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I don't know whether to cry today or feel stupid. Monday I went in to apply for what I thought would be a warehouse gig. One of the best non-academic jobs I ever had was in a warehouse years ago. It was fun and paid decent. I filled out the app, spoke with the manager briefly who described he was looking for people to train to work their way up. Fine. Then he said I'd know by the end of the day if I would be back the next day (today) for a day of observation as a second part of the interview. That afternoon I got the call to go back in, and dressed in business attire (drab, great).
They didn't tell me I was being "trained" as a third-rate door-to-business door salesman. Don't get me wrong - I have nothing against good, honest sales work. But the products are, in my opinion, a bit shady, and the job even entails pestering people on the street. We just walked into businesses or to people on the street trying to sell them a load of crap. I spent a whole day out in the VERY HOT blazing sun, no sunscreen and no hat, and, on top of it, no pay (since it was part of the interviewing process). Not even lunch! It was humid, which meant my asthma acted up. You should see how red I am (any takers to put some lotion on me?). The people I was with were nice. Agressive salespeople, too, even trying to sell to some dudes having a quiet lunch together. Even if the door had a "No Solicitors" sign, they still went in. The base pay is lousy, as it the commission. I feel so lied to. Girls, I can't do that kind of work! That's not me! I can't pester people like that, especially if they tell me in advance not to do so. On the way home I cried thinking of how I once again made a stupid mistake. I can't give my wife anything right now, not even flowers. They are willing to take me on at the job, but I just can't do it. I don't trust them, or anything they try to sell. I've really sunk low. This time I was stupid.
Girls, thanks so much for all your kind words and messages. I'm waiting to hear on that academic interview I had last week. I should know in a few days. You've all been so good to me and have brought tears to my eyes from your support. I love you all.
