06.28.05
7:30 p.m.
The work environment as Service
I have finally updated the profile on collarme.com. The original profile was not reaping the necessary responses if Master's household is to grow in the next year or two. I'm hoping that the change might bring about someone who is willing to serve this household and be a part of a triad.
Work has slowed down, and my hours are being cut drastically. I'm looking for work through the temp agency and the stagehand company. I've got a gig on the 4th of July, at night...I haven't done any work in that area since New Years. (no, I have such luxury as Holidays!).
I filed for, and can receive unemployment benefits. As long as I don't make over the amount they awarded me weekly. It's still not enough to contribute significantly to the household. I am searching for other job opportunities. There are some out there, and one that I might have missed already. I called the gentleman back today, and hopefully we can connect tomorrow sometime. It is a weekday job, no weekends or holidays! However, start time is 5:30 a.m. YIKES!!! But if I'm making more money, and working full-time, that could be to our benefit. When Chef hired me, I was told that I could get at least 30 hours a week during the summer. That's turned into 14 hours per week. Not helpful at all.
We'll see how it goes. There are other opportunities out there, but none of them are as close as I'd like a job to be. As we move through summer, and get back into season, other jobs, closer jobs could open up. I know I'm worth more then what I am making right now, yet I like the chef I work for, and the environment I am in; minus the 22 year old who has a severe attitude problem towards me. I wish I knew what was up with the way he is treating me right now. I hope it passes soon. However, it is the reason I feel pushed to find another job. No work environment is perfect, and I have discovered that there is usually hostility towards me from one or two people. At least in this kitchen I have allies. And most people understand that the "kid" has issues beyond the way he treats me. Still, there is no reason that I should have to put up with hostility or flat out rudeness.
I don't want to be in a hostile work environment, or around people who don't like me. I'd rather be able to communicate with my co-workers in at least a civil and professional way. Even Chef says "please" and "thank you." You would think I could get that kind of civility out of this kid...but no...
*Sigh* the joys of the work a day world.
Service to Master includes working, and includes my being professional, and the best that I can be on the job. Service to Master dictates that no matter how hostile someone is to me, I control myself, and act appropriately. No getting in fights, or arguments, and jeopardizing my position. Service to Master means getting up and going to that job no matter how hard it feels some days, and making sure that I perform with quality attitude.
Some slaves might not consider this "service". Most people think of sexual service when they think of the M/s dynamic. Service to the Master who owns me extends well beyond the bedroom, and into the community and work environments. She has consistently guided me through the morass of job stress and behaviors of other people. It has been helpful in changing my attitude towards co-workers and bosses.
And even though some duties are being neglected, and some tasks not accomplished, I can state that I am upholding Service in this one area. I keep a smile on my face; make the food, and leave, without the situation being MY problem. And without bringing it home where it is knocked about until it is a broken ball in the corner.
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