Andy (![[info]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} cocotapioka) wrote,@ 2008-03-28 18:47:00 |
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The heart of a janitor
I wasn't gonna post this until I was closer to having my new job, but since I don't plan on making my move 'til late May at the earliest, I'll go ahead and spill the beans now.
JANITOR
Now you're probably thinking, "He must be joking." Well, I'm not. I'm serious. I know the pay generally sucks, but from what I gather, large enough facilities such as hospitals and colleges (just to throw a couple random examples out there) pay a decent enough salary that I can support myself on. I'm not talking something small like a Burger King or a Bowling Ally.
So why a janitor, you're probably wondering. Because it's something I love doing. Let's see, where to start...
I guess it kinda goes back to my AMC days. I've said it before, and it'll probably go for quite awhile: Working at AMC was the best three years of my life. Especially working usher shifts. Portering the lobby and hallways of debris, mopping soda spills, keeping the restrooms clean and stocked, changing trash bags and taking them out to the compactors, cleaning auditoriums between show times... I freaking enjoyed doing that kind of work. I even enjoyed cleaning the nasties, such as urine, vomit, blood, feces, and so on (yes, you'd be surprised at some of the things customers would leave behind). Even working at my current job, when it's time to take care of trash and dirty mats and whatnot at the end of each shift, I always try to be the one who does it. It's work that I enjoy doing, and can totally see myself doing it 40 hours a week.
I see my self as a people person. I enjoy being in others' presence. At both AMC and Raytheon, I've worked in groups and I've worked solo. Although I've enjoyed both, I prefer to work alone. To work at my own pace. To be self motivated. Yet I also like to be around people. Being a daytime janitor (I prefer working morning to afternoon shifts), I can work solo, and at the same time, be in people's presence. 'Course granted that people will usually make little to no eye contact with janitors, I don't think that would be a problem. It's just nice to see someone every now and then while working.
A low salary is the only con I can see so far, which is a biggie (though I can see myself getting by without trouble on around $27000, but I'd probably be required to move to a new apartment complex where the minimal annual income would allow that). But if I can get past that, I really think this is the job for me. It'd probably keep me in shape too (of course in comparison to my current job where I get two hours of break time each day, plus occasional snoozing during down time, what job wouldn't?).
Only problem is, I don't know of any close by places hiring. There's a few Lockheed Martin positions available which require a top secret clearance which I have, but the commute isn't convenient for me. Otherwise, I can't find any openings in my area. But I'm keeping my eye out. I don't really plan on making my move anyway until late May, early June anyway.
...Questions? Comments? Suggestions?
I wasn't gonna post this until I was closer to having my new job, but since I don't plan on making my move 'til late May at the earliest, I'll go ahead and spill the beans now.
JANITOR
Now you're probably thinking, "He must be joking." Well, I'm not. I'm serious. I know the pay generally sucks, but from what I gather, large enough facilities such as hospitals and colleges (just to throw a couple random examples out there) pay a decent enough salary that I can support myself on. I'm not talking something small like a Burger King or a Bowling Ally.
So why a janitor, you're probably wondering. Because it's something I love doing. Let's see, where to start...
I guess it kinda goes back to my AMC days. I've said it before, and it'll probably go for quite awhile: Working at AMC was the best three years of my life. Especially working usher shifts. Portering the lobby and hallways of debris, mopping soda spills, keeping the restrooms clean and stocked, changing trash bags and taking them out to the compactors, cleaning auditoriums between show times... I freaking enjoyed doing that kind of work. I even enjoyed cleaning the nasties, such as urine, vomit, blood, feces, and so on (yes, you'd be surprised at some of the things customers would leave behind). Even working at my current job, when it's time to take care of trash and dirty mats and whatnot at the end of each shift, I always try to be the one who does it. It's work that I enjoy doing, and can totally see myself doing it 40 hours a week.
I see my self as a people person. I enjoy being in others' presence. At both AMC and Raytheon, I've worked in groups and I've worked solo. Although I've enjoyed both, I prefer to work alone. To work at my own pace. To be self motivated. Yet I also like to be around people. Being a daytime janitor (I prefer working morning to afternoon shifts), I can work solo, and at the same time, be in people's presence. 'Course granted that people will usually make little to no eye contact with janitors, I don't think that would be a problem. It's just nice to see someone every now and then while working.
A low salary is the only con I can see so far, which is a biggie (though I can see myself getting by without trouble on around $27000, but I'd probably be required to move to a new apartment complex where the minimal annual income would allow that). But if I can get past that, I really think this is the job for me. It'd probably keep me in shape too (of course in comparison to my current job where I get two hours of break time each day, plus occasional snoozing during down time, what job wouldn't?).
Only problem is, I don't know of any close by places hiring. There's a few Lockheed Martin positions available which require a top secret clearance which I have, but the commute isn't convenient for me. Otherwise, I can't find any openings in my area. But I'm keeping my eye out. I don't really plan on making my move anyway until late May, early June anyway.
...Questions? Comments? Suggestions?
