Yesterday was my last day at my first job. I started at Domino's my junior year of high school and had been working there for three years. On Monday I leave on a new adventure so it was time to hang up my apron and take off my hat for the last time. Almost like a majestic uprising as I walked out the door for the last time as an employee (thanks, Gladiator soundtrack for the dramatic wording).
When I first started working at Domino's, I had no idea the friendships I would make or the impact it would have on me. You don't just work with basically the same crew for three years (plus or minus a few through the years) and not have some sort of connection. As I was laying in bed last night, I came up with a list of 5 of the life lessons I have learned from working there over the last few years.
In no particular order, here they are:
1) People have stories.
Although they may seem like the most obnoxious person, there is somewhere deeper inside. There is a story that somehow got them to be as they are today. By learning this, it helps to look beyond the initial annoyance and see someone's heart rather than just their act, resulting in giving more grace and having more patience.
2) Stick to it- don't give up just because something is hard.
This was something that I was taught specifically by my Dad when I was in 4th grade, I started band and hated it because it was hard but my dad wouldn't let me quit. So I went into my first job with the same mentality. I didn't like it at first my coworkers were ridiculous, drove me insane and I almost quit; I am so glad I didn't. Because I stuck to it, I got to have a group of people I never expected to connect with.
3) You can learn something from anyone.
Even if it is just an anecdote from someone's past, listen when people are talking because you never know what little morsel of knowledge you can glean from them.
4) Respect goes a long way.
When you treat someone with respect, they are far more likely to respect you, which can be beneficial in both professional and personal relationships. If this is hard for you, start with the little things, "excuse me," "Thank you," "Please." These are HUGE when it comes to respect and a good place to start!
5)People come and go- but that doesn't mean they can't have a lasting impact on your life.
Getting to work with the crazy group of people I did for 3 years was such a blessing and I am thankful for the lessons they've taught me, whether they knew it or not!
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