My new adventure into becoming a Walgreen's photo tech continues with lots of learning everyday. Yesterday I opened - that is I got both the film and paper processors turned on, tested and ready to roll. I also put a new roll of the print paper in the paper cannister, being very careful because one of my co-worker's did it last week, and a paper jam ensued. I also was asked to correct a problem with another cannister - that required a little assistance from one of the better trained techs, and even he had some trouble with it.
I have also learned that we are the department within the store that covers more of what needs to be done than any other! Photo also covers the coolers, the food shelves, the vitamin and pharmacy shelves, and the stationary and photo frame/album aisle. When it is time to deal with sale tags for a week or monthly sale - we have more tags to hang.
I learned yesterday that at the beginning of the month we pull expired food items from the shelves - I did that, and was complimented and told I had done too much because Frito-Lay is supposed to do their own.
I'm off n0w until I start to work the end of this week at the new store, helping to set up the store and get it ready to open.
So, what does this have to do with pastoral duties? Well, let me just say that I have done a bit of counseling with a co-worker working off some anger over past experiences that still bother her. I have listened to customers and tried to help them with difficulties, and have worked hard to counter prejudices that have come up in my presence - but gently. And I'm helping people!
What makes this better than being in a church? When I clock out, I'm done! I don't have people second guessing me all the time! No Board claims I just won't listen, while in fact they are not listening to me. I ask when I don't know, learn more about my position and continue to find ways to help! I'm looking forward to the new store and the development of our team.
So, the adventure and the learning continue apace! Peace!
