Now for the positive

I have already blogged, and not yet published on my other blog site, and yes..to some it will seem negative., it usually does. So I saved my perspective of my first day as Dual Rate supervisor on grave shift for here.

One: I have a terrific mentor. Shelley worked for the National Park police in D.C., and is witty and sharp as hell. I really like her. I think we are close in age, she might be a bit older. Though she herself is new to the position, she is just the type to take someone else new under her wing and be happy to show them the ropes.

Two: Interesting job, really, totally different than being a regular guard, and just as challenging as Podium or Control. The difference being you are always on the move, and are dealing with the other side of the reports generated in Control, it is your report. We handled several different issues, two separate incidents of intoxicated patrons who had to be walked out. One got visibly angry, the other was fairly pleasant acting. And one under age entry, not a guards mistake, a runner at the post. I did a fair amount of go-for-ing, I knew I would, but I really don't mind. You have to start somewhere, and being low man on the totem pole is where you begin.

The reports themselves do not seem difficult, it's finding them in the computer that is a challenge, lol. Even Shelly said the system is not set up well.

I get to be a DR every Friday and Saturday night, the busiest times at the casino. My official start will not be until the Lottery paperwork can be completed and passed. For those of you that read the other blog, you know what is holding that up..yup..my torn up finances.

I have not and will not give up. I don't quit. I leave that to other people. The ones that believe I am so unhappy and won't move on.

It is good getting to know this shift, new faces, new duties, even in Podium and Control, a broader perspective of how things work there. I may not be rolling in the dough, but I am trying. I know how limited it is out there in the job market for people with my qualifications. Remember, I looked actively for almost 2 years, starting before I even moved up here. So, if I have to learn new skills, I am doing that now, and have been for 1 and 1/2 years.

I have been told by more than a few people that you don't adjust to the hours of grave. I'll give it my best. I am totally open to working other shifts however, lol. It is just plain weird however to go to work in the dark, and leave as the sun rises. The rest of the world is waking up, and I am headed to home and bed. Part of my appeal to the decision makers is that I am flexible, and I intend to stay that way.

To the folks that think I am stuck in a rut and whining about it?..a giant raspberry is blowing in your direction. ( along with an independent and uncontrolled middle finger..hahaha) I may not make the money that the men in my life have, but I give everything I am to my jobs. I take pride in my work, and look forward to learning new things. And, if I can straighten out my money situation, I will return to school, and apply for grants. I just might give another whack to nursing. If I had a choice in where I work it would still be the medical profession. Until that time I will continue to move forward as well as I can in my current job. If I had not applied myself from the beginning there, I would still be a guard plugging along.

This was a good day..er..night..lol.

-despite the comment that was made.

the reply is coming..but not here.

Hugs, K