Good morning world. Going to Dutchtown Elementary today. Some of my friends insist they couldnt do this work because the pay is so low, and it is low. Still, in my case, its only about half of my income, and is more than Ive earned in the last nine months. Getting up early and serving somebody in some way makes me feel alive and alert, and I am much happier having flexibility through two income sources, and many worksites, than working for one employer who demands more time on the job than I want to give and doesnt pay any more than these two combined sources. I guess getting older changed me in some ways. Sure, I have a Masters Degree, and the job pays little, but due to my other monthly income I am earning as much money as I did working full time, get more breaks from work, and can take off at will without asking anybodys permission or dealing with their attitude. No one is pressuring me to work overtime, or trying to intimidate me into doing so through negative appraisals of my work that I know are unfair, and meant to damage my credibility in the workplace because I am feared for being assertive and honest, and disliked and mistrusted for being of the wrong race. I know my own race is as guilty of subtle racism as anybody elses, but I dont practice or approve of racism, and dont plan to accept being victimized by it either. I am grateful this morning to have an additional income to my Social Security, for not having to deal with racism or the stigma of public assistance, for working in a multiracial environment where if racism exists at all, it is well hidden from my view. And I am so very grateful to arrive at 7:15am, leave around 2:30pm, and never be treated like a criminal for doing so. I dont hate my job today, and that holds significance. I dont resent my employer today, because I am getting about what I should. I dont expect to be treated like a certified teacher because I am not one, and I dont resent being treated like less than a Masters level certified counselor as I did on my last job, because in this case it doesnt apply. For years my Masters Degree and Certification served me well in the workplace, but in the present CSB work environment, my credentials only allowed a fraudulent agency to bill for services it did not provide, harass and bully me in the workplace and make unreasonable demands on my time. My requests for annual leave were ignored, and I was written up because an impossible workload could not be completed in spite of never taking a lunch hour or any breaks. I do not miss that demeaning experience at all. I could care less about my credentials if they do not protect me from employer abuse or provide me with workers rights. I am past the maturity level of giving a damn about big egos or the paper chase. This may sound simple and childish, but I am enjoying being treated nice for a change. Simply being given credit for doing something well, and being treated with respect speak volumes to me, and as simple and unproud as this may be, I will work for food. I just demand dignity and respect while doing so
Posted on: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 10:22:57 +0000
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