I worked at Elizabeth Street today. I was so stressed about it because I've heard that it can get really busy. And being my first time there, I wasn't prepared to have a mad rush of people asking all these questions or finding empty boxes that I didn't have a clue of where they were. And on top of that, I was stressed because it's a lot more formal than where I usually work. Therefore I had to find a nice formal black outfit to wear so i looked 'professional'. I had nothing in my cupboard. So I quickly just put on black pants, a shirt and a black vest over it. It looked alright. Semi-professional.

So anyways, I got to the station to catch the train but I was early. Good, I thought, coz then I could take my time and not hurry and be all flustered by the time I got there. But then I didn't prepare myself for getting my location of the place wrong and was only 15 mins early instead of 30mins early. lolz. But I found it in the end which was all that mattered.

I was also stressed because I didn't know the people. I wasn't sure of whether they were going to be really strict (being a more formal store and all) by bossing me around and wanting me to clean all their windows and glass because I was just a once off shift. But fortunately for me, they were the exact opposite. They were super nice! I couldn't believe how nice they were. I got along really with the two people that were working there today. They were both really friendly people to talk to. Once I was comfortable, which wasn't long after I stepped into the store, I became stress free.

Another bonus was that it wasn't busy. It was actually quite dead. So I didn't have to deal with angry, demanding customers who would think everything is your fault just because we don't stock what they want. Most of the customers were overseas students. Most of them couldn't speak English and was really hard to communicate what the products were all about. Half the time I couldn't really understand them but somehow they understood what I was saying. Well at least i think so!

So my day was good. Stressed for nothing - story of my life. haha. But yeah, I would mind working there again. Its a great atmosphere, with great collegues and great customers. Though I still prefer my usual store. hehe. Nothing is better than that! :P

my thoughts @ 10:21 PM

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