AMAZON

I'm exhausted. Who knew packing boxes would be so hard on the body? I honestly didn't think it would be. I was wrong. lol.

Today is my 2nd day off after working 40 hours in 4 days. When I left Logans I was working about 30 hours a week. It goes without saying that this has been an adjustment. Actually, I have to say that working at Amazon isn't a dream :/

.... maybe a bad dream.

It's not a difficult job as far as brain power goes, and that's obvious when you look at some of the people that work there. Infact, people haven't been that welcoming. By the 2nd night I was expected to pretty much be able to stand on my own two feet (which for the most part I was able to) but when I did have a question a smile wasn't that forth coming. Maybe I'm just being a pansy, but I like being social and running my mouth. At Amazon I have my little work space, it's loud, and people are tired, and nobody talks to me. The new hires don't really talk to anyone, myself included, the few times I've tried to make jokes they don't laugh. I'm telling myself they just don't have a fab sense of humor like I do :) The only thing people seem to think is funny is that my last name is Pack (still haven't changed it through ss *long story*) and I'm in PACKing. After hearing that joke a few times I'm over it.

Working 3rd shift has also been an adjust for the entire house hold. I feel guilty for not being at home, even though I am working for them. This past weekend I slept all day only to have a couple of groggy hours with the kids before I had to leave and do it all over again :( Plus, Chris is having to do pretty much all the house work, home work, baths, laundry, etc.... Also, not sleeping with Chris has been hard :( Besides the sunlight streaming through the bedroom window not hearing his snore (lol) makes it difficult to sleep peacefully.

The upside: I'm already meeting the required rate that I'm not expected to reach until the 4th week. The last night I worked I was at 144% (they didn't know they hired a bada**). So, they aren't breathing down my neck atleast. Plus, I'll be glad for payday. I took the job for the money and b/c I knew that OT was going to be worth it :) I'm not quiting.

1) I'm not a quitter.
2) I have responsibilities.

So, I'm toughing it out. Hopefully, my body will start adjusting to the night shift and the soreness will go away. We are on 50 hours this coming week and possibly 60. I've never worked so much in my life. I used to think that to be a well-rounded person you should have atleast one job in the service industry (like serving). I still hold true to that belief, but now I'm adding working in a warehouse. lol. Also, even though I just started working in a warehouse I can already say 100% that I love and appreciate my husband even more than I did before. I had no idea how hard he worked and how exhausted he must be until I started at Amazon. He comes home from working OT and still manages to help ME out. I feel like I'm good for nothing b/c when I get home it's hard to feed myself. lol. much less do housework.

Lastly, people are crazy. By this I mean people who order from Amazon. lol. To each their own , but I would never have thought I would pack so many dildos and male enhancement pills... WITH childrens books and toys.... I even packed an inflatable beer belly (hot ticket item this Christmas!). Powdered peanut butter *just add water and stir*. Shaved fish, freeze dried, from Japan. You name it. I think I've seen it.

Well, that's it for now. I'm going to soak up my last day off before heading back in. I'm already dreading it.