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I am desperately bored with my job right now. I’ve been at the same restaurant now for a staggering 13 years and despite life changes (including having kids, breakups, and going back to school) the job itself hasn’t changed much. I used to look at it as a comfortable constant - the variable that didn’t change. Now I’m starting to feel the stagnancy.
I’ve thought about changing jobs but I don’t think that’s the answer right now. While I’m still in school, I can bring my homework to work when it’s slow and not be hassled about it (I do a good job and I’m given a bit of leeway). I have the schedule that I need to juggle family and school and it pays the bills while I’m following my dreams.
So given that it isn’t the right time for a job change, I ask myself what would make the job more bearable right now? The answer is “Happy Surprises”. Happy Surprises are the unexpected events that happen in my night that bring a smile to my face. When I decided to stay open to the idea of Happy Surprises, here’s what I noticed: the first night, a customer gave me a generous 50% tip; the second night, two of my favorite customers sat down in my section and we had a chance to catch up; on the third night, the staff was given a delicious free meal. I like the idea of the new, happy and changing being introduced into my boring old job. Who knows what will happen tonight…
Is there anything that’s feeling stagnant in your life? What would it take to get it moving? If it’s a variable that can’t/won’t change, what would it take to add new and exciting energy to it?
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