The store where I work is being renovated and we are expected to maintain "business as usual" during the project. Carpet layers glue and cut under our feet. Sign hangers work on ladders over our heads.
The store smells horrible from the fumes emitted by liquid cement, un-encapsulated epoxy and sawed metal. Our eyes and throats burn and we feel nauseated and dizzy.
We've alerted our Supervisors and I have written several notes to HR. Yesterday I asked if "Health & Safety" had given their blessing to the situation. Is it really safe for us to be there?
It's hard not to feel angry and resentful. There is no "relaxation" for our sales quotas or store goals. At night, I'm exhausted.
I feel robbed of time with my family. Last night I threw away another pair of gas permeable contacts.
Why are we, as a culture, so unwilling to take a break from "business as usual?"
Even in our relationships we sometimes choose to retreat in times of discord rather than "rock the boat." In my experience, further ugliness grows when what was needed was a "clearing of the air."
I'm all about clean air.
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