I wish I didn’t care about what others thought of me so much either. I’ve always had this problem since I was 10. I thought that I would’ve gotten past that in college or at least not care as much now. But I do know that if I don’t do something, I’m going to be stuck in the same place and working this dead-end job. Especially now since I’ve gotten my schedule. I worked last night, and I don’t have an off day until next Friday! At least in 2 weeks I’ll be on a plane headed to Vegas :). But I don’t only want to be excited about life when I’m getting ready for a vacation. It’s not that I don’t think I can control my life, it’s just that I fear making the wrong decision. I mean, I’m 26 with no kids, not married, and I don’t have any major responsibilities. One part of me is saying “you’re young! Take life by the horns and go for it!” but then, there’s another side saying “well maybe you should just take an easier more sensible route” and I don’t want to go through life saying “I wish I had done etc.”. XenopusTex, Sears is struggling. Do you mean try to move up in Sears or find a better job. It’ll probably take years for me to move up and get a better position. And the only position that seems a little better is Manager or Assistant Manager, but I don’t want that kind of stress either. I know that no job is perfect. But I just want a job/career where I’m content and don’t dread going to work every day.