I love my real estate career. But a few times per year I accept a phone call from the manager at my previous job working at a women's boutique. Every summer when I would come home from college, I worked at this shop and everyone was so wonderful to me, so when the owner of the shop asks me to work Black Friday weekend and around Christmas, I usually jump at the chance to come out of retail retirement for a few weekends. This year I have been so busy with real estate (fortunately), I have only been able to say yes to a few days. It is so much fun, even though I am busy with my real 'job' I love spending time with old co-workers, seeing people I know who are shopping (I catch lots of my friends/acquaintances doing some last minute shopping!), and it gives me an excuse to go shopping myself...since I'm right there. I spend more money than I make but I love the holiday spirit. Yes, there are a few grinches who are annoyed at having to stand in line for ten minutes but for the most part, everyone is in a good mood, spending money, listening to Christmas music and spending time with their shopping buddies.
So for all of you last-minute shoppers, I will be right there with you today and tomorrow finishing up my gift list.
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