Joshes and Joshettes, in three days from writing this post, I will be returning to the workforce. The last time I worked at a job was January 25th of 2019, so nearly a year ago. Instead of returning to the same workplace I am starting a job in an entirely different field. I recently turned thirty and now I'm starting a new job in a new decade, this is basically a new chapter in my life.

In my old job, I was part of the management team for a rental company but now I am working as a regular retention representative in a cable company. I have never worked in retention nor have I worked in cable so it's a new experience. My friends who work in the cable company tell me I will be a great fit for the role but only time will tell. In this new job, I am losing three dollars an hour (which is 6k a year) but I will now receive commission. According to GlassDoor.com, the average compensation for the position is a little over fifty thousand (salary plus commission) which is more than my last position. Another positive about this new position is the ability to move up in the company. The only thing about this new job is the commute instead of a fifteen-minute walk, I have to take three trains and walk a mile (it's about an hour and a half in total). I also have to speak Spanish more often, my Spanish isn't the greatest but I just have to brush up on some words.

Like with any new venture I am a bit nervous, If I am unable to make my quota for three months in a row I lose my job. I've never worked solely over the phone, or in cable. Basically, the normal jitters, which is why I'm writing this post, to get everything out in the open. Like always, I took a break from posting on both of my sites and the good thing about having a long commute is it allows me to be productive. Back when I was commuting to Westchester (almost three hours each way) I was posting and reading more. I've been in a rut recently and this new job will force me to leave my house and interact with people (customers and co-workers). When I'm in a rut I usually cut myself off from the outside world and just waste my days away by laying in bed listening to music or watching tv. I know this is unproductive but there are times where you want to be productive but your mind won't let you and that's what I call a rut. That's why I always say the hardest part is showing up because I literally have lists of topics to write or talk about but I can't find the strength to follow through on them.

I know no one wants to hear what I saying but this is a real thing. I'm done with physical therapy but I still suffer from neck and shoulder pain. The money I receive from worker's compensation is a joke (three hundred every two weeks) and bills just keep coming in. I've honestly been soo stressed out that I've started developing a bald spot on the back of my head. Which is why I'm glad that so far the new decade has started off great, I have a new job, I'll be receiving a settlement check (which will hopefully recuperate the money I've spent) and my credit score is finally good. I've been talked into trying standup again so that should help me vent out my frustrations. I'm going to do a post in the upcoming days laying out some milestones I want to hit and we will take this There's no telling what the world will bring me this year but it can't be as bad as last year.