As most of you know, I work my tail off about 5 times a week for Michigan State University Department of Concessions. Its hard work and its minimum wage but for whatever reason I can't seem to bring myself to quit and get a new job. I even found a better job this summer and still ended up working for Concessions.
We're going to start this story about a year ago, back when I was first accepted into Michigan State University. My first thought was "it's time to find employment." So I filled out application for a ton of places on campus and emailed them all out. And then I waited.
The first department to give me a callback was Concessions, so I jumped on it. I did my phone interview in the middle of class and scheduled my in-person interview for the day before my AOP (Academic Orientation Program). I was super excited to finally have a legitimate legal job.
I did my in-person interview and the bosses loved me. I was hired on the spot, even though I wouldn't be able to work for two months after I was hired. I moved into the dorms a week before school started so I could begin to work. I filled out my paperwork the day after moving in and met one of my best friends, Katie Kennedy, who was filling out her paperwork that day too.
The next day was rough to say the least. I was thrown into the back of a huge truck with windows only in the front. I was taken to the Agriculture Pavilion. Now, this was back when Farm Lane was closed down for construction, so it took way longer than normal to get there. I had no idea where I was and I was scared out my mind.
I walk in the Pavilion and my nostrils are instantly assailed with the glorious scent of horse manure. My supervisor for the day showed me & the other two people working with me how to scrub refrigerators, wipe down counters, clean shelves, sweep, mop, and generally sanitize the stand. It was gross.
After that I swore up and down I was going to quit. But here I am a year later, still working for freaking Concessions. I've seen tons of my friends fired, I've seen events that were total messes. I've even seen two nonprofit groups get fired. Its madness, but... I love my job.
That's all for this blog, folks. Next time, I'll talk about more adventures int he life of a concessionaire.
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