Serving

My parents think that serving is one of the lowest jobs you can have if you are over 18 or out of college. Frankly, I'm happy I have a job at all right now. But I was talking to my mom today (something I try to avoid unless I have specific news...or a job) and I told her how stoked I was that I finally have a job. I then told her about the interview I set up with AppleOne, an employment agency, in Glendale tomorrow and I was just getting into the details of my plans about how I hope I can get a decent part time job or a good paying full timer and how I can serve to make some extra cash and before I can even finish what I'm saying she says, "Oh, just take the full time job. Forget about serving or whatever."

Just p.s., almost every person in my family has served at least once and many of them make their living doing that while pursuing their wider aspirations. Even through all that, though, my parents still look down upon the job. I find this offensive for my siblings who work REALLY hard doing what they do to support themselves. Serving is difficult, possibly one of the most difficult jobs I've ever had and I haven't even really started yet--I'm still learning the ropes and busing and things like that.

All in all, I DO think I would enjoy an office-type job long term more than I would serving, but this job is an excellent experience and I think I can make some great cash. The end, mom and dad. Success is in the eye of the beholder, take it or leave it.