Hey love, youll never guess what went down at the shop down the road from my flat. So, you know how I was juggling uni and a parttime gig at the local supermarket in Luton? I was 19, trying to save a bit of money think a few hundred quid a month so I took on extra shifts. My parents were proper proud, saying I was pulling double duty, studying and earning, so I could finally splurge on a new laptop or even book a short break to the coast. Mark, the lad Id met there, thought my job was a solid start, even though he was still living off his mums allowance.
We started hanging out, slowly getting closer. Hed bring me a bunch of daisies now and then, Id treat him to a packet of chocolates, and on quiet evenings wed linger behind the tills, chatting while the shop was empty. It felt nice, like our own little world.
But that bliss lasted only about two weeks. One evening, Marks mum, Mrs. Thompson, popped in during the night shift. She didnt notice Mark giving me a cheeky wink or the grin we shared. When she got to the checkout, the machine jammed and a regular customer started moaning. She went on about how shed shopped there a million times and was stuck with me, implying I was up to no good, then called me a fraud, accusing me of trying to shortchange her on purpose.
She turned to Mark and said, See, love? Thats why you need to study hard, so you never end up standing here blaming the till for being stuck! I was mortified not just because she was my boyfriends mother, but also because there was a line of shoppers behind us, some Id seen before and probably would be whispering about me later.
Mark begged me to forgive his mum, saying shed just had a bad day, but I couldnt. I walked out, handed in my notice, and left the job. Luckily, I landed a gig abroad lower pay, longer hours, but at least Im not dealing with people like Mrs. Thompson any more.
Honestly, every job has its place, especially when youre a student with limited options. Its nice when parents are confident in their kids, but that doesnt mean life wont hand you a tilloperator role even with a degree. Anyway, thats my little drama. Hope youre doing alright! Talk soon.
