Working my first black Friday shift 11 years ago. It was very long, 10-6 pm as I remember. My sister Elisabeth worked at the same store but from 3am-11am, insane!! I had never worked on Black Friday in my life, but my sister was a pro. Luckily, I didn't have to wake up super early, but I did have to go to bed earlier on Thanksgiving night which was hard to do.
I had no idea what I was doing. I was excited to actually land a job but my 1st day on Black Friday, it was a little overwhelming. Many people were also hired, so I wasn't entirely alone. There was even 1 girl who was working there who was in my history class at the time, and we both had this look on our faces of like, 'woah, I know you!'
I was walking and standing all day in my black flats and what felt like the verge of blisters. I was trying to look busy with organizing or pitting clothes back from racks, but I realized I didn't know where a lot of things went. I also began to realize that retail wasn't really my thing. That day I was literally just thrown into it.
And never a good sign when you get a notice from your boss that you're not wearing the 'right thing' in terms of dress code. I thought I was- I pulled out my purple shirt since it was from that store. But I guess it didn't work because it wasn't a current piece. Lol
I learned a lot that day. And I am proud of myself for sticking it out and doing something different out of my comfort zone.
So fun to read, and to remember that we worked at the same store, even if just for a day :) Black Friday is very intense - I commend you for taking that leap!
ReplyDeleteYes, what a special memory we 'kind of' had together. Thanks sis! :) xo
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