I am a Shipping/Receiving Department

I am starting a new job but at the same workplace.

The benefits:

No more asking co-workers to dial my extension so I can ask to pee.

Less chance of being cornered and forced to listen to long tales of  "How My Ex Wife Screwed Me Over" from customers.

No more asking constantly, "May I have your phone number, zip code, and would you like to donate a dollar to 4 H or FFA?"

No more bothering about leaving the customer side of the store immaculate before going home.

A drawer in the file cabinet all to myself.  My predecessor stored cookies in there.

When I am thirsty, I can easily get myself some water.

I will get to be outside more.

I will see my husband for more than one hour a day due to my schedule changing to mornings.

No more working weekends.

My co-workers are all genuinely happy for me (except, perhaps, the team lead who is worried about who is filling my shoes with him at store close. Yes, it does matter who is on deck.) and I am not a sneaking bitch like my predecessor so I shall get plenty of help if I but ask.

I am happy to have been given the opportunity.  I needed change, even with the stress it brings. A challenge is always welcome.

Today of is my last day of exclusive sales and customer service. I will still do it, but on a much lesser degree.

A raise.

The downside:

Traffic. It will be heavier than I am used to.

Getting the forklift stuck in snow.

The new store manager starts Feb. 25 and will be working at 7 am with me. I haven't met him before.

I only get three days training before my first day, a truck day.

Still lots of heavy lifting. I'll stay strong, anyway.

Talking to truck drivers who barely seem to speak English and aren't allowed to unload the trucks so they stare at you while you do it.

I will still smell of tires.

Miles of paperwork.