I think it is safe to say that I love my job, I love it I tell you. I just lost sight of that fact for quite some time. I survived a 13 hour work day and I wouldn't have it any other way. I essentially did every task imaginable that goes on at Starbucks on a daily basis, working for morning to close. The decisions I made in the morning impacted me greatly as a closer. We still got out late, but I think today was the best shift I have had in a very long time.
My throat hurts very badly from laughing so much without breathing the entire night. I haven't laughed that hard in years, if ever. Towards the middle of my day, the store became vacant and since I had worked so hard at the beginning of my shift, the four of us were able to enjoy a while to ourselves, just goofing off and not stressing about the work that had yet to be done, because it had already been done! Towards the end of the night, we picked up a lot and things got a little behind again. We closed 20 minutes late, but it was a good night.
Now I am on a mission to bring the fun back to the Bux. Yes, it is very possible to have a really fun time and get a lot done. I proved that today, even with my enormous amount of exhaustion. I'm excited to bring out the best in people, instead of adding to the stress of work. We don't get paid enough to not enjoy ourselves and that is exactly what I intend to do from now on. I mean, if I'm going to be working 40 hour weeks, I might as well make the best of it!
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