks for the amazing comment ma
Oh yes I did and I was glad I didn't waste my time there.
Smiles.. thank God o
Omo!
I've worked in a front desk as cashier with sales reps.
The only thing that made me to cope was because the manager was the understanding one. Na the CEO used to misbehave sometimes with maltreatment whenever he comes around.
#dreemerforlife
Hmm. So it is even everywhere? God will help us, that work is something else.
Forgive me for late replies broh, so sorry 🙏🙏
Lol😄
No wahala my oga