@EmilyPearl9802 Said
So...I walked out of a job a couple days ago...
Dogs are my passion. I've been wanting to be a professional groomer for roughly 7 years now. I used to groom in my garage. That's how I learned all the stuff I already know. Anyway, I moved to a new city almost 2 months ago, and got a job 2 weeks ago at a "large pet retail chain" as a dog bather. I was so excited in the beginning. Did my online training, passed with flying colors, etc. It wasn't until the 2nd day of actually being in the salon that I freaked out and left.
I mainly blame my anxiety, but I have enough job experience that I know when it just isn't gonna work out. No one would help me. No one would put me to work. I would literally stand there doing nothing until a stylist asked me to bathe a dog.
What actually cut it was this: I was trimming a dog's nails, and when he was done, one of the other girls was like, "Ok, go ahead and page the owner", who was waiting in the store. I did, and not even a minute later, a lady walks in, and I assumed it was her dog! So, I open the little door thing and bring the dog to her. She just kinda stands there. I say, "He's really sweet!". She says nothing. Then the salon manager barks at me(no pun intended) to not take the dogs out until the pet parent gets there!! I look at the lady and say, "You're not....?" She just shakes her head(with a rude expression, mind you). At this point, it's taking everything I have not to cry. I bring the dog back and just stand there with him for what felt like forever. The lady finally shows up, I hand the dog off to her, and literally just leave. Grabbed my jacket, said nothing, and left.
It didn't occur to me until like, the next day, that I'm gonna have a week's worth paycheck there on Friday. It's going to be unbelievably awkward to go in there and get it, but....I don't have much of a choice, right?? I mean, they might mail it, but am I willing to risk that?
On another note, I still want to be a groomer, but I'm going to go into the pet business for myself. Have my own grooming/boarding/sitting business.
It was a strange decision, but I believe it was for the best. I could tell no one there liked me(for whatever reason...), and I've learned co-workers make or break your happiness at a job.
Hey, it's your pay that you earned. Yes it will be a bit awkward simply bec ause they will try to play like you walked and left t5hem hanging . When you get there remember the ' barking' salon manager pun intended . if anyone says or hints anything just grin at the barker take your check at turn your back . It's their loss , not yours .