capitalism – Anne the Vegan

The Time When the Hypervigilant Security Guard Was the One Stealing

More tales from my life in retail I loved working in retail. I love to shop, so of course, I would love to help others find the perfect merchandise, too! But there was one aspect of working for a large department store that I didn’t enjoy. There are lessons that are meant to be learned,Continue reading “The Time When the Hypervigilant Security Guard Was the One Stealing”

Do we deserve vacation?

I’m currently pondering this question as I sit on the balcony of the condo where I’m vacationing in Myrtle Beach. I think Americans ask this question frequently. It’s a by-product of staunch meritocracy beliefs in our society, I think, to think that we must work, work, work with little play. It’s also seemingly the foundationContinue reading “Do we deserve vacation?”