I haz job!

Well, it's come to that point where I've needed to get a job. Money's tight, the economy is bad, we really suck at money management - you know, that stuff. At first, my reaction was *groan* *boo* *ugh* but I came to terms with it quickly and set out to look for a job out there in the world. I didn't think much would happen. I've been a stay-at-home more for 6 years. It's not to say that that's not work! Come on, those of us who are stay-at-home moms know that it's work! And anyone who suggests otherwise gets a bitch-slap and kick in the ass. But it doesn't pay in money and we need money. I digress.

I didn't think I'd find anything because, like I said, I've been taking care of kids for 6 years. My social interactions with other adults always involves children. I don't even know most of my friend's names. I know their kids' names, though. That means my friends' official names are "Joe's mom" or "Sarah's mom" or whatever. And in some cases, "Frankie Lou's dad." (all names have been changed for the protection of the innocent and for those who don't want the world to know they are associated with me)

So getting out there and finding something part-time is a little daunting. I've not interacted with adults on a professional level in a long time. But still, I got out there and I called a couple stores at the local outlet mall (have I ever expressed how much I love having an outlet mall within 5 miles of my house? no? well, I friggin' love it!). Lo and behold, my favorite children's clothing store was hiring! It was surprising, since it was a very half-hearted effort on my part.

I went to the group interview.

I got a second interview.

I got the job.

It all happened so fast! Added bonus: it's a children's clothing store and I get a discount. This is awesome because 1) my kids are walking advertisements for this store (seriously great deals and good quality!) and 2) my kids grow every month. Who knew kids could grow that much in such a short period of time!

I start tomorrow. I'm excited, but very nervous! It's retail, so it's not like it's brain surgery. But I hope I don't hate it and I hope I do well at it! I don't like to fail at anything I do, even though I fail a lot of the time. But we'll see how it goes. Just because it's retail doesn't mean it doesn't deserve my all, right? Or at least my half? Maybe my quarter?