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Thank you for My First Job

Ending your first job and starting a new job is never easier!

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Thank you for My First Job
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Today, I did the most difficult thing I could of done in my life right now. I thought moving out of my mom's house was number one in the top 5 of most stressful things I have done. Yet today I was faced with a situation that almost left me either puking or passing out.

I put in my two weeks notice to my first job.

I focused on school more when I was in highschool. I had planned to go straight into college the fall after I graduated too. I tried to get a part time job, but no one wanted to hire someone who didn't have any experience. How could I possibly get experience when I couldn't find a job?

I was hired on in February of 2015 by Dollar General. And it has been a wonderful year and a half. I have learned so much. I couldn't of asked for a better first job. I love my boss, coworkers and my customers. At the beginning, I would cry every time I did something wrong.

I learned how to work the cash register, stock shelves and more importantly, I found a confidence in myself that I never knew I had. I may not be confident everyday, but the second I step into my store; I know that I am good at what I do and no one can say otherwise. I have worked with totes, rolltainers, and uboats. I worked two inventories with my store.

Within a year, I learned how to abort, void and price override all transactions. I am basically a keyholder without that title. A keyholder would be my next step if I didn't have to leave.

I put in my two weeks notice because I have to move for the second time this year. I am moving to a different area so it is difficult to have transportation back and forth. So I started looking for a new job, not necessarily Dollar General either. I applied to only three places and only heard back from one. I had an interview a week ago, then just yesterday I found out I got the job.

I am really excited about getting this job at Goodwill. It is more pay with full time hours and it comes with more benefits that is advancing me in the world. I will admit, it is terrifying me that I will have to start over with Goodwill. But I will take everything that I learned from Dollar General and apply it to be the best that I can be wherever I go.

From Dollar General to Goodwill, there is a huge difference between the two companies. A good big difference. All I can say is that I will miss Dollar General, but I will keep in touch. Goodwill is only one of many doors opening for me.

Today was a tough day, but I got through it. Whether you are just starting your first job or starting the job that will be your career for the rest of your life, your not alone. And the change from one job to the other will get easier and you will find where you belong because I thought I would be at Dollar General for a long time. This change is for the better and I will always be thankful for the first job that started me off.

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