I, having finally reached my last string of any desire to stay at the book store, decided to pursue working in another place. I wanted to work someplace near my home, considering my car can only go so far before it starts to break down. Across the street is a supercenter, so I applied online there. After 2 unerving interviews and reference checks, and a final drug and background check, I was contacted about setting up a appointment for orientation. Having need to leave a 2 week notice at my then job, I had to spend an excrutiating 2 weeks being almost tortured by several coworkers. They had no confidence in me even liking where I was going and tried to sabotage me with all sorts of horror stories.
This is my 3rd day of work, 1 orientation and 2 day training days. Tomorrow I start the overnight shifts, and will see if I can last working all night.
I am also happy I will be making near what I made 4 years ago. I had dropped down to minimum wage, then had to work my way up to where I had started, at my last retail job. Now I will be making what I had finished making at the Homebase job. 4 years late, but better late then never.