Everyone wants it

Have you ever noticed that practically everyone wants their way? Whether you’re talking about a child in the toy isle or the new overbearing boss who’s trying to prove himself, they all just want their way. This struck home today as I realized that yes, even I want my way.

I was recently able to switch shifts from Sunday-Monday to Friday-Saturday night which keeps me from having to work on any school nights. After my first shift last week, my boss informed me that the people he wants to hire all want to work this shift too. What a predicament! I more or less told him that I wasn’t too crazy about the idea. He then raked me over the coals asking questions about why I hadn’t taken that shift in the beginning when there were no other candidates for the position. I explained to him that I hadn’t known that there wouldn’t be classes for me on Fridays. When things played out and I didn’t have those Friday classes it became obvious that the Friday-Saturday schedule was much better suited to my school schedule. This is why I switched over at the first chance. It must seem very inconvenient for the boss though, suddenly not having anyone who wants that shift.

Now, what does this have to do with wanting my way? I was considering quitting if I got switched back to Sunday-Monday. Never mind that it’s a good job. Never mind that I’ve been able to handle the schedule with only minor problems. Never mind that I need the income. How hasty of me! Of course the news was delivered at the end of a 14 hour shift so I was undoubtedly not in the best mood. Upon further thought I realize that I can make the shift work for me, at least for the time being. If my classes were any harder I’d have to rethink that. Next semester doesn’t look like it will be as easy so when that time arrives my options may shrink. For the time being I’ll let the sleeping dog lie and cross that bridge when I come to it. The time may approach when I have to butt heads with The Man but until then I’ll be keeping my head from bruises.