October 21, 2011
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Stress
My dad is a janitor, my mom is a “receptionist” at a factory, and I am a full time college student who only works twelve hours on the weekends. My family don’t really live life as freely as they’d like too, especially since money is so tight (and with this bathroom ordeal). I can feel the worries rise, the stress, and the tension. My parents just can’t seem to catch a break.
When they’re not fighting about financial problems, they’re fearing about their health, or fearing their jobs. My mother for example was told that they’re going to retire her in a year or two because it’s getting to that time. My mom fears everyday that they will turn that one or two years into a few months. My dad always worries about his health, taking constant pills to control his blood pressure, diabetes, and etc. Then on top of that, there’s me worrying about my personal life/problems and theirs. It’s always been this difficult for my family for as long as I can remember, and it’s getting to that point where I don’t know what to do.
On top of school, I’m trying to find a more suitable job. One that I don’t have to wake up at 4 am for, one that gives me more hours, and one that fits my schedule better. My search for a more suitable job isn’t really working out too well. My school schedule is awkward, so everywhere I apply just doesn’t want to hire me. What a drag. I’m also getting to that point in life where it’s about time for me to move out, to not only fly away from the nest, but to benefit my parents financially so they’ll have one less person to worry about.
I’m not really sure where my life is going. I just hope that whenever this major obstacle is over, something wonderful happens for my parents. They work so hard, and they deserve a break. Much more than anyone I know.
