Why don’t I have a job that is a job?

Job : n. work for pay; the type of work one does; a task or duty; something worked on or at

Why don’t I have a job that is a job? I ask myself this question all the time. In my life I have had a lot of different jobs or at least I thought that they were jobs. I am told from time to time that my job is lesser then those of other people.

I have worked at grocery stores, at shoe stores, in malls, at skate parks, building decks, painting fences, and I have always worked hard. I have done my best to provide for my family and myself. I always take a lot of pride in what I do no matter how big or small the task.

I never wanted to be an astronaut or doctor or dentist or  accountant. It might sound super gay but I just always wanted to be happy. Wow that is cheesy but the truth. I have never been that into cash or awesome things mostly just shoes and skateboards which are pretty cheap.

Now you might be asking yourself what the heck am I talking about?? I have a job. I work at a store at the mall that sells guys and gals clothing. I have a cool staff, I generally have a good time, I don’t work too hard or get paid too little. I actually enjoy my job at the mall. What I don’t understand is where people get off telling me that ain’t a decent job? Is it cause I work in the mall? Is it cause I don’t have a degree? Is it cause I don’t make 60 k a year? Is it cause I don’t wear a suit or a tie? I sell ties!

This is my freak out. I am so sick of being looked at funny just cause I work in the MALL! Seriously I have a car, an apartment, satellite cable, a skateboard, VHS Clue Game, tons of Nerf Guns, and a ton of sweet tattoos. I have a rad little family with 3 happy little girls who somehow get everything they want even when I don’t want them to have it. For God’s sake I have 7 bowling bags, and 8 bowling balls! I only have 2 hands! I am like a millionaire if bowling balls were money.

In the end I put my 40ish hours, I pay my taxes and my rent! Hell I have health insurance and 401k! I just don’t get it. I wish that I could get the same respect that I give. I don’t care if you cut grass, tattoo, dig ditches, strip, wait tables, run a major corporation, or work at the mall in the food court ( which is the lowest of all mall jobs). If you live your life and are happy with it then you are blessed.

So I just want to say give the guys and gals in the mall a break we have REAL jobs! We work hard, we clock in and out, and we sell you the fun stuff you enjoy! The world needs ditch diggers and mall employees you couldn’t live without us.

My God have mercy on your soul!