Worklife: Job vs Career

Throughout my short working life [about 2-3 years] I've found out a lot about myself. One, that I am the type of worker that knows what needs to be done [learned over time through experience], that I have a strong work ethic because I actually give a crap [even if I hate the job because I feel that the customer comes first and that the company depends on the customers to survive], and that if I see one of my co-workers doing the job wrong, I either tell them how to do it correctly and/or do it myself. Because of this, and other variables, I believe I have the capability to potentially be a well-rounded individual as a worker.

However, if you work in the work environment I do [and I am not going to disclose that information], you would begin to think there is extreme favoritism and unfairness there. I'm not trying to sound like a whining [excuse my language] bitch, but it's true.

Fine, the managers and the employees talk to the workers as if they're best friends. Fine, they talk in a different language [and think it's some "secret code" when anyone that can speak that language could interpret what they're saying]. Fine, they get longer breaks then us "non-in crowd" people, but come on' THIS IS NOT HIGH SCHOOL.

Why do I say that my work environment feels like high school? Well, it's for many different reasons. It feels as though there is the favoritism, which I mentioned above. I feel there is an unfairness in the work environment [such as some people can take longer breaks then others, and those who are not in the "in crowd" get penalized for taking the longer breaks their peers are taking rather then the peers themselves]. Sometimes you get made fun of. I understand if it's just playing around but honestly, people need to grow up and act their age sometimes. I don't understand why they continuously mention a topic that happened weeks ago and still find it funny. Isn't that kind of harassment? Possibly no, I'm not really sure. But I just think it's a load of bull shit and they should just get over it.

Rant:
Another thing, I hate coming to this job. Mostly due to the favoritism but also due to the policies and how the higher authority treats us "little people." Dude, you're new and you're bossing me around? I'm at the same work level as you, possibly earn more money then you, and you're telling me what to do? You do not know anything about the company and you expect me to listen to you due to your know-it-all and cocky personality? Fuck out of here. I talk back. I'm not a passive nor aggressive person, I'm an assertive person. I stand up for what I think is right. Do not mistreat me and my rights as a person or employee of the company or there will be a problem. I will associate myself to the higher authority above you and your job will be at risk. Continue to do your job, do not expect me to pick up your slack, and everything will be fine. -breathes- And that's how I feel towards some associates that work with me -twitch-

-Clears throat- The point is to show that this is just a job. Sure, there could be a few friendships made and possible Facebook friends added, but that is all. And of course they're going to be the daily things that will piss you off, but you have to understand at the end of the day, it's just a job so you need to brush it off your shoulder and move on. You do not need to further yourself in the company unless you feel you need to, otherwise, do your job and everyone can just act regular.

Since I currently still work a job instead of a career, I am half-expecting things for a career. I believe that a career should be fun. It should be something that you want to do and excited to do. It should be something that you want to get up for in the morning besides your family. It should be something that you actually give a crap about and want to further yourself in and want to make the best of that situation, regardless of the pay. It should be more about the experience in the field itself rather then the money.

That's what I believe a career should be versus the hell hole that most people in America suffer that has a job. Maybe we should all work together as a country and further fund specialized schools so people can get careers instead of jobs because being happy is all that matters in life, right?