I like my little store. I went from hating my job working at a gas station to loving it. All it took was a promotion (and a huge raise). I have a lot of good customers that come in. I miss being at full capacity so I could run my store again. Someone asked me why I'm working in customer service. They told me they might be able to hook me up for a different job. Basically I'd run an office, I would only deal with my employees, and my days in customer service would be finished. Then it hit me... I live for dealing with people.
It's no secret, when I was going to college and debating between education and actuary science, there were a number of people (especially my teachers) who told me they were surprised by my debate. They figured I would hate office work, being trapped in a cubicle. They told me I'm a social creature, that I thrived on interaction with many people. I now realize they were right.
So here's the thing, while I obviously politely turned down the offer, it becomes an issue to figure out how far to go. What happens when I move up to area supervisor? What if I keep going? This is less interacting with many people and more working with smaller and smaller groups. I realize that one of my favorite parts of my job is also the worst part. Talking to customers is like meeting a new person every day. The customers also have a tendency to complain a lot more (especially to a manager).
So where is the balance? When do I stop? Is money worth not talking to so many people? I make more than some people I know who actually have a degree, so I'm not completely hurting for cash. So should I?
Anyone got a crystal ball, a ouija board, or some tarot cards?
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