I Didn't Really Know What to Expect

When I moved to Green Bay, I didn't really know what to expect when I got here. Please note that I am not being racist or any other "ist" in this post. I'm just stating what I was told and experienced.

When I was packing to leave for GB, my mom told me that one of her friends told her that everyone here was red neck white dudes who drink beer and don't really like people of my skin color. Nevertheless, I came anyway. As it turns out the area is quite diverse, except at the station where I worked. That's right. WORKED.

Last Monday they decided to let me go. They said it was because that I wasn't learning their switcher fast enough. This is the same switcher that will be gone in a month anyway because they brought me in to teach em the new system. I really think that they were worried about having a less than perfect ratings period (started on Wednesday) which really wouldn't have happened. They would have been fine as opposed to their February ratings which will suck because these old bastards don't know how to use this new system.

Funny, I left a job and an area i was unhappy at to go to a place i relatively enjoyed, only to get fired. Oh well, shit happens and karma's a bitch. So I will be off home to Tacoma tomorrow. When i said i missed it a few months ago, this isn't exactly what I meant. But it will be nice to be back.

Until Next time

-Hannah

Anger, Negativity, and a Tough Show

I am not really speaking about my negativity, although god knows I have plenty to rightfully be upset about. My mom always told me I was too negative, but my coworkers make my negativity look positively pleasant. They bitch and complain about not wanting to be here or that their job is boring. Too much down time, etc. I have news for them, they got it great. These are the guys that have been here for 20 plus years, make plenty of money and have what seem like happy families. They also get 4 weeks paid vacation each year! Too much down time? You get paid to sit on your ass for 2 of your 8 hours. Who wouldn't enjoy that. If you're bored, get a smartphone or... WATCH TV! after all we do work in television. I'm sorry if I can't feel sorry for you, but for god's sake, YOU'RE EMPLOYED AND YOU MAKE GOOD MONEY! 9.1% of americans would love to be in your shoes. I had to buy a car and so the money I was gonna save for transition now has to go to that! At least you have the right brain-body combination.

On to the show. This morning came the usual negativity, an in addition, the dumb ass camera folks were acting like they were drunk. The first part of the show looked like crap. But it's over now. Just gotta chalk it up to a loss.

On a high note though, I did get a tv yesterday finally, so I won't be as bored as I was. I'm gonna try and start working out with the wii now and make a better effort to eat better. Gotta look good if I ever expect to pass.

I am reminded of a Calvin and Hobbes cartoon that I read a while back. Calvin is negative and in a bad mood and spreads it to a girl. Then he says nothing helps a bad mood like spreading it around. I have never really done that, at least not deliberately, and I can say for certain, that it sucks to be on the other side.

I know this is long, but I needed to vent.

Hannah


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A long overdue update.

I want to apologize for not updating this for so long. I have been busy and tired. First things first. I really hated my job in California so I found other employment in green bay. Things are better here. The people are nicer. The work is more chill, etc. Back on the morning shift which kinda stinks but it's work right.

I have started looking for a therapist in green bay but as you can imagine, I don't have a lot of options. Anyway, that's all for now.

-Hannah


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Location:Green Bay, WI