Go Backs For Days

I've been working at the new retail job for 2 weeks now. I vacuum floors, straighten clothes, maintain the fitting room, and do racks and racks of go-backs for hours. It's bringing me back to the good 'ole Hollister days. But back then (6 years ago!) I was a senior in high school. I'm currently a college graduate. It's humbling. But I really need this experience. And, really, I'm finding ways to enjoy it. When I'm stuck in the fitting room, I give advice to customers concerning what looks good, what doesn't, and what can and should be paired with what. You would think most of the stuff I give advice on would be common sense, but you'd be surprised ("Since the top is oversized and volumnous, you really need to keep the bottoms small and simple. Think tights, leggings, or skinny jeans." ..."But what about these wide legs pants?"... "Uh uh, sweetie.") Pretending to be everyone's personal stylist, and not merely the guardian of the fitting room, makes the time go by more quickly. And it even adds a little fun. Fitting room duty fun? Who would have thought?

This Is Where It Begins

Two weeks ago I moved from Indiana, where I was born, raised, and graduated from Indiana University. I moved to Nashville, TN for nothing more than change of scenery and faces. And a tinge of excitement for the music scene, night life, and the promise of opportunity. I quickly figured out that graduating college did not mean instant salary and middle-of-the-ladder job. I am starting at the same level a current high school student is easily able to attain -- a sales associate at a popular retail chain. I start on Tuesday. See you then.

I graduated from Indiana University with an Apparel Merchandising Major, Business Minor. But, here I am, starting as a lowly sales associate at $8/hour. This is my testament to see if college was worth it. Will I rise solely on my own? Or will my education help me along the way? This is documentation to my rise to the top. Where's the top? Well, I'm not yet Retail Queen, but I aspire to be.