The Benefits of Dumb Summer Jobs

When I catch myself begining to hate my job all I have to do is think of the benefits and then I'm okay for a few days. For example, when my manager hovers over my shoulder waiting for me to make any type of mistake I say to myself "Hey, I get paid for this!" and then whatever criticism I get blows right over me becuae I know that that just cost them 15 cents.
However, money is not always good enough to keep me happy, so on those rough days when not even money helps, I look at the other pro's of my job. For example, if it wasn't for "Sasquatch Shadows" (company name has been changed for protection) then I would never know that I hate retail, would never want to own my own business, and absolutely despise barberry bushes. I also would have never discovered that the best way to help an angry customer is to say "Im sorry I can't give you cash back, but I can give you a hug!" The power of a simple hug would have never been discovered if I never got the chance to embrace those angry consumers. Yes, these are the benefits. these are the nuggets of truth that cuase to me to sit for hours and wonder and say to myself "wow.................."