02-09-05 - 10:06 p.m.
compelling event for today;
in the interest of finances, i applied for an opening within the store; DEPARTMART MANAGER OF ACCESSORIES. accessories, for those of you who don't know, involve purses and hats and scarves and backpacks. probably socks too, but i don't care, i just need MONEY, and purses are just slightly more interesting to me than say...pledge and paper towels. so i applied, lowly me, cashier of the month for last august, when hundreds of other people within the store, like CINDY in tire, lube express, are far more qualified and deserving.
so i'm called into the office for an official interview by juanita, an assistant manager, who recently told me, when informed of my financial straits,
"that's the problem with walmart; we can't keep good people like you. bank of america is hiring; i'll give you a good reference."
today, i was primed and ready for this interview; bright and cheery and full of the ole walmart spirit.
"why do you want this position?" juanita asks.
i beam. "i really like it here, so i want to improve my skills and learn something new. i want to be of value when the supercenter opens. and i really need to make more money."
juanita looks at me with what i think is genuine compassion.
"have you thought about getting a second job?" she asks.