View Single Post
  (#1 (permalink)) Old
Resilient Offline
HelpLINK Officer

Senior TeenHelper
*******
 
Resilient's Avatar
 
Name: Court
Age: 33
Gender: Female
Pronouns: She/Her

Posts: 954
Points: 27,893, Level: 24
Points: 27,893, Level: 24 Points: 27,893, Level: 24 Points: 27,893, Level: 24
Blog Entries: 23
Join Date: March 30th 2016

Work and Parents - November 18th 2016, 12:23 AM

So I have a job as a security officer at a distribution center. I'm all alone in the entire warehouse at night, and it's scary. I have to deal with semi-truck drivers and those said truck drivers know I'm alone, what if I get one that comes in and threatens me? I know that the phone is right there with a speed dial for the local police department, but what do I do if I'm unable to call? I'm unarmed and have nothing at all for defense, not even a night stick, nor am I allowed anything.

My parents are giving me grief because I want to quit this job and find another one. They've been yelling at me and belittling me, saying I'm just being a coward and that I need to grow up. The pay isn't too terrible and I know if I find another part time job the pay will be less, especially for the area that I live in.

I feel trapped. I know I need to do what is best for me, but I'm still not entirely sure what that is, I mean, this job isn't a hard job besides dealing with the fear, but I just don't feel it's the right one for me. I am letting my parents get to me, which I know is not a good thing to do, but I just wish that for just once, they would be on my side.


Resilient
1. (of a person or animal) able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
2. (of a substance or object) able to recoil or spring back into shape after bending, stretching, or being compressed.

We all possess resilience, we just need to realize it.


Lead Moderator | HelpLINK Officer