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I never got the alternative job on campus, so I’m still stuck at my e-commerce job, and I am more dissatisfied than ever. The pay isn’t enough, the bosses decide not to come in without informing me, the intern, and they have me performing tasks that I feel I should have no hand in. Why do I have to be the one to deal with your crappy web host that has configured their server in such a way that you can’t utilize all the features of an application you pay them to use? Why does my job description say one thing and you have me editing your business card and your company calendar?

I feel like I’m being exploited, and I can’t stand for it much longer. I am generally a very tolerant individual, but no other entry on my resume has caused me as much emotional and mental fatigue. Maybe it’s the transition from the corporate internship I had last summer to this rinky-dink small business here now that I am having the most difficulty adjusting to. I am so ready to quit, but I’m really worried about doing it in a professional manner that won’t leave these people in too much of a squabble to have me replaced. Then again they haven’t shown me much professionalism, so why should I owe it to them?

What should I do? Should I throw niceties out the door for the sake of my own happiness and move on? It’s not like I had any intention of asking them for a reference, so it’s not likely that I’d risk damage to my networking capabilities in the Philly area by quitting. I don’t recall any contracts binding me to this opportunity, so I should be free to leave at any time. It’s just decent to give people notice. I’ve got a lot of thinking to do…

Summer’s finally here! It’s getting warmer everyday (for better or worse) and the sun lasts well past seven. I’m not outside much, but when I am, it’s nice to be able to take in the rays. It’s unfortunate that I have to be in business attire at these intervals, but hey, at least I’ve got a job.

It’s a little business in Philly and I’m helping them establish an e-commerce website. I didn’t really have a lot of experience with this particular aspect of web development before, so it’s a great experience in that regard, but the atmosphere doesn’t sit well with me.

My neighbor near my desk is nice, and more than willing to talk to me, but he’s kind of old. I guess that’s to be expected since the business has been in existence since 1922, but I couldn’t deny the creeps I felt when I first started working there. Even nice older people make me uneasy.

Still, I’m not completely satisfied, and with another opportunity looming, I might have to ditch this place. I feel kind of bad though, because it’s not really professional to commit to one thing and go in search of an alternative without telling them. If I get this other job though, I’m probably going to forget to care.

Not only would the other job pay me more, but it’s also closer to campus, so I don’t have to worry about paying for transportation … except for the fact that Bryn Mawr still has me on a leash. I did agree to work there this summer, so I’m not upset about that, but SEPTA is just so damn expensive. Gas prices might be worse though.

So in the job department, everything is peachy keen. It’s creativity that I need to take a step towards! I have a lot of ideas, to the point where its been keeping me up at night. I’m just having some trouble putting it all into action. I’m hesitant, as usual. In any case, I have no choice but to keep on moving. Ciao for now!